THE Christmas day games used to be a good barometer of where one team is headed — a small sample size overreaction. We almost did not have them this year if not for the earlier start to the season. With the situation of the Houston Rockets, we now understand the urgency to start the season in December. Based on his first two games, KD is back. I project the Nets at third in the East while the Warriors are likely to be involved in the play-in.

Source: Manila Times December 27, 2020 16:18 UTC