December 25 is the NBA Christmas Day, a holiday for most, but not for basketball teams. While everyone is celebrating, basketball fans look forward to seeing their favorite players perform as part of the holiday excitement.
So, as always, the NBA continues its tradition of playing games on Christmas Day, with five exciting matches scheduled for December 25.
The lineup for the NBA Christmas Day
Here are the five games scheduled for Christmas Day:
– San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
– Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
– Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
– Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
– Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
🎄 ONE WEEK AWAY from Christmas Day! 🎄
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2024
Watch #NBAXmas action all day Wednesday, 12/25 on ABC & ESPN with games beginning at 12:00pm/et! pic.twitter.com/39sO50AsNW
The most exciting part of the day is the matchup between NBA stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry. This game is sure to get a lot of attention, especially with the Christmas boost to ratings. Hopefully, both players will be ready to play, despite LeBron’s injury concerns.
Where to watch all five NBA Christmas Day games?
All five NBA Christmas Day games will be shown on ABC and ESPN, so fans can watch from home. These two channels will cover more than 13 hours of action.
For the Spurs vs. Knicks game, ESPN and Disney will team up with Sony’s Beyond Sports for the first-ever animated NBA game on Christmas Day. This special version will be available on ESPN2, Disney+, and ESPN+.
Jingle Hoops is back and the guys still got it 🎄
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2024
Get ready for the NBA on Christmas Day with games beginning at noon ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, and Disney+. #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/y6ZSF32qjy
Each game will air at the scheduled time according to the NBA’s official website.
Which teams are favorites to win on NBA Christmas Day 2024?
– New York Knicks: The Knicks are strong this season, especially with Mikal Bridges, who adds more depth to their roster.
– Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks have been steady, and adding Klay Thompson makes them even stronger. With an 18-10 record, they seem better than the Timberwolves, who have lost 12 games.
– Boston Celtics: The Celtics are defending champions, with key players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum leading the team.
– Golden State Warriors: The Warriors are doing better than the Lakers this season, and with Stephen Curry back in form, they’re tough to beat.
– Phoenix Suns: The Suns have been solid, and their balanced approach should help them perform well.
