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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier professional basketball league in North America. Established in 1946, the NBA consists of 30 teams, 24 of which are based in the United States and six in Canada. The regular season runs from October to April and the playoffs typically begin in April and can end in June. The NBA playoffs consists of four rounds: first round, semifinals, and the Conference finals followed by the NBA Finals. The reigning champion is the Toronto Raptors, led by their star player, Kawhi Leonard.\n\nThe NBA is known for producing some of the best talent in the game, and current popular players include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry. Legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell, and Magic Johnson have left a lasting legacy on the game and in their respective teams. Jordan is the NBA's all-time leader in points with 32,292.\n\nThe NBA’s history of population growth and team expansion has seen some of the best teams in the league such as the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Bulls. Since its beginnings, these teams have won a combined 67 championships. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way with 16 overall championships in their history, closely followed by the Boston Celtics who have won 17. \n\nThe NBA continues to reinvent itself and has recently seen an increase in three-point shooting, with the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest as a popular annual event. Statistics show that three-pointers were taken more often and made at a higher percentage, with officials making tweaks to the game such as through the introduction of the shot clock and the adjustment of the free-throw line distance. \n\nThe NBA is one of the most successful professional sports league in the world. With talented players, a vast history and culture, and multiple championships, it has quickly become one of the most popular leagues for which people tune in to watch - from high-profile playoff matchups to the fun and excitement of the All-Star Weekend.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

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Acción de la NBA. Los Angeles Lakers enfrentan a Golden State Warriors. Desde el Chase Center en San Francisco.

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns

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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.

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns

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Acción de la NBA. Denver Nuggets visita a Phoenix Suns. Desde el Footprint Center en la ciudad de Phoenix.

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

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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.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks

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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.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic

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From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers

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The Thunder roll in to play the Pacers. Oklahoma City owns the Western Conference's top road record at 11-3. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.6 points across his past eight road dates. Indiana has won three straight over OKC.

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Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks

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From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans

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The Nuggets close the curtain on a three-game trip by playing the Pelicans. The clubs have alternated winning the last six meetings after New Orleans prevailed 101-94 in November. Nikola Jokic (DEN) missed that match to witness the birth of his son.

Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings

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From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors

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The Rockets begin a three-game trip by heading north to face the Raptors. Toronto has won five of the last six meetings after splitting a pair last season with Houston. Scottie Barnes averaged 20.5 points for the Raps in those two contests.

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls

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From the United Center in Chicago.

Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic

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From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

Utah Jazz at Cleveland Cavaliers

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From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets

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From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.