​On Christmas Day, the NBA knows how to deliver. The league routinely provides fans with some tantalizing matchups on the holiday, knowing most fans are sitting at home relaxing after spending quality time with their friends and family. So it should come as no surprise that the league once again delivered a fantastic slate during the 2026-27 NBA season. It all starts at noon ET, when fans will be treated to last year’s NBA Finals matchup. For the first time since Game 5, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head, kicking off the Christmas Day action.The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day (Friday, Dec. 25) for the 19th consecutive year, with ABC and ESPN both televising each matchup.Highlights include the first meeting between the Knicks and Spurs since the 2026 NBA Finals, as well as new 76er LeBron James’ return… pic.twitter.com/CgWdaaFJXN— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) August 11, 2026Knicks vs. Spurs will be followed by the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Both teams were thought to be strong contenders for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, but the Heat won that battle.Later in the day, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to California to take on the Los Angeles Lakers, James’ former club.The day closes out with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets vs. the Golden State Warriors.This story will be updated.