Take a look at this year's NBA Christmas Day game schedule, including which teams are playing and when and how to watch.

The Pelicans average 10.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.0 fewer makes per game than the Knicks allow (14.6). The Knicks are shooting 47.7% from the field, 1.1% lower than the 48.8% the Pelicans' opponents have shot this season.

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA on Christmas Day tips off at iconic Madison Square Garden today. Find out how to watch for free.

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks came back from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in the Christmas opener. Here's what you missed.

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta heads into the matchup with New York as losers of five straight games. The Hawks have gone 9-12 against Eastern Conference teams. Atlanta is third in the NBA with 17.6 fast break points per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 4.0.

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks boast a strong 16-8 Eastern Conference record, while the Cavaliers are known for their potent 3-point shooting.

The Knicks enter the holiday break with standout grades across the board—from the stars to the margins of the rotation to the coach himself. If this is a midterm exam, New York is passing with

The New York Knicks have been one of the top teams in the league entering 2026. As of writing, they are in the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 22-9 record.

The Atlanta Hawks recorded their sixth straight defeat, falling to the New York Knicks 128-125 on Saturday night at State Farm Arena. Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 31 points and 14 rebounds with Nickeil Alexander-Walker adding 25 points. For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 36 points, while Jalen Brunson added 34 points.