The NBA has set its Christmas Day schedule for the 2019/20 season, according to reports from multiple ESPN writers. Adrian Wojnarowski, Tim Bontemps, and Malika Andrews have details on the five games set for December 25, 2019.
While the order and times of the games haven’t yet been confirmed, these are the five matchups we’ll see on Christmas Day this December, per ESPN’s reporting:
- Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers
- Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
- Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors
- New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets
The Clippers/Lakers and Bucks/Sixers matchups will pit the two current favorites from the Western and Eastern Conferences against one another. Those games figure to be the headliners of the day, with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George squaring off against LeBron James and Anthony Davis, plus Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid going head-to-head.
The Rockets/Warriors game – a rematch of the most competitive Western postseason rivalry of the last two years – should be an entertaining showdown as well, even without Kevin Durant or Klay Thompson in the picture. James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and D’Angelo Russell will still provide plenty of star power.
The defending champion Raptors will make a rare Christmas Day appearance, hosting the new-look Celtics, led by Kemba Walker. It’ll also be a rare December 25 home game for the Nuggets, who will take on the young, up-and-coming Pelicans and No. 1 pick Zion Williamson.
Which Christmas Day game are you most looking forward to in 2019? Are there any teams or matchups you’re disappointed to see (or not see) on the December 25 schedule? Jump into the comment section below to share your thoughts!
I would prefer Utah at Brooklyn to Boston at Toronto.
Utah should play Denver; Pelicans, albeit the young talent, aren’t quite worthy of a Christmas game yet.
Can’t wait! I think I’m team LAC!!!!
About friggin time they took they Knicks off the 12/25 schedule.
You’re right, Norm. First time since World War I.
Where’s Washington at Charlotte? That is my must see TV.
What a game that only matters for lottery pick position? Pass
Bucks/Philly
Giannis/Embiid…. right now that is the best match up in the league… I CAN’T WAIT!!!
Those are some good games!
The Celtics Lol…
do clippers vs Lakers games never state one@ the other? there must be an official home team, so why didn’t it get listed?
It didn’t get listed here because it wasn’t reported. It’ll show up as either a Clippers or Lakers home game once the schedule is officially released.
Bucks/Philly baybee!!!