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NBA games today: Christmas Eve TV schedule, times, channels for every holiday game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There are five games set for Christmas featuring some of the NBA biggest stars and best teams, including a potential Western Conference Finals matchup between the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
It’s the Thunder vs. 76ers today in Oklahoma City. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.
Starting with a noon tipoff and running until after midnight, there are five games on Christmas Day 2025 over more than 13 consecutive hours of coverage on ABC and ESPN. Four of the past six NBA champions will be in action: the Lakers (2020), Warriors (2022), Nuggets (2023) and Thunder (2025).
NBA games on Christmas 2025 will feature top teams and stars across the country. Big matchups include Cavaliers vs Knicks, Mavericks vs Warriors, and Rockets vs Lakers. However, there won't be any games on Christmas Eve.
There are nine NBA games lined up for Friday, Dec. 26, as almost every team that was off on Christmas takes the court.