What NBA games play on Christmas Day?
What are the NBA Christmas Day games in 2021?
- Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, 12:00 p.m. ET.
- Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks, 2:30 p.m. ET.
- Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns, 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers, 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz, 10:30 p.m. ET.
When did the NBA start playing games on Christmas Day?
The first NBA game played on December 25 came in 1947, a year after the NBA’s inception, when the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steamrollers at Madison Square Garden 89–75. Since then, the NBA has played games every year on Christmas Day except in 1998 (when a lockout canceled half the 1998–99 season).
How many Christmas Day games has LeBron played?
LeBron James’ stats on Christmas Day James has played 15 games on Christmas Day, posting averages of 25.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.5 steals on 48.4 percent shooting from the field and 29.4 percent shooting from 3-point range. He’s recorded 10 wins and five losses.
Who has the most points on Christmas Day in NBA history?
LeBron James
LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day with this free throw. With his 13th point during Saturday’s marquee matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas Day in Los Angeles, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant to claim the all-time career scoring lead on Christmas Day.
Does NFL play on Christmas Day?
2022 NFL Christmas tripleheader: Game times, matchups, how to watch, etc. There will be three marquee NFL games for fans to unwrap on Christmas Day during the 2022 regular season, in what will be the first Christmas tripleheader in league history.
What two teams play on Christmas Day?
Regular season
| Season | Visiting Team | Home Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Houston Texans |
| Oakland Raiders | Philadelphia Eagles | |
| 2020 | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
| 2021 | Cleveland Browns | Green Bay Packers |
How many games are on Christmas Day?
The NFL announced during its schedule release Thursday that it will play three games on Christmas this year. The NFL has held Christmas doubleheaders on seven occasions since 1971, but this will be the first time that three games have been played on the holiday.
How many times did Kobe play on Christmas?
He even refers to himself as such. But he’s now also the King of Christmas as he suited up for his 16th Christmas Day game, tying all-time leader Kobe Bryant, who played 16 times on Christmas during his 20-year career.
Which NBA team has the most Christmas games?
The New York Knicks
Hawks at Knicks, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN Walker has 19 career games with 40+ points; his teams are 5-14 in those games. The New York Knicks have played the most games on Christmas Day with 53 entering Christmas 2021. The Knicks are 22-31 (.