From Peacock headliners to late night finishes, Monday’s NBA schedule on Dec. 29 delivers star power, playoff contenders and a full night of basketball.

The Heat (17-15) host the Nuggets (22-9) looking for a third straight win as Denver continues its road trip after a surprise loss.

Merry Christmas, NBA fans. It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year, with a full slate of games on Thursday, December 25, officially tipping off at noon ET. There will be five games throughout the day,

This year features another five games being played on Christmas Day, including several NBA title contenders, which basketball fans can watch nationally. The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will take on the New York Knicks (20-9) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at noon ET on ABC and ESPN and the ESPN app.

This roster includes Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle and Grady for play-by-play. In-game analysts include Reggie Miller, Vince Carter, Jamal Crawford and more. Maria Taylor is the lead sideline reporter, and some of the broadcasts have also included former players such as Robbie Hummel and Austin Rivers sitting on the benches for a different perspective.

The NBA’s strong viewership numbers in 2025-26 are continuing as the year comes to an end. More than 87 million people in the U.S. have watched NBA games this season across NBC/Peacock, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBA TV, the most viewers in 15 years and up 89% vs. last year, the league announced Monday.

The Golden State Warriors face the Brooklyn Nets on December 29, 2025, with both teams seeking consistency. Injuries and heavy minutes for Warriors' stars like Stephen Curry could impact rotations. Brooklyn,