NBA replacing All-Star Game with team tournament
The NBA’s All-Star Game will be an All-Star tournament this year as the league announces major changes to the annual event.
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The NBA continues to have its place on Christmas Day with its yearly slate of games.
The schedule will feature five games throughout the day and will feature the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors among others.
It also will feature the next generation of stars such as Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards.
The New York Knicks have played in 56 Christmas Day games, the most of any team in the league, but they share the record for most wins on the holiday with the Lakers at 24.
LeBron James will have the opportunity to surpass former teammate Dwyane Wade for most wins on Christmas Day. Wade and James are tied at 10 victories.
James already holds the records for most games (18) and points scored (476) on Christmas Day.
Here’s everything you need to know.
The Spurs will play the Knicks in New York at noon ET on ABC/ESPN and Fubo
The Timberwolves will play the Mavericks in Dallas at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN and Fubo
The 76ers will play the Celtics in Boston at 5 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN and Fubo
The Lakers will play the Warriors in San Francisco at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN and Fubo
The Nuggets will play the Suns in Phoenix at 10:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN and Fubo.
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