Lakers-Warriors Christmas classic excites social media

The Los Angeles Lakers will surely have a Merry Christmas.

They defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-113on Wednesday behind a winning layup from Austin Reaves, capping a memorable holiday game.

Los Angeles held a nine-point lead with 1:30 left in regulation. But Golden State rallied back, tying the score with 7 seconds left after a 3-pointer from Stephen Curry-- the second of back-to-back treys in the final minute. Reaves answered back on the ensuing possession. Curry's heave with one second remaining hit the backboard, clinching a wild Lakers victory.

Los Angeles' two-point win is the narrowest Christmas Day game margin for any team since 2016 when the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Curry and Warriors by one point, per ESPN Research.

Here's how the sports world reacted to the Lakers win.