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What Had Happened Was: 12/26/16

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GAME. BLOUSES.

Basketball fans asked for and received a loaded NBA slate on Christmas Day. The rematch between the reigning Eastern and Western Conference champs did not disappoint, as the Cleveland Cavaliers prevailed over the Golden State Warriors again. While only a regular-season matchup, the Cavs once again had to make a furious comeback, this time to the tune of a 109-108 victory. That now makes it four-straight wins for Cleveland over the Warriors.

BLESSINGS

Just a thought.

SOCIAL STATUS

Spreading holiday cheer one sentimental gift at a time.

FOR THE CULTURE

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Black judge quietly removed from Philando Castile shooting trial with little explanation.

New Orleans’ “Chocolate Santa” brings back Christmas memories for many.

One hundred tweets that prove Black Twitter was the real MVP of 2016.

TOP THREE TWEETS

1. LOOKING ALL DELECTABLE

https://twitter.com/maiyatortilla/status/812683524545400832

2. OH NAH, CHILL

3. STICKY FINGERS

ICYMI

PICTURE PERFECT

Rhiannon Walker is an associate editor at The Undefeated. She is a drinker of Sassy Cow Creamery chocolate milk, an owner of an extensive Disney VHS collection, and she might have a heart attack if Frank Ocean doesn't drop his second album.