Merry Christmas; Some Nice Sporting Events to Celebrate

After all of your presents are unwrapped, electronic devices set up and your work is done, you can finally relax and have fun. But how? Here are some good sporting events to watch today.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks
The Knicks had been powered by Amare Stoudamire's amazing performances of 9 straight 30+ point games, but since Amare's streak came to an end the Knicks have been 1-3. However, the last time these teams met Toney Douglas powered the Knicks to a 120-112 win.

Derrick Rose leads a powerful Chicago offense with an electrifying drive to the hoop and running jumper, while Carlos Boozer can light up a bench or a crowd with his rebounds and putbacks, as well as dunks. Rose is amazing with ball screens so he can put up a jumper, which he is 100% capable of making.

In the first quarter the two teams stayed pretty even, with New York on top 21-20 after 1, but after a few kick-outs and electrifying putbacks the Knicks led 38-29. But Chicago started executing passes down low, and they took the halftime lead. The Bulls grabbed a 63-57 lead in the third, but after a drive down low and 2 pull-up threes New York took a 70-67 lead. The game is tight entering the 4th quarter.

Tune in to ESPN right now to catch the final 12 minutes of this game.

Other exciting games
Boston vs Orlando
In a rematch of the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Dwight Howard and newly acquired Gilbert Arenas look to overtake the the Big Three plus one of Boston's. The game is at 11:30 AM on ABC.

Miami vs LA Lakers
The much anticipated match-up of D-Wade, LeBron and Chris Bosh against Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and co. is finally here. Bryant injured his pinkie against Philadelphia 8 days ago and Dwyane Wade injured his knee on Monday, but both will play. The game is today on ABC at 2:00 PM PT.

Dallas vs Arizona
America's Team travels to the Red Zone to take on the Arizona Cardinals and rookie QB John Skelton. Skelton led the Cardinals to a blowout win over the Denver Broncos, but they failed to best the 2-13 Carolina Panthers. A loss and Arizona is eliminated from playoff contention. With QB Jon Kitna at the helm, Dallas has finally found a passing game. The game is 4:30 PM PT on NFL Network.

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