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NBA live updates: Highlights, scores from five matchups on Christmas Day

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December 25, 2024

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NBA live updates: Highlights, scores from five matchups on Christmas Day

The NBA and Christmas go together as well as any other festive paring this time of year.

This year, the league has gifted fans five games sprinkled throughout the day, starting at noon ET with the San Antonio Spurs visiting the New York Knicks, who have played more games on Christmas Day (56) than any team in the NBA. That matchup will be followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Dallas Mavericks (2 p.m.), the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Boston Celtics (5 p.m.), the Golden State Warriors hosting the Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m.) and the night will be capped by the Denver Nuggets traveling to face the Phoenix Suns (10:30 p.m.).

USA TODAY Sports will provide the top highlights and scores throughout the day. Follow along.

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Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan has the do to match the day.

The Spurs lead 16-15 at the first timeout. Victor Wembanyama already has four points, four rebounds and two blocks with 5:08 remaining in the first quarter.

Chris Paul, PG
Devin Vassell, SF/SF
Harrison Barnes, SF/PF
Jeremy Sochan, PF
Victor Wembanyama, C

Jalen Brunson, PG
Mikal Bridges, SF/SG
Josh Hart, SF/PF
OG Anunoby, SF/PF
Karl-Anthony Towns, C

How to watch NBA games on Christmas Day

ESPN and ABC will broadcast all five NBA games on Christmas Day.

How to stream NBA games on Christmas Day

All five NBA games on Christmas will be streamed on ESPN+ and on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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The New York Knicks have played in 55 games on Christmas, more than any team in the league.

The New York Knicks’ 24 wins on Christmas are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the league record. The Philadelphia 76ers are third with 19. All three teams play on Christmas this year.

LeBron James and his former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade are tied for the most Christmas wins with 10. James has a chance to pass Wade if the Lakers can beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.