The December 25 schedule lists Spurs–Knicks at noon, Heat–Celtics at 2:30 p.m., 76ers–Lakers at 5 p.m., Thunder–Timberwolves at 8 p.m., and Nuggets–Warriors at 10:30 p.m. All times are Eastern; ABC and ESPN carry the slate.
Pick your window early
If basketball is part of your holiday, decide which game matters most and plan around that window. A single agreed viewing time is often easier on a household than keeping the television on all day.
Convert the start to your local time before sending invitations. For relatives in another time zone, include both the matchup and the zone so a casual “see you at five” does not create confusion.
Recheck closer to the day
A schedule establishes a matchup, not the availability of every player. Check official game information again before making a trip or buying access specifically to see one star.
For anyone watching with guests, try captions and clear dialogue audio before the room gets noisy. Keep a quieter space available for those who would rather talk.
This planner was checked October 18. The linked NBA announcement is the starting reference; use the league's game schedule for any later changes.
