I hate that I have become all too familiar with the word “massacre.” Last season it was the Mothers Day Massacre during the playoffs. This year it’s Xmas.
Last year made me believe this year would be different. The Lakes handed Boston their first loss in like 20 something games. This Xmas…to save me from tears…well they didn’t…and I just quoted Wham. Oy Vey.
After the Lakers lost badly Xmas of 06, I posted that I was no longer watching Xmas day Lakers games. I vowed to do something much more fun on the greatest day of the year. Although if it was really that great, more places would be open to eat. Anyway…here’s how the lakers fare on Xmas this decade:
| Year | Opponent | W/L | Score |
| 2000 | Portland Blazers | L | 104 – 109 |
| 2001 | Philadelphia Sixers | W | 88 – 82 |
| 2002 | Sacramento Kings | L | 99 – 105 |
| 2003 | Houston Rockets | L | 87 – 99 |
| 2004 | Miami Heat | L | 102 – 104 |
| 2005 | Miami Heat | L | 92 – 97 |
| 2006 | Miami Heat | L | 85 – 101 |
| 2007 | Phoenix Suns | W | 122 – 115 |
| 2008 | Boston Celtics | W | 92 – 83 |
| 2009 | Cleveland Cavs | L | 102 – 87 |
The Lakers are 3 – 7 on Xmas day games in the last 10 years. With a 30% win rate, I really have to start finding much better shit to do on Xmas. Next year is Hawaii…cause this is some foam finger throwing, bullllllsheeeeet!