Where to watch the NBA Christmas Day games on TV or stream them online | NBA 2024-25

On the NBA’s schedule for Christmas Day 2024, the first game sees the San Antonio Spurs take on the New York Knicks at 12:00 p.m ET / 9:00 a.m. PT. This will be followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Dallas Mavericks at 2:30 p.m ET / 11:30 a.m PT.

The action will continue when the Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. ET, and the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m PT. The day concludes with the Denver Nuggets against the Phoenix Suns at 10:30 p.m ET / 7:30 p.m. PT.

How to watch the NBA Christmas Day games?

Basketball fans in the United States will be able to watch all these games on ABC and ESPN.

Watch a live stream of all NBA Christmas Day games on fubo (free trial available).

NBA Christmas Day games: brief form guide

In terms of current form, the Spurs have struggled with their young roster, while the Knicks have been solid contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves and Mavericks are both playoff hopefuls.

The Celtics and 76ers are perennial powerhouses, making their matchup a must-watch. The Lakers, with their star-studded lineup, will look to challenge the Warriors, who remain a formidable force. Finally, the Nuggets - led by Nikola Jokić - will face a strong Suns team aiming for a deep playoff run.

Stream the NBA Christmas Day games live on fubo (free trial available).

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