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Giannis Antetokounmpo anticipates Heat vs. Celtics matchup on Christmas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:56 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo anticipates Heat vs. Celtics matchup on Christmas
Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed excitement about the Miami Heat's Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics. The star forward, who recently joined the Heat, described the game as a fun opportunity for fans. Antetokounmpo emphasized the joy of fans enjoying NBA games during the holiday season, also noting his fondness for spending Christmas with his family. The anticipation for this matchup is heightened given previous roster changes impacting both teams.

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  • •Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited about the Christmas matchup.
  • •The game features the Heat against the Celtics.
  • •Antetokounmpo highlights the joy of NBA games during holidays.
  • •The matchup follows notable roster changes for both teams.
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  • 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks the Miami Heat will beat the Boston Celtics on Christmas
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"Oh, that's going to be fun," said the Greek Freak. "That's going to be fun."

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