Overview
- The five-game slate runs from noon to 10:30 p.m. ET: Cavaliers–Knicks, Spurs–Thunder (2:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center), Mavericks–Warriors, Rockets–Lakers, and Timberwolves–Nuggets.
- San Antonio has beaten Oklahoma City twice in less than two weeks, including a 130-110 win on Dec. 23, entering on a seven-game streak against the 26-4 Thunder.
- The Thunder are appearing on Christmas for the first time since 2018 and have not lost at home this season, setting the stage for a marquee Wembanyama–Holmgren and SGA showcase.
- All NBA games air across ABC and ESPN with streaming on the ESPN app and Fubo, with regional availability on Disney+ in select markets; NFL Christmas games stream on Netflix and Prime Video.
- Other matchups feature Jalen Brunson’s Knicks hosting the Cavs (Evan Mobley out, left calf strain), Curry facing rookie Cooper Flagg, LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in Los Angeles, and an Edwards–Jokić nightcap in Denver.