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NBA's Christmas Day Games: Star-Studded Lineup
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NBAs Christmas Day Schedule Unveiled: LeBron, Curry, and More in Blockbuster Matchups
The NBA has announced its Christmas Day schedule for 2025, featuring five high-profile games with the leagues biggest stars. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and others will showcase their skills in a series of thrilling matchups.
The day begins with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing off against the New York Knicks, followed by the San Antonio Spurs taking on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Dallas Mavericks will then travel to the Golden State Warriors, while Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets face LeBrons Los Angeles Lakers in a prime-time showdown. The night concludes with the Minnesota Timberwolves battling the Denver Nuggets.
These games will start at 12 p.m. Eastern, or 9 a.m. Pacific, and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. Fans are eagerly anticipating the star-studded lineup, particularly the Lakers versus Rockets matchup.
The first game of the day, between the Cavs and Knicks, will have a unique twist with the Dunk the Halls broadcast, featuring Disney characters like Daisy Duck discussing the game alongside the players. This broadcast will be available on ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+.
Viewers can catch all the action through cable, streaming services like DirecTV Stream or Fubo with their free trials, or even purchase last-minute tickets on sites like StubHub. The NBAs Christmas Day schedule promises to be a hoop-filled holiday.
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