Buckle up, basketball fans—because this Tuesday night on DraftKings could crown you a betting king with massive bonus payouts! But here's where it gets wildly exciting: it's not just one leader we're chasing, but three, in a high-stakes race for points, rebounds, and assists that might just redefine your holiday winnings. And this is the part most people miss: with live updates unfolding as games progress, you'll want to stay glued to every bounce and pass.
The NBA season is in full swing, and we're on the brink of discovering who wears the crown in our epic showdown! You made it happen with your requests, so for this festive Christmas week schedule, we're tripling the excitement. Tonight, we'll anoint the Three Kings of the Court in a celebration like no other.
Each Tuesday, a whopping $1 million in bonus bets gets divided among participants who sign up and wager on the player prop for the individual who emerges as the nightly champion in total points, rebounds, and assists. But wait—there's a thrilling twist this time around. A massive $3 million will be shared out to those who bet on the top three performers in points, rebounds, and assists. For beginners wondering how this works, think of it as a fantasy league meets actual gameplay: you're predicting not just winners, but stat dominators, and if you're right, bonuses rain down. It's a fun way to engage deeper with the game, similar to how some fans bet on over/under lines in football—except here, the stakes are royal and the rewards could fund your next big game day.
King of the Court Preview | Tuesday, December 23
Anticipated leaders in projected points, rebounds, and assists totals
- Nikola Jokic: 54.5
- Jalen Johnson: 45.5
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 43.5
- Cade Cunningham: 42.5
- Deni Avdija: 41.5
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No Sir, SGA
What a letdown for the Oklahoma City Thunder and star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander! After shattering the NBA record with an incredible 24-1 start, they've stumbled, dropping three of their last five contests and suffering their second loss to the Spurs in recent weeks. SGA's bid to crack the top three fizzled out, wrapping up with 44 total points, rebounds, and assists. But here's where it gets controversial: is this a sign of overhyping early-season streaks, or just the natural ebb and flow of basketball? Fans, share your thoughts below—does a hot start guarantee a dynasty?
Glancing at the standings, Santi Aldama has been on fire in Memphis, racking up 44 points, rebounds, and assists of his own with just seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Could he mount a last-minute challenge for a podium spot as the clock ticks down? Stay tuned for that dramatic push.
Texas Showdown
Dallas hosted a glamorous clash that went right to the buzzer. Nikola Jokic probably regrets not snagging one more assist to cap it off. That oversight kept him from the top three, his 50 points, rebounds, and assists landing him fourth, while Cooper Flagg edged ahead at 51. Jamal Murray climbed to 52, but Karl-Anthony Towns has stolen the show so far with 54 points, rebounds, and assists. As things stand, Towns, Murray, and Flagg would claim the crowns and the prizes in our Three Kings competition. This is the part most people miss: how a single stat, like that missed assist, can flip the entire leaderboard—reminding us that basketball is a game of inches and seconds.
Scanning the rest of the board for rising contenders, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits at 41 points, rebounds, and assists with six minutes left in the fourth. The Grizzlies-Jazz and Lakers-Suns matchups look unlikely to produce a challenger. We'll monitor closely for any late-game heroes from the later games, but our frontrunners are starting to solidify.
Frantic Finale
The 7:00 p.m. ET games were a mad dash to the finish. Josh Giddey dominated the Hawks-Bulls showdown with 45 points, rebounds, and assists, trailed closely by Jalen Johnson's 43. On ordinary nights, that might hold steady, but they've been swiftly surpassed. And this is where debate sparks: should promotions like this prioritize sheer volume over efficiency, or does it reward the all-around hustle?
A group of four players from the Nuggets-Mavericks tilt occupy the top six spots. Cooper Flagg and Jamal Murray are neck-and-neck at 45 points, rebounds, and assists as the game nears its final five minutes. Nikola Jokic trails just behind with 44, and Anthony Davis has 43—all gunning to dethrone Karl-Anthony Towns, who leads with 47 points, rebounds, and assists.
Flagg's Rampage
The Denver Nuggets are struggling mightily to contain Cooper Flagg this evening. With a few minutes gone in the third quarter, he's amassed 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists—enough to seize the top position on the leaderboard. Right now, Flagg leads with 42 points, rebounds, and assists, hot on his heels are Josh Giddey and Karl-Anthony Towns at 40. Numerous others lurk close behind. It's a nail-biter heading into the late stages of the early games. For context, this kind of breakout is what makes betting props addictive—like rooting for an underdog in a horse race who suddenly surges ahead.
Giddy Over Giddey
The top ranks remain fiercely competitive, but Josh Giddey has pulled ahead slightly. He's already notched a triple-double and is pushing toward 39 points, rebounds, and assists as we enter the fourth quarter. But as we all know, momentum can shift in an instant. An astonishing six players boast 35-plus points, rebounds, and assists, all deep into the late third or fourth quarters. Prepare for an insane conclusion—much like a cliffhanger in your favorite sports thriller.
Scramble at the Summit
It's a relentless tug-of-war up top. Josh Giddey has catapulted himself to the forefront, yet no lead feels secure. At present, six athletes are within four points, rebounds, and assists of the lead: Giddey, MPJ, Jalen Johnson, LaMelo Ball, Moussa Diabate, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Keep a close eye on KAT especially; he's tallied 24 points and four rebounds by halftime and is on track for greatness. Hang tight for the chaotic stretch of the early window.
Fiery Early Games
We're hitting the first wave of halftimes from the early slate. Michael Porter Jr. ignited in the second quarter, ending the half with 25 points and three rebounds to grab an initial edge on the Three Kings board. But that advantage evaporated quickly when Jalen Johnson stormed ahead. Atlanta's rising sensation has 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists at the break against the Bulls. He's far from alone in shining during the Bulls-Hawks matchup. Johnson, Trae Young, and Josh Giddey all rank in the top six. Don't overlook Moussa Diabate, who's extending his first-half double-double, or Joel Embiid with 19 points and three rebounds.
Jalen Johnson's Surge Persists
Unsurprisingly, Jalen Johnson is on a tear. He demolished the Bulls in their recent clash over the weekend and is extending his reign of dominance over Chicago tonight. This is par for the course for Johnson, who's enjoying a stellar breakout season. He entered the evening with the second-highest anticipated total for points, rebounds, and assists, and he's living up to it with 14 in the first quarter alone. Still, he has ground to cover: Moussa Diabate already has a double-double, and halftime hasn't even arrived yet.
The Diabate Surprise
A handful of players are blazing from the start in our 7 p.m. ET games. The biggest shock? Moussa Diabate. Charlotte's towering forward is devouring rebounds and carving out an early spot on the Three Kings leaderboard. It's premature, but Diabate is worth tracking. Meanwhile, Michael Porter Jr. is off to a blistering beginning and stands as a potential dark horse for first place. Stick around, with four more games just about to begin. This is the part most people miss: how rookies like Diabate can turn a promotion into a Cinderella story overnight.
Past Champion
Just three weeks back, Anthony Edwards claimed the throne in our prior King of the Court event on DraftKings. He delivered an impressive 53 points, rebounds, and assists, earning every Edwards bettor a $108 bonus bet. But here's where it gets controversial: with such huge payouts, do these contests truly reward skill, or do they just amplify luck? Is it fair that one player's night can make thousands of others rich, while others miss out by a single stat? We invite you to debate this in the comments—agree or disagree?
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ANTHONY EDWARDS IS THE KING OF THE COURT MAN
All 9,321 Anthony Edwards players have received $108 in Bonus Bets
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What Might Have Been If Trey Murphy III Won King of the Court…
Bettors on Trey Murphy, you might want to avert your gaze. 🫣
It was an edge-of-your-seat finish, but here are the potential payouts for #KingOfTheCourt (https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingOfTheCourt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw):
🏀 Trey Murphy III – $3,031 in Bonus Bets
🏀 Jaylen Brown – $144 in Bonus Bets
🏀 Deni Avdija – $80 in Bonus Bets
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How to Participate in King of the Court
- Sign up to get your King of the Court token via the Promotions page.
- Place a wager on an NBA Player Prop through DraftKings Sportsbook and use your token (a minimum leg odds of -200 is required).
- If the player you selected with your token turns out to be the leader in points, rebounds, and assists for the night, you'll share in the $1 million bonus bets distributed the following day.
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So, what do you think, fellow fans? Does a promotion like Three Kings of the Court make NBA nights more thrilling, or does it overshadow the pure joy of the game? Could betting on stats like this ever replace traditional fandom, or is it a harmless, fun twist? Drop your opinions in the comments—we'd love to hear if you're all in or if there's a counterpoint we've overlooked!
