The NBA’s holiday tradition is back in full swing for Christmas Day 2025, and thanks to ESPN’s Shams Charania, we know precisely which five games will be stealing the spotlight. This year’s slate blends heavyweight clashes with rising-star showdowns, stretching from coast to coast.

The action tips off in New York, where the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. An East vs. East battle on basketball’s most famous stage is always special, but with both teams shaping up as serious contenders, this one could feel like an early taste of the playoffs. The Garden crowd on Christmas? That’s pure basketball magic.

Next, the spotlight shifts west to Oklahoma City, where the reigning champion Thunder welcome Victor Wembanyama and No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper’s San Antoni

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