The NBA has determined the teams participating in the Christmas Day schedule for the 2024-2025 season. Shams Charania of The Athletic posted the roster on X. Five matchups were announced:
The Timberwolves vs. Mavericks game will reprise the Western Conference Finals from the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Health allowing, the slate of games will include 7 of the top 9 vote-getters for NBA MVP from the 2023-24 season, including winner Nikola Jokic, plus the reigning Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year. 10 of 15 All-NBA players from 2024 will also participate.
Feb 13, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Mark Cuban laughs during the second half of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat at American Airlines
The Boston Celtics are one of the teams who are expected to be a contender at the end of the season. They are the defending NBA champions, so they feel like the
Nikola Jokić is still rewriting the record books — and treating it like just another day at the office. In a 149-141 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns
The New York Knicks are one of the best teams in the NBA, but as of late, they have been defined more by their struggles than their triumphs.The Knicks are 0-7