Analyst Ranks 5 NBA Christmas Games, Puts Spurs-Knicks Finals Rematch at No. 1
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Updated · SB Nation · Aug 11
Analyst Ranks 5 NBA Christmas Games, Puts Spurs-Knicks Finals Rematch at No. 1
3 articles · Updated · SB Nation · Aug 11
Summary
Five Christmas Day matchups have leaked ahead of Thursday’s full NBA schedule release, with San Antonio at New York ranked as the top draw in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals.
The analyst put Oklahoma City at Minnesota second and Philadelphia at the Lakers third, citing playoff-level intrigue, LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles, and star-heavy lineups.
Miami at Boston landed fourth as an Eastern rivalry reshaped by offseason moves, while Denver at Golden State ranked last because of its 10:30 p.m. ET tip and concerns both teams are trending downward.
The Christmas slate follows an opening-night triple-header already revealed, including the Knicks’ ring ceremony against James’ 76ers and another Spurs-Thunder showdown.