Christmas is here, and the NBA is celebrating it with 14 hours of non-stop action on the court. The league’s biggest stars, including LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić, and more, will put on a holiday showcase to deliver the adrenaline rush basketball fans crave. Ten teams will lock horns in five marquee matchups, capturing the excitement of the holiday. But beyond the action on the court, TV broadcasters will supercharge the experience with expert commentary and in-game insight. Here are the complete details about the announcers for the full NBA Christmas Day broadcast lineup.
NBA on Christmas 2025 Complete Schedule and Announcers Details
As always, there will be no shortage of breathtaking NBA action on Christmas Day. Here’s the complete schedule:
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Noon ET
The 2025 NBA Cup champions open the day with Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in a high-stakes Eastern Conference showdown.
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Announcers: Ryan Ruocco on play-by-play, joined by analyst Doris Burke and sideline reporter Jorge Sedano.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs at 2:30 p.m. ET
In the afternoon, Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs into Oklahoma City to face reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Thunder in a marquee 2:30 p.m. ET clash that could preview future Western Conference battles.
- Location: Paycom Center
- Announcers: Mark Jones calls the action, with analyst Jay Bilas and sideline reporter Katie George.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors at 5:00 p.m. ET
At 5 p.m., the Dallas Mavericks and this year’s first overall pick Cooper Flagg visit the Golden State Warriors and two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry in a clash of rising young and established veterans.
- Location: Chase Center
- Announcers: Dave Pasch on play-by-play, analyst P.J. Carlesimo, and sideline reporter Malika Andrews.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 8:00 p.m. ET
Primetime features a matchup of former MVPs and icons at 8 p.m., as the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant visit the Los Angeles Lakers, spearheaded by the league’s leading scorer, James, and the red-hot Dončić, who is also a top scorer.
- Location: Crypto.com Arena
- Announcers: Mike Breen calls the game with analysts Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, plus sideline reporter Lisa Salters.
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET
The NBA Christmas Day event will conclude with a late-night showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, set to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup features explosive young star Anthony Edwards going head-to-head with three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić.
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver
- Announcers: Marc Kestecher will handle the play-by-play duties, while Alyssa Lang and Stephanie White will provide courtside coverage and analysis to complement the broadcast.
Where to Watch NBA Christmas Day Games?
Fans can enjoy 14 consecutive hours of live NBA coverage across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, ESPN Radio, and the ESPN App.
