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Christmas Day will once again be a feast for NBA fans with five games being shown on television through the big day.
There will be something for every basketball fan to tuck into over turkey, with some of the biggest names in sport in action.
Two teams that were matched up in the postseason last time around will get to see who takes the spoils over the festive weekend, with the possibility of another exciting game.
The day will begin with the 76ers at the Knicks and will finish with the Suns at the Nuggets.
Sandwiched between them will be the no small matter of the Lakers traveling to Mavericks, the Bucks on the road at the Celtics and the Grizzlies going to the Warriors.
How many NBA games are on Christmas Day this year?
- Bucks at Celtics
- 76ers at Knicks
- Suns at Nuggets
- Lakers at Mavericks
- Grizzlies at Warriors
What channel are the NBA games on Christmas Day?
- 76ers at Knicks on ESPN (12:00 p.m. ET)
- Lakers at Mavericks on ABC (2:30 p.m. ET)
- Bucks at Celtics on ABC (5:00 p.m. ET)
- Grizzlies at Warriers on ABC/ESPN (8:00 p.m. ET)
- Suns at Nuggets on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET)
How many NBA games are on Boxing Day this year?
- Nets at Cavaliers (7:00 p.m. ET)
- Clippers at Pistons (7:00 p.m. ET)
- Timberwolves at Heat (7.30 p.m. ET)
- Rockets at Bulls (8:00 p.m. ET)
- Pacers at Pelicans (8.00 p.m. ET)
- Jazz at Spurs (8:00 p.m. ET)
- Hornets at Blazers (10:00 p.m. ET)
Which NBA games are being played on Christmas?
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
- When: 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 25.
- How to watch: ESPN
Christmas Day basketball begins at Madison Square Garden where the Knicks will host the 76ers for a tasty affair which promises to offer one of the best atmospheres in the sport.
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
- When: 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 25
- How to watch: ABC
The Lakers at Christmas always feels a good fit and, with LeBron James on the court, there is a chance there could be fireworks.
Unfortunately, the Lakers have had a torrid season so let's hope that this isn't a damp squib and they get more than a mouthful of the Mavericks to chew on.
Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
- When: 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday,December 25
- How to watch: ABC
Two of the Eastern Conference's best will hopefully bring the qualities that made their postseason square-off such an epic affair in the spring.
It will feature some of the game's best players in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and more, which should bring some joy to the turkey leftovers.
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors
- Where: Chase Center, San Francisco
- When: 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 25
- How to watch: ABC/ESPN
Another postseason rematch from 2022 takes place here when the Grizzles travel to the Bay Area to take on the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors.
The Grizzles reportedly wanted a Christmas Day match-up and their wish has been granted, so hopefully it will be a dream come true for them and not a nightmare upon Christmas.
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver
- When: 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 25
- How to watch: ESPN
Both teams have championship aspirations this year, so this should be a mouthwatering affair to finish off the five festive blockbusters lined up for Christmas Day.
Neither team can afford to lose so there should be fireworks on the court.
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