The NBA released its schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season on August 12, and with it came the much-anticipated unveiling of which teams would be competing in the highly-coveted Christmas Day slot.
The following five matchups will be taking place on December 25, 2025:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks, 12 p.m. ET (Madison Square Garden)
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2:30 p.m. ET (Paycom Center)
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors, 5 p.m. ET (Chase Center)
- Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 8 p.m. ET (Crypto.com Arena)
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. ET (Ball Arena)
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2025 NBA Christmas Day Betting Odds (December 25)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks, 12 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +5.5 (-108) | +184 | O 235.5 (-114) |
| New York Knicks | -5.5 (-112) | -220 | U 235.5 (-106) |
Odds as of December 22, 2025 at FanDuel Sportsbook
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 2:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | +10.5 (-108) | +370 | O 233.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -10.5 (-112) | -480 | U 233.5 (-110) |
Odds as of December 22, 2025 at FanDuel Sportsbook
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors, 5 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +5.5 (-108) | +184 | O 235.5 (-114) |
| Golden State Warriors | -5.5 (-112) | -220 | U 235.5 (-106) |
Odds as of December 22, 2025 at FanDuel Sportsbook
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | -3 (-110) | -154 | O 230.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +3 (-110) | +130 | U 230.5 (-110) |
Odds as of December 22, 2025 at FanDuel Sportsbook
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +4.5 (-108) | +160 | O 237.5 (-110) |
| Denver Nuggets | -4.5 (-112) | -190 | U 237.5 (-110) |
Odds as of December 22, 2025 at FanDuel Sportsbook
NBA Christmas Day Records
| Team | Record | Winning Percentage | Last Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 12-2 | .857 | 2023 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 14-4 | .778 | 2018 |
| Utah Jazz | 6-2 | .750 | 2021 |
| Washington Wizards | 16-7 | .696 | 2017 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2-1 | .667 | 2024 |
| Sacramento Kings | 18-11 | .627 | 2003 |
| Chicago Bulls | 13-8 | .619 | 2016 |
| Phoenix Suns | 13-9 | .591 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 20-15 | .571 | 2024 |
| Orlando Magic | 5-4 | .556 | 2011 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 6-5 | .545 | 2021 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 7-7 | .500 | 2017 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 4-4 | .500 | 2024 |
| Houston Rockets | 6-6 | .500 | 2019 |
| Indiana Pacers | 2-2 | .500 | 2004 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 5-5 | .500 | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 25-26 | .490 | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 8-9 | .471 | 2020 |
| Boston Celtics | 17-21 | .447 | 2024 |
| Golden State Warriors | 15-19 | .441 | 2024 |
| New York Knicks | 25-32 | .439 | 2024 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 9-12 | .429 | 2021 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 5-7 | .417 | 2024 |
| Detroit Pistons | 10-22 | .313 | 2005 |
| Denver Nuggets | 3-7 | .300 | 2024 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 6-14 | .300 | 2018 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 1-3 | .250 | 2020 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 0-1 | .000 | 2022 |
| Toronto Raptors | 0-2 | .000 | 2019 |
| Charlotte Hornets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Which NBA teams are playing on Christmas this year?
There are five NBA matchups on tap Christmas Day:
- 76ers vs. Knicks (12 ET, ABC/ESPN)
- Lakers vs. Mavericks (2:30 ET, ABC/ESPN)
- Bucks vs. Celtics (5 ET, ABC/ESPN)
- Grizzlies vs. Warriors (8 ET, ABC/ESPN)
- Suns vs. Nuggets (10:30 ET, ABC/ESPN)
Which NBA team has played the most Christmas Day games?
The New York Knicks have played 54 total games on Christmas, the most in NBA history. The Knicks have a 23-31 record, putting them one win away from tying the Los Angeles Lakers (24-24) for the most all-time wins on Christmas Day.
