NBA Reveals Christmas Day Schedule Featuring 2026 Finals Rematch

The NBA has unveiled its Christmas Day schedule, which includes a rematch of the 2026 Finals. The games will take place on December 25, with matchups broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

The schedule features the Spurs visiting the Knicks, the Heat facing the Celtics, the 76ers playing against the Lakers, the Thunder taking on the Timberwolves, and the Nuggets squaring off with the Warriors. The Spurs will return to New York for the first time since their historic Finals loss, while the Thunder look to assert their dominance against the Timberwolves.

This year's lineup also includes LeBron James' return to Los Angeles after his time with the Lakers, as well as a matchup between the Celtics and Heat, which follows a failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo by Boston. The Christmas Day games promise to showcase some of the league's top talent, despite the Warriors' recent struggles.