Predictions, picks and odds for the NBA's five Christmas games in 2025. The Knicks, Thunder, Warriors, Rockets and Nuggets are favorites.

This roster includes Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle and Grady for play-by-play. In-game analysts include Reggie Miller, Vince Carter, Jamal Crawford and more. Maria Taylor is the lead sideline reporter, and some of the broadcasts have also included former players such as Robbie Hummel and Austin Rivers sitting on the benches for a different perspective.

Starting with a noon tipoff and running until after midnight, there are five games on Christmas Day 2025 over more than 13 consecutive hours of coverage on ABC and ESPN. Four of the past six NBA champions will be in action: the Lakers (2020), Warriors (2022), Nuggets (2023) and Thunder (2025).

NBA Christmas Day records: All-time stat leaders for points, games, assists, rebounds and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In addition to the regular season and playoffs, the NBA tracks Christmas Day records.

There are few more delightful American traditions than the NBA's marquee Christmas Day slate. With no due respect to the brazen, oversaturated NFL — which has an abysmal Christmas schedule — the 25th of December will always belong to the Association and its biggest stars and best teams. It's just that much more special.

High-scoring NBA games fire up players and fans across the league. What are the most notable matchups? Check out this all-time list for more details.

From Bernard King‘s historic 60 points to the epic Shaquille O’Neal vs. Kobe Bryant showdown and Kyrie Irving‘s dagger, NBA Christmas Day games deliver

LeBron James will play in his 20th holiday game this year and tops the list of players who have shined the brightest in the annual showcase slate.

Immediately following a terrific lineup on Christmas Day, the NBA is back with nine games and more storylines to follow. The Eastern Conference is in the spotlight, with 12 of the 18 teams competing representing the East. The night wraps up out West, where the surging Portland Trail Blazers look to halt the LA Clippers’ recent momentum.