This Christmas Day, NBA fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of matchups that promise to deliver holiday hoops thrills. The day kicks off with the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the New York Knicks at 12 pm ET, followed by a clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets at 2:30 pm ET. The day’s marquee matchup features the Boston Celtics facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers at 5 pm ET.
As the festivities continue, the Philadelphia 76ers will go head-to-head with the Miami Heat at 8 pm ET, offering fans a prime-time showdown. Wrapping up the Christmas Day basketball lineup is a late-night matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at 10:30 pm ET.
Tune in to the SiriusXM app to catch all the Christmas basketball action! Listen live to your choice of the home, away, or national feed – see times and channel information below.
December 25 at 12 pm ET.
New York Knicks – (Ch. 86) in your vehicle (Ch. 899) on the SiriusXM app
Milwaukee Bucks – (Ch. 80) in your vehicle (Ch. 896) on the SiriusXM app
National – (Ch. 80) in your vehicle (Ch. 80) on the SiriusXM app
December 25 at 2:30 pm ET.
Denver Nuggets – (Ch. 86) in your vehicle (Ch. 889) on the SiriusXM app
Golden State Warriors – (Ch. 80) in your vehicle (Ch. 887) on the SiriusXM app
National – (Ch. 80) in your vehicle (Ch. 80) on the SiriusXM app
December 25 at 5 pm ET.
Los Angeles Lakers – (Ch. 86) in your vehicle (Ch. 893) on the SiriusXM app
Boston Celtics – (Ch. 881) on the SiriusXM app
December 25 at 8 pm ET.
Miami Heat – (Ch. 86) in your vehicle (Ch. 895) on the SiriusXM app
Philadelphia 76ers – (Ch. 902) on the SiriusXM app
December 25 at 10:30 pm ET.
Miami Heat – (Ch. 86) in your vehicle (Ch. 903) on the SiriusXM app
Philadelphia 76ers – (Ch. 886) on the SiriusXM app
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