What NBA Games are on Christmas Day?
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The Christmas Day slate of NBA games is always one of the most anticipated of the regular season. Here’s a look at what games will be televised this year.
Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an American professional basketball league. The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.
The NBA schedule on Christmas Day typically features some of the league’s best teams and most popular players. This year’s slate of games includes a matchup between the defending champion Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as a clash between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Other games on the schedule include the Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers, and Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day. The game is set to tip off at noon ET and will be televised on ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
One of the most highly-anticipated games of the NBA season will take place on Christmas Day, when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors. These two teams are among the best in the league and are sure to put on a great show. The game will be nationally televised, so make sure to tune in.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Christmas Day is one of the biggest days on the NBA calendar, with a full slate of five marquee games set to take place. The day will tip off with a Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, followed by two more playoff contenders going head-to-head when the Houston Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls will meet in a marquee matchup of their own later in the day, while the day will conclude with an intriguing matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers.
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs
On Christmas Day, the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Chicago Bulls. The game will take place at 8:00 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN.
