Despite some shaky moments, the San Antonio Spurs took care of business on Christmas Day.
The team squandered a 20-point first-half lead but fought back to earn a 119-100 home win over the Chicago Bulls.
LaMarcus Aldridge was the star of the day with 33 points on 15-of-20 shooting from the field, plus nine rebounds. He did most of his damage right out of the gate with 20 points on 9-of-9 shooting in the first quarter.
Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News noted the change in aggressiveness:
Kawhi Leonard helped out as well with 25 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
The team simply couldn't miss from the field, making 56.5 percent from the field and 9-of-18 from three-point range.
Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN joked about the Spurs being underrated on a day where the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors stole headlines:
Dwyane Wade was the best player on the floor for the Bulls, totaling 24 points and six assists.
Roy Bragg of the San Antonio Express-News described the veteran's play:
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