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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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Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls

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From the United Center in Chicago.

San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers

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The Spurs take on the 76ers. Victor Wembanyama (SA) dazzled with 33 points in his first trip to the City of Brotherly Love in January, but Philadelphia won that game 133-123. The French megastar is averaging 22 points per game on the road in 2024-25.

New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets

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From Ball Arena in Denver.

San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

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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.

San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

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Acción de la NBA cuando New York Knicks recibe a San Antonio Spurs en el Madison Square Garden.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks

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Acción de la NBA con el duelo entre Minnesota Timberwolves y Dallas Mavericks en el American Airlines Center.

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.

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Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Warriors take on the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards scored 30 points to help Minnesota win its first night at Golden State on Dec. 6. Stephen Curry produced his own 30-piece Dec. 8 as the Dubs earned their first win over the Wolves in five tries.

Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers

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From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks

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From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls

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From the United Center in Chicago.

New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans

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The Knicks play the Pelicans in the Big Easy. New York beat New Orleans for the first time in four tries following a 118-85 decision Dec. 1. New York's Mikal Bridges had 31 points and seven made 3-pointers, both season highs, in that victory.

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs

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From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks

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From American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns

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The Suns (14-12) share the floor with the Pistons (11-17). Both clubs are coming off a home loss. Kevin Durant (PHX) scored a season-high 37 points Dec. 19. Cade Cunningham (DET) is one of the NBA's premier set-up men, averaging 9.6 assists per game.