The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming to an end, which also means that the NBA offseason with actual basketball games will soon be over. It will be more than two months before competitive games resume. However, the NBA is already giving us a taste of what’s to come.
The league’s 2024 Christmas Day lineup was recently announced by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This lineup features five highly anticipated games, including last season’s champion (the Celtics) and three of the four finalists. Notably, the reigning MVP (Nikola Jokic) and other award winners will be participating, making it an exciting lineup.
Here’s a breakdown of the games and why they are worth looking forward to:
5. Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
This matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry may not be the most exciting due to the teams’ current standings. Both teams are not top contenders, which lowers the anticipation for this game.
4. San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
While Victor Wembanyama’s potential performance at Madison Square Garden is intriguing, the overall strength of the teams affects the excitement level for this game.
3. Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
The history between these teams and the star players involved make this game promising. Expect an intense matchup with high-scoring plays.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
Despite the previous series ending in five games, the close margins indicate an exciting game to watch. Anthony Edwards’ development adds to the anticipation of this matchup.
1. Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
This game is a must-watch with the defending champions facing off against a strong team like the Celtics. The rivalry between these northeastern cities and the star players involved make it one of the most anticipated games of the regular season.
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