This festive season, UK sports fans are in for a double dose of excitement. While Boxing Day football matches are a cherished tradition, the NBA brings the action a day earlier with a solid slate of Christmas Day games.
The 77th NBA Christmas Games comprises of five match-ups…
17:00 GMT – San Antonio Spurs @ New York Knicks
The NBA action kicks off at Madison Square Garden as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs take on the New York Knicks. The Knicks, led by All-Star Jalen Brunson, are determined to prove their mettle in front of a passionate home crowd on Christmas day. Meanwhile, the Spurs’ sensational 7ft 4in rookie, Wembanyama, looks to continue his breakout season against one of the league’s toughest teams.
19:30 GMT – Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks
Anthony Edwards and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves visit Dallas to face Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving in a Western Conference showdown. Both teams boast star-studded rosters and are hungry to climb in the standings. Expect fireworks as Dončić’s prolific scoring meets the Timberwolves’ elite defence in this high-stakes battle.
22:00 GMT – Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics
The rivalry intensifies as Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers square off against reigning NBA Champions Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics. Two fierce rivals, this clash promises drama and playoff-level intensity.
01:00 GMT – Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors
LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead the Los Angeles Lakers into battle against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in a late-night thriller. These former champions bring veteran experience and elite skill to the court, with Curry’s shooting brilliance and James’ leadership anchoring their squads. This showdown of basketball legends promises for an action-packed game.
03:30 GMT – Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns
The action concludes with a marquee Western Conference game as Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets take on Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns. The 2023 champions, led by the three-time MVP Jokić, face a Suns squad brimming with firepower. As superstars collide, expect a riveting finale to a full slate of NBA action.
Fans can catch all the action live on TNT Sports or stream via NBA League Pass.