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\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n See latest videos, charts and news<\/p>\n \n\tThis Christmas, the game lineup is stacked with marquee matchups with the league\u2019s best superstars playing against divisional rivals and top-seed playoff contenders. From Klay Thompson heading back to the Bay to face Steph Curry<\/a> and his old Golden State Warriors team, to LeBron James<\/a> going head-to-head with Kevin Durant, to the New York Knicks going to battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers to see who are the top dogs of the Eastern Conference, there\u2019s so many great storylines you don\u2019t want to miss out on.<\/p>\n \n\tWhether you\u2019re home, visiting family or making snow angels outside, we\u2019ve compiled every way you can tune into the 2025 NBA<\/a> Christmas Day games online and for free.<\/p>\n \t\tGame 1: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks (12 p.m.)\t<\/p>\n \n\tThe Christmas Day lineup starts off with a bang featuring one of the most anticipated matchups between the recently NBA Cup-winning New York Knicks and their biggest Eastern Conference threat, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With a surging Knicks squad playing host to a young and hungry Cavs team trying to live up to expectations, this game is a must-see after opening Christmas gifts.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Knicks vs. Cavs game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN\/ABC. Watch for free with DirecTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tGame 2: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2:30 p.m.)\t<\/p>\n \n\tAnother exciting, marquee matchup takes place at 2:30 p.m ET between western conference heavyweights, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After ending OKC\u2019s dominating win streak and heading to the NBA Cup Finals, the Spurs have the momentum heading into Christmas. However, the defending NBA Champs, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have proven to be the top dogs of the league this year. Whoever wins will set the tempo going into the second half of the season.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Knicks vs. Cavs game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN\/ABC. Watch for free with DirecTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tGame 3: Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors (5 p.m.)\t<\/p>\n \n\tKlay Thompson is heading home to take on Steph Curry and his former Warriors squad for the third game of the day. Joining Kay is rookie Cooper Flag and Anthony Davis, but taking down Golden State with Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler is no easy task.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Mavs vs. Warriors game takes place at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN\/ABC. Watch for free with DirecTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tGame 4: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m.)\t<\/p>\n \n\tLeBron and Durant may be the OGs in the league now, but both are still the most exciting acts on the court. Add in Luka Doncic for the Lakers and Amen Thompson alongside Alperen \u015eeng\u00fcnm for the Rockets, these two icons facing-off is a must-see during Christmas. <\/p>\n \n\tThe Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game starts at 8 p.m. on ESPN\/ABC. Watch for free with DirecTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tGame 5: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (10:30 p.m.)\t<\/p>\n \n\tFor the final game of the night, the NBA will give fans a rematch of a tremendous playoff series from two years ago between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Tipping off in Colorado, MVP front runner, Nikola Jokic, will aim to get his revenge on Anthony Edwards.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Timberwolves vs. Nuggets starts at 8 p.m. on ESPN\/ABC. Watch for free with DirecTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tHow to Watch the 2025 NBA Christmas Day Games Without Cable\t<\/p>\n \n\tThe 2025 NBA Christmas Day Games will air across ABC and ESPN while streaming<\/a> on DirecTV<\/a>, FuboTV<\/a>, Hulu + Live TV<\/a> and Sling TV. Don\u2019t have cable? Here\u2019s everything you need to know on how to stream NBA games online for free.<\/p>\n \t\tDirecTV\t<\/p>\n \n\tYou can watch ESPN and ABC online for free on DirecTV<\/a>, which is offering a 5-day free trial<\/a> for new users who sign up for one of the four packages. DirecTV<\/a> lets you watch live television online and its channel packages include a live feed of ESPN and ABC.<\/p>\n \n\tBesides access to hundreds of live TV channels, you\u2019ll also receive unlimited DVR storage, local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.<\/p>\n \t\tFubo TV\t<\/p>\n \n\tFuboTV<\/a> is another affordable live TV streamer as it comes with a five-day free trial for new users who sign up. The streaming service has three different plans, including a new skinny bundle called \u201cSports + News\u201d that starts at only $45.99 for the first month ($55.99 per month afterwards). In addition, Fubo has $30 off their Pro and Elite plans for the first month right now, which includes more than 300 channels, as well as 1,000 hours of free DVR and the option to stream on 10 devices at once.<\/p>\n \t\tSling TV\t<\/p>\n \n\tSling TV<\/a> is offering new half off off their first month with any of its three packages. You can choose from: the Orange<\/a>, Blue<\/a> or Orange + Blue<\/a>. However, ABC is only offered on the Blue<\/a> package, but you can watch simulcasted games on ESPN3 (which is only offered on Sling\u2019s Orange<\/a> package). Rather than choose between the two, you can combine the two with the Orange + Blue<\/a> package, which will give you access to more than 50 channels, DVR storage and the ability to stream on up to three devices.<\/p>\n \t\tHulu + Live TV\t<\/p>\n \n\tA subscription to Hulu + Live TV<\/a> gets you more than 95 live TV channels, such as ABC, to watch live sports, TV series and specials whenever you want. You also get access to the entire Hulu on-demand library (including select ABC content available to watch the day after it airs).<\/p>\n \n\tRight now, the streamer is offering three months of service for $64.99 per month. Once the promotion is over, a regular subscription starts for $82.99 per month.<\/p>\n \n\tFor even more content options, Hulu + Live TV<\/a> includes a subscription both Disney+<\/a> and ESPN Unlimited<\/a>, which will give you access to more sports coverage and ESPN<\/a> exclusive content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. 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