Both the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are dangling at the edge of the playoff picture heading into Christmas Day. Each after making the postseason in 2020-21, the Hawks defeating the Knicks in five games in the first round. The NBA scheduled these two teams because of Trae Young vs. the MSG crowd.
Does the NBA play on Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is one of the biggest days on the NBA's regular-season schedule, a fact that remains true in the 2021-22 season. This year's Christmas Day schedule contains five games that feature the league's brightest and youngest stars as well as a number of must-see matchups between rivals.
What games are on Christmas Day 2021?
Game Kickoff time TV channel
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Browns at Packers 4:30 p.m. ET Fox/NFL Network
Colts at Cardinals 8:15 p.m. ET NFL Network
Which NBA team has played the most Christmas games?
the New York Knicks
What NBA teams are playing Christmas Day 2021?
- Hawks at Knicks, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN.
- Celtics at Bucks, 2:30 p.m. ET, ABC.
- Warriors at Suns, 5 p.m. ET, ABC.
- Nets at Lakers, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.
- Mavericks at Jazz, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.