The NBA and Christmas have been interlinked since the first slate of holiday games debuted in 1947. Check out this year's schedule and fun facts now.

A reason to watch: It’s basketball’s best rivalry right now. Oklahoma City opens the week atop the Western Conference and first in defensive rating. San Antonio is second in the conference with the third-rated defense, and it’s gone 3-for-3 against the defending champs this season.

One of the best traditions on Christmas Day is sitting down after presents and breakfast to watch a nonstop NBA slate. Since 1947, the NBA has brought you Christmas Day basketball with some of the most entertaining matchups of the season. The almost 80 ...

The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.

The Chicago Bulls (19-21) aim to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (11-27) on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. If you're looking for parlay options, we list those for you below.

If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Kicking things off at 12 p.m. ET is a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and recently crowned NBA Cup winners, the New York Knicks.

The NBA announced last week that more than 47 million people in the U.S. watched at least some of the five-game Christmas slate on ABC and ESPN, which represents a 45% increase over last year. There was an average of 5.5 million viewers for the games, up 4% from a year ago.

The Brooklyn Nets came away with a 112-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls to snap a five-game losing streak. The Bulls nearly stole this game late in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Nets 37-23. Brooklyn held a 108-102 lead with a minute left to go in the game,