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Why are there no NBA games tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 24?
While the December period is filled with festive fun, Christmas Eve seems to always be left out.
While the NBA, like soccer, spins through Christmas like Taz the Tasmanian Devil, full of energy and excitement, it does acknowledge that a little time off is, despite my disappointment, is allowed.
Christmas Eve is one of the few days of the year in which the NBA decides enough is enough and gives its superstars some time to spend with their families. That’s right: there is seemingly no historical reason or rhyme behind not having basketball on Christmas Eve - the tradition is just to keep it clear in the diary.
Why is there never NBA on Christmas Eve?
The NBA has never provided an official explanation for not scheduling games on Christmas Eve. However, it is widely believed that the league does so to allow players time to spend with their families and friends.
Christmas Eve is one of four days each year when no games are played, alongside Thanksgiving, Election Day, and the day of the NCAA men’s basketball championship.
Do not fear, basketball fan, as you only have to wait one more day until the drought ends. Christmas Day is a staple in the NBA calendar, and this year we have a feast of festive fun:
NBA Christmas Day schedule:
San Antonio Spurs - New York Knicks, 12 p.m. ET
Minnesota Timberwolves - Dallas Mavericks, 2:30 p.m. ET
Philadelphia 76ers - Boston Celtics, 5 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Lakers - Golden State Warriors, 8 p.m. ET
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:30 p.m. ET
How to watch NBA on Christmas Day
The Christmas action will be able to be viewed on plenty of channels during the festive period, with ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney all broadcasting the sport as it happens across the States.
You can also watch all NBA Christmas Games live on FuboTV, with a free trial.
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