Overview
- No NBA games are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 24, preserving the traditional dark Christmas Eve.
- The quintupleheader opens at Madison Square Garden with Cavaliers vs. Knicks at noon ET on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
- Spurs vs. Thunder tips at 2:30 p.m. ET, Warriors vs. Mavericks at 5 p.m., Rockets vs. Lakers at 8 p.m., and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets at 10:30 p.m., with all games on ABC/ESPN outlets.
- Every matchup streams in the ESPN app, with additional access options noted by providers such as Fubo.
- The slate features recent champions across multiple matchups, reflecting the NBA’s emphasis on star-driven, nationally relevant games.