# Best NBA games on Friday, December 25, 2026

Friday, December 25, 2026 · 5 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, December 25 is the Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, 5:00 PM ET. Next best: Spurs at Knicks (12:00 PM ET, ABC / ESPN) and Nuggets at Warriors (10:30 PM ET, ABC / ESPN).

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score: https://hoopsmenu.com/how-we-score

## 1. Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers — score 94

5:00 PM ET · ABC / ESPN · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600012)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Tyrese Maxey
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks — score 92

12:00 PM ET · ABC / ESPN · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600010)

- Star duel: Karl-Anthony Towns vs Victor Wembanyama
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10
- Finals rematch from last season's playoffs

## 3. Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors — score 87

10:30 PM ET · ABC / ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600014)

- Star duel: Stephen Curry vs Nikola Jokić
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10
- GSW could be without Jimmy Butler III

## 4. Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 78

8:00 PM ET · ABC / ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600013)

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- OKC could be without Chet Holmgren

## 5. Miami Heat at Boston Celtics — score 76

2:30 PM ET · ABC / ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600011)

- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Giannis Antetokounmpo
- BOS have won 8 of their last 10

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 3:52 PM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-12-25 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)