Knicks to face Spurs on Christmas Day for first time since Finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The New York Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, marking their first matchup since the 2026 NBA Finals. This game is part of a five-game schedule that the NBA traditionally hosts on the holiday. The action will commence at noon ET, with other matchups including the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics and LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Los Angeles Lakers. Both ABC and ESPN will televise the games.
- •Knicks and Spurs meet for first time since Game 5 of the 2026 Finals.
- •Christmas Day games feature five matchups, starting at noon ET.
- •76ers with LeBron James face Lakers, his former team.
- •Miami Heat to play Boston Celtics on the holiday.
- •ABC and ESPN will broadcast all Christmas Day games.
- 1:28 PMCBS Sports — 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule rankings: Knicks vs. Spurs tops intriguing five-game slate
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — NBA schedule: Knicks and Spurs reignite Finals rivalry and LeBron James returns to play Lakers on Christmas Day
"The NBA's Christmas action features a Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden, plus LeBron James returning to L.A.
"The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.
Sources
External links- CBS SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:28 PM2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule rankings: Knicks vs. Spurs tops intriguing five-game slate
The NBA's Christmas action features a Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden, plus LeBron James returning to L.A.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:03 PMNBA schedule: Knicks and Spurs reignite Finals rivalry and LeBron James returns to play Lakers on Christmas Day
The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.
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