Christmas Day has become an iconic date on the NBA calendar, showcasing high-level matchups that captivate fans worldwide. This year, the tradition continues with games highlighting both seasoned veterans and rising basketball stars.
The first NBA games on Christmas Day took place in 1947, the NBA’s second season, and have continued ever since. This year is the 77th time the NBA has had games on Christmas Day.
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With several of this season’s top-performing teams in action, including the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, the New York Knicks, and the Denver Nuggets, there is sure to be significant court drama throughout the day.
The Knicks is the NBA team that has play the most games on Christmas Day with 56 (entering their matchup against the Spurs this year). An original NBA franchise, New York played its first Christmas game in 1947.
NBA Christmas games full schedule 2024
All times Eastern.
- San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks (Noon)
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks (2:30 PM)
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (5 PM)
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors (8 PM)
- Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns (10:30 PM)
Where to watch the NBA Christmas games 2024?
Catch all the NBA action on ABC, ESPN, Disney+ and ESPN+, as the top teams in the nation battle it out every week during what’s sure to be an epic Christmas 2024.
Additionally, for the Spurs-Knicks matchup, ESPN and Disney will collaborate with Sony’s Beyond Sports for Dunk the Halls, the 1st-ever animated presentation of an NBA game on Christmas Day. The special alt-cast will stream on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+.
