NBA schedule: Knicks and Spurs reignite Finals rivalry and LeBron James returns to play Lakers on Christmas Day

On Christmas Day, the NBA knows how to deliver. The league routinely provides fans with some tantalizing matchups on the holiday, knowing most fans are sitting at home relaxing after spending quality time with their friends and family. So it should come as no surprise that the league once again delivered a fantastic slate during the 2026-27 NBA season. It all starts at noon ET, when fans will be treated to last year’s NBA Finals matchup. For the first time since Game 5, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head, kicking off the Christmas Day action....