Now that the presents have been opened it’s time to settle in and set your lineup for the Christmas Day slate. The NBA uses Christmas to showcase it’s marquee players and teams, so even though it’s just a five-game slate there are still 12 players that check in with a salary of over $9,000. No matter how many players you punt on, it’s going to be nearly impossible to get more than two of them in your lineup. It’s important to make sure you choose your studs wisely and find the right mixture of low-price value and rock-solid mid-tier players. There should be plenty of scoring to go around. Four of the five games are expected to score over 220 combined points, with the showdown between the Lakers and Warriors topping the slate at 234.5 points. With all this in mind, here are my recommended players to get in your Christmas lineup.

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Point Guard

Take advantage of Rajon Rondo’s low salary while you can ($4,900)
Rondo played his first game since mid-November on Friday after missing 17 games with a broken right hand. He didn’t appear to have any rust, as he notched eight points, four rebounds, and nine assists over 21 minutes of play. While that isn’t a game-winning stat line, Rondo’s all-around skill set and hustle still give him a high ceiling with triple-double potential. You should have confidence that his $4,900 salary will pay off with substantial value and allow you to pay up elsewhere.