NBA Christmas Day games announced! Celtics vs. Sixers, Lakers vs. Warriors

The NBA has already decided on the 5 games that will be played on the upcoming Christmas Day of the 2024/25 season of the competition. As expected, the reigning champions, Boston Celtics, will have one of the main attractions of the day, facing the revamped Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, we will witness a new LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry matchup with the duel between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, league sources have revealed the five games that will adorn the holiday:

• New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
• Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets

A Christmas full of action: The best of the NBA

The showdown between Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics is one of the great attractions of the day. The rivalry between these two historic Eastern Conference teams has been a constant in the NBA, and this year is no exception. The Sixers, with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, aim to make a statement by defeating the reigning champions, while the Celtics will strive to defend their supremacy.

Another duel that will capture many eyes is when Los Angeles Lakers face Golden State Warriors. This showdown, which has become a modern classic in the NBA, brings together two teams that have dominated the league in the last decade and boast some of the most iconic players in recent basketball history. A LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry matchup is always enticing.

A very interesting game will be the rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals, where Dallas Mavericks will host Minnesota Timberwolves. This matchup not only recalls the intense series between both teams but also tests two of the most promising Western franchises.

San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks continue to enhance the lineup. The Spurs are receiving renewed attention thanks to Victor Wembanyama. The young French phenom has sparked huge expectations in San Antonio, a city accustomed to greatness thanks to Tim Duncan and company. On the other hand, the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, are eager to establish themselves as a force in the Eastern Conference.

Finally, the clash between Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns concludes the Christmas lineup with a promising matchup. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, alongside Jamal Murray, will try to lead the Nuggets to an away victory against a Suns team featuring Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, two of the NBA's most prolific scorers.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¡Anunciados los partidos del Día de Navidad en la NBA! Celtics vs. Sixers, Lakers vs. Warriors...