Continuing one of its best annual traditions, the NBA will feature a five-game slate on Christmas Day.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch all of the NBA action on Christmas, including a complete schedule with TV and streaming information for every game.
What NBA games are on Christmas in 2024?
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Knicks vs. Spurs | Noon | ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 |
| Mavericks vs. Timberwolves | 2:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Celtics vs. 76ers | 5 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Suns vs. Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
The NBA’s Christmas Day slate begins at Madison Square Garden, with the Knicks hosting the Spurs. Then, it’s a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, with the Mavericks hosting the Timberwolves.
The Celtics, the defending NBA champions, will welcome the 76ers to Boston. A California showdown looms in primetime, as LeBron James and the Lakers will face Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
In the nightcap, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will head to Phoenix to battle Devin Booker’s Suns.
NBA games on Christmas: TV channels, live streams
Each of the five NBA games on Christmas will be simulcast on ABC and ESPN. Fans can also stream all of the games on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Knicks vs. Spurs
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2
- Live stream: Sling
Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Cory Alexander (analyst) and Cassidy Hubbarth (reporter) will have the call of Knicks vs. Spurs on ABC and ESPN.
A special animated “Dunk the Halls” telecast will air on ESPN2 with Drew Carter (play-by-play) and Monica McNutt (analyst) calling the action.
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Mark Jones (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jorge Sedano (reporter) will call Mavericks vs. Timberwolves.
Celtics vs. 76ers
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Tim Legler (analyst) and Katie George (reporter) are on the call for Celtics vs. 76ers.
Warriors vs. Lakers
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The network’s main crew will call Warriors vs. Lakers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke (analyst), Richard Jefferson (analyst) and Lisa Salters (reporter).
Suns vs. Nuggets
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Michael Grady (play-by-play), Stephanie White (analyst) and Angel Gray (reporter) will have the call for Suns vs. Nuggets.
NBA games on Christmas: Radio stations
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 80, 86
You can listen to the NBA’s Christmas Day slate live with SiriusXM.
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| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
|---|---|---|
| Knicks vs. Spurs | Noon | 80, 86 |
| Mavericks vs. Timberwolves | 2:30 p.m. | 80, 86 |
| Celtics vs. 76ers | 5 p.m. | 86 |
| Warriors vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | 86 |
| Suns vs. Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | 86 |
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