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ESPN • 3:00 PM UTC • 1h

First Take

Air Date: December 25, 2024

Stephen A. Smith joins host Molly Qerim on this weekday morning sports debate show. Smith provides his expert takes on the day's trending sports topics and under-the-radar news. They're regularly joined by veteran analysts and the top guests in sports and entertainment.

ESPN • 4:00 PM UTC • 1h

NBA Countdown

EP57 "NBA Countdown"

Bold opinions, discussion and debate centered on the top storylines from around the league. Mike Greenberg hosts this pregame show with analysts Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon.

5:00 PM UTC • 2h 30m • ESPN

San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

NBA

The NBA's Christmas Day slate begins with the Spurs visiting the Knicks. Victor Wembanyama piled up 40 points and 20 rebounds as San Antonio beat New York 130-126 in overtime March 29. Jalen Brunson (NY) went off for 61 points in that loss.

7:30 PM UTC • 2h 30m • ESPN

Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks

NBA

Minnesota returns to the NBA's Christmas Day lineup with this visit to play Dallas. The Timberwolves last played on Dec. 25 in 2017, when they beat the Lakers to improve to 1-1. Dallas is 4-3 on Christmas after a 128-114 win over Phoenix last year.

10:00 PM UTC • 2h 30m • ESPN

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

NBA

A pair of NBA Christmas Day stalwarts take to the court in Beantown as the Celtics host the 76ers. Philadelphia is 19-15 on Dec. 25 after falling to Miami 119-113 last season, while Boston is 17-20 after picking up a 126-115 win over the Lakers.

ESPN • Dec 26, 2024 • 30m

NBA Countdown

EP56 "NBA Countdown"

Bold opinions, discussion and debate centered on the top storylines from around the league. Mike Greenberg hosts this pregame show with analysts Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon.

Dec 26, 2024 • 2h 30m • ESPN

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

NBA

The stars are out as the Warriors host the Lakers. Golden State plays on Christmas for the 12th straight year, while Los Angeles is featured for a seventh consecutive time. The Lakers beat the Dubs on Christmas in 2018 despite LeBron James' injury.

Dec 26, 2024 • 2h 30m • ESPN

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns

NBA

The Suns and Nuggets complete the festivities in Arizona. The two sides met on Christmas Day in 2022, with Denver pulling out a 128-125 overtime victory. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic decked the halls with a monster 41-point, 15-assist triple-double.

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