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Ring in the New Year with a full day of NBA action. See every game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, including TV info, records and key storylines.
Clemson won three straight games to conclude nonconference play. Clemson is without injured freshman reserve guard Zac Foster but has maintained its production. Forward RJ Godfrey leads the Tigers in points (11.3) and rebounds (5.8)
This year features another five games being played on Christmas Day, including several NBA title contenders, which basketball fans can watch nationally. The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will take on the New York Knicks (20-9) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at noon ET on ABC and ESPN and the ESPN app.
There are five NBA games scheduled for Christmas Day, continuing one of the league’s longest-running traditions.
This roster includes Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle and Grady for play-by-play. In-game analysts include Reggie Miller, Vince Carter, Jamal Crawford and more. Maria Taylor is the lead sideline reporter, and some of the broadcasts have also included former players such as Robbie Hummel and Austin Rivers sitting on the benches for a different perspective.
Contenders like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have advanced to the knockout round of the 2025 NBA Cup.
Before the Warriors meet the Hornets, here's all the info you need for Wednesday's contest on New Year's Eve, including how to watch.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James did not hold back after the team's 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons.