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NBA announces Christmas Day schedule featuring star players and matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

NBA announces Christmas Day schedule featuring star players and matchups

Summary

The NBA has released its Christmas Day schedule, featuring five games on December 25. The action starts at noon ET with the San Antonio Spurs visiting the New York Knicks, an early rematch of last season’s Finals. At 2:30 p.m. ET, the Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics, showcasing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Later, the Philadelphia 76ers will visit the Los Angeles Lakers at 5 p.m. ET, featuring LeBron James. The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET, while the day concludes with the Denver Nuggets visiting the Golden State Warriors at 10:30 p.m. ET, highlighting Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry.

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By the Numbers

•Five nationally televised games on Christmas Day.
•Spurs vs. Knicks starts the schedule at noon ET.
•Heat face Celtics featuring Giannis and Tatum at 2:30 p.m. ET.
•Sixers visit Lakers at 5 p.m. ET with LeBron James.
•Nuggets play Warriors, featuring Jokic and Curry, at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Latest Updates

10:09 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Christmas Day Schedule Loaded With Star Power

What they're saying

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The NBA has officially revealed its Christmas Day schedule, and basketball fans will have five nationally televised games to choose from on December 25. The slate features several of the league’s biggest stars and multiple intriguing matchups that should make for an exciting day of basketball. The action begins at noon ET when the San…
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