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Ring in the New Year with a full day of NBA action. See every game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, including TV info, records and key storylines.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) host the Phoenix Suns (19-13) at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. Phoenix has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, and they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling in a New Year’s Eve matchup against Cleveland.
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).
Looking for NBA games on TV tonight? Here is the full Tuesday, December 30 schedule, start times, channels, records and players to watch.
It’s the Thunder vs. 76ers today in Oklahoma City. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.
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.
This year features another five games being played on Christmas Day, including several NBA title contenders, which basketball fans can watch nationally. The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will take on the New York Knicks (20-9) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at noon ET on ABC and ESPN and the ESPN app.
NFL games drew more than four times the viewership of the NBA’s matchups on Christmas Day, with the Vikings win over Detroit leading the way.
Follow along with live updates on today's Christmas Day NBA action on ABC and ESPN, beginning with Cavaliers-Knicks.