San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks [ABC/ESPN, 12:00p (ET)]
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Ryan Ruocco, Cory Alexander, Cassidy Hubbarth
ESPN2: Drew Carter, Monica McNutt, Daisy Duck
ESPN Deportes: Alejandro Pérez, Marcelo Nogueira
The NBA’s Christmas Day slate begins with the Spurs visiting the Knicks. Victor Wembanyama piled up 40 points and 20 rebounds as San Antonio beat New York 130-126 in overtime March 29. Jalen Brunson (NY) went off for 61 points in that loss.
San Antonio and New York split victories in the 2023-2024 season at one apiece, with the Spurs claiming a 130-126 win in the final matchup on March 29; Jalen Brunson posted 61 points and 6 assists for the Knicks in the victory away from home.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks [ABC/ESPN, 2:30p (ET)/1:30p (CT)]
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Mark Jones, Jay Bilas, Jorge Sedano
ESPN Deportes: Leo Montero, Andrés Nocioni
Minnesota returns to the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup with this visit to play Dallas. The Timberwolves last played on Dec. 25 in 2017, when they beat the Lakers to improve to 1-1. Dallas is 4-3 on Christmas after a 128-114 win over Phoenix last year.
Minnesota and Dallas last met in the Western Conference Finals in May, where the Mavericks claimed a 3-1 series win behind 36 points from both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in game 4; Anthony Edwards had 28 points for the Wolves in the home defeat.
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics [ABC/ESPN, 5:00p (ET)]
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Dave Pasch, Tim Legler, Katie George
ESPN Deportes: Kenneth Garay, Sebastián M. Christensen
A pair of NBA Christmas Day stalwarts take to the court in Beantown as the Celtics host the 76ers. Philadelphia is 19-15 on Dec. 25 after falling to Miami 119-113 last season, while Boston is 17-20 after picking up a 126-115 win over the Lakers.
Boston beat Philadelphia in three of their four meetings in the 2023-2024 season, including the final matchup in Feb., 117-99, led by Jaylen Brown’s 31 points.
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors [ABC/ESPN, 8:00p (ET)/5:00p (PT)]
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson, Lisa Salters
ESPN Deportes: Pablo Viruega, Fabricio Oberto
The stars are out as the Warriors host the Lakers. Golden State plays on Christmas for the 12th straight year, while Los Angeles is featured for a seventh consecutive time. The Lakers beat the Dubs on Christmas in 2018 despite LeBron James’ injury.
Golden State claimed victories over Los Angeles in three of their four meetings in the 2023-2024 season, including the final matchup on Apr. 9, 134-120; Klay Thompson posted 27 points and 3 assists for the Warriors in the win away from home.
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns [ABC/ESPN, 10:30p (ET)/8:30p (MT)]
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Michael Grady, Stephanie White, Angel Gray
ESPN Deportes: Fernando Tirado, Miguel Ángel Briseño
The Suns and Nuggets complete the festivities in Arizona. The two sides met on Christmas Day in 2022, with Denver pulling out a 128-125 overtime victory. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic decked the halls with a monster 41-point, 15-assist triple-double.
Phoenix beat Denver in two of their three meetings in the 2023-24 season, including the final matchup on March 27, 104-97, led by Kevin Durant’s 30 points.
