The NBA has announced its Christmas Day slate for 2024, featuring five highly anticipated games. The San Antonio Spurs, led by Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, marking the Spurs' first Christmas game since 2016. Other matchups include the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference Finals rematch, and the Philadelphia 76ers vs. reigning champions Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors, continuing the storied rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The Denver Nuggets will face the Phoenix Suns to conclude the day's action. Notably absent are the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat, replaced by the Spurs and Timberwolves.