Throughout this Christmas festive season, we have been treated to more than just NBA commentary. No one seems to be more festive than Shaquille O’Neal with the festival in full swing. This is especially true after what just happened, as fans saw Shaq getting pushed into the Christmas tree in the recent episode of ‘Inside the NBA’s Tuesday night broadcast. 

This might come as a shock to fans, as some won’t believe what happened. The Hall of Famer was defeated by Kenny Smith’s trick on the big board, when Smith challenged his co-host Shaq. He then shoved Shaq right into a Christmas tree. 

As a result, Charles Barkley said “That was bad right there!” as the stunt wound down. In the aftermath of this, the other co-hosts Barkley and Ernie Johnson helped Shaq get back up. 

Shaquille O’Neal declares ‘war’ with Kenny Smith after shove

As a result of the incident, Shaq was only able to say a few words to Smith. “Alright Kenny, this means war,” replied Shaquille O’Neal, In the aftermath of this incident, the internet is buzzing with clips of the Houston Rockets legend as he ‘chucked‘ the Big Diesel into the Christmas tree with surprising ease. 

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NBA fans have been busy giving their reactions on social media to this hilarious video. Moreover, the incident happened during half-time between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers game. During the set of ‘Inside the NBA,’ the hosts couldn’t contain their laughter. 

Even though Christmas is still a few weeks away, it will be interesting to see what Shaq’s revenge will look like, if he chooses to take it. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers

If we ignore all this madness and consider the game that took place, the Cleveland Cavaliers won 116-102 over the Lakers. With 43 points and 17-of-27 shooting from the field, Donovan Mitchell had an excellent game for the Cavaliers. Compared to the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James led his team after scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds on the night. 

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There is a great deal of pressure on the Lakers to make a solid comeback or it will likely be very difficult for them to continue their journey in the NBA playoffs. For now, the Lakers sit in 13th place on the Western Conference table with a 10-13 record so far. 

What do you think about the hilarious incident between Kenny Smith and Shaq? Let us know your reactions to the video in the comments below.