The Los Angeles Lakers have had a bit of a roller coaster ride this season. They started out as one of the best teams in the entire league after a 10-4 start. JJ Redick was getting a lot of praise for how he was starting out his coaching career.

The NBA had a huge Christmas Day ratings boost, thanks in large part to the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers-Warriors matchup was the most-watched regular season game in five years. The primetime event averaged 7.76 million viewers, peaking at 8.32 million during its dramatic conclusion - a stunning 499% increase from last year's 5 p.