Overview
- The lineup features Cavaliers at Knicks, Spurs at Thunder, Mavericks at Warriors, Rockets at Lakers, and Timberwolves at Nuggets across the holiday.
- Marquee pairings include Donovan Mitchell vs. Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Cooper Flagg vs. Stephen Curry, with LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Kevin Durant headlining in Los Angeles.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Darius Garland and Alperen Sengun are set to make their Christmas Day debuts.
- The NBA’s Christmas tradition dates to 1947, and the Knicks add to their record with their 50th home game on the holiday.
- All games air exclusively on ESPN and ABC in the U.S., with streaming available in the ESPN App and NBA hub, and USA TODAY notes options such as Disney+ and Fubo.