The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) host the Phoenix Suns (19-13) at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. Phoenix has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, and they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling in a New Year’s Eve matchup against Cleveland.

Ring in the New Year with a full day of NBA action. See every game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, including TV info, records and key storylines.

ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 averaged 5.5 million viewers for five games on Christmas, which is the league’s best figure since 5.8 million in 2018 and up 4% from 5.3 million last season.

The Spurs and Knicks close out 2025 with a big matchup on New Year’s Eve in San Antonio. Catch the action at 7:00 ET on NBA TV.

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.

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 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.

Once synonymous with NBA basketball, Christmas Day no longer belongs solely to the league.The NFL avoided Christmas Day games for three decades before returning to the holiday in 2020, cautiously reentering what had long been the NBA’s domain.