Overview
- The schedule features Knicks vs. Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, Thunder vs. Spurs, Warriors vs. Mavericks, Lakers vs. Rockets, and a late Nuggets vs. Timberwolves finale.
- Thunder–Spurs headlines the day as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander meets Victor Wembanyama in a budding rivalry that has already produced two San Antonio wins over Oklahoma City this season.
- LeBron James returns to the holiday stage, while pregame coverage also spotlights notable rookies such as Cooper Flagg in the Warriors–Mavericks matchup.
- Fans can watch worldwide on NBA League Pass, with regional broadcasts on ESPN and ABC in select markets, Disney+ in some territories, and DAZN Baloncesto listings across parts of Latin America and Spain.
- Other Christmas sports include the NFL on Netflix with Cowboys–Commanders and Lions–Vikings, plus Broncos–Chiefs streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. with additional regional options via Fox Sports or DAZN’s NFL Game Pass.