CHRISTMAS has been saved once again as FIVE mouthwatering NBA matches will be dunked on the screens TODAY!
The Lakers host the Houston Rockets while the Minnesota Timberwolves will be hoping to feast at the .
Victor Wembanyama is hoping to light up everyone’s ChristmasCredit: Getty
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are also spending their Christmas on the road with their destination being the .
But all eyes will be on the future of the NBA, as he’ll be desparate to help his San Antonio Spurs side topple the reigning Western Conference Powerhouse, Oklahoma City Thunder.
And SunSport can provide fans with all the info on exactly where to tune in plus the entire fixture list.
Where can I watch the NBA Christmas games?
- This year’s NBA Christmas games will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports +
- Fans can purchase their subscription package for the matches through the official website.
- Alternatively, NOW TV will be streaming the entire action.
What is the full NBA Christmas games fixture list?
*GMT timezone
Thursday, December 25
- Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks – 5pm – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports +
- San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder – 7:30pm – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports +
- Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors – 10pm – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports +
Friday, December 26
- Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers – 1am – Sky Sports +
- Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets – 3:30am – Sky Sports +
Does the NBA always show games on Christmas Day?
The NBA has shown games on Christmas Day almost every year since 1947, establishing it as one of the longest-standing traditions in American sports.
Besides the lockout that cancelled the first half of the 1998-99 season, the league has consistently scheduled games on 25 December for more than 75 years.
Initially, games were regional to minimise travel for players, but the tradition evolved into a global media event.
Since 2008, the NBA has standardised a five-game slate, creating a 12-hour marathon of that showcases the league’s biggest stars and most intense rivalries.
Christmas Day has now become the “gold standard” of the regular season, often featuring NBA Finals rematches and high-profile debuts.
In 2025, basketball fans can see the likes of , Steph Curry, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama in action today.
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