Celtics face Heat on Christmas Day in NBA schedule announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA has scheduled a Christmas Day matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, adding to a five-game showcase on December 25 across ABC and ESPN. This game highlights the rivalry, which has seen both teams meet six times in playoffs since 2010, including four conference finals. Boston will showcase its revamped roster, featuring Jayson Tatum and new addition Paul George. Miami has historically posed challenges for Boston in playoff settings. The full Christmas Day lineup includes the Spurs against the Knicks, 76ers versus Lakers, Thunder against Timberwolves, and Nuggets facing the Warriors.
- •Celtics and Heat renew rivalry on Christmas Day.
- •Both teams have six playoff encounters since 2010.
- •Jayson Tatum and Paul George represent the Celtics roster.
- •Full Christmas lineup includes five games on major networks.
- •Game could influence future postseason dynamics.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics-Heat Rivalry Lands Coveted NBA Christmas Day Stage
"The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will renew one of the Eastern Conference’s fiercest rivalries as part of the NBA’s loaded Christmas Day schedule.
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