Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard bring the star power that the NBA likes to showcase on its annual Christmas day schedule.  But they won't be playing this Christmas. And Bucks players, including Antetokounmpo,

The Christmas Day slate, which includes a matchup between LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, will tip off at 12 p.m. ET with a clash between the San Antonio Spurs (15–13) and the New York Knicks (18–10).

Last year on Christmas Day, Dallas guard Luka Dončić dropped 50 points and 15 assists. The Celtics are nearly double-digit favorites against the 76ers. The defending champions are second in the East, while Philadelphia is outside the play-in tournament during the early part of the season.

2024 marks the 77th year of the NBA staging high profile match-ups on Christmas Day and this year sees no let-up in the action with the league scheduling five attractive fixtures for fans to enjoy over the key day in the festive period.

Then, Vince and James break down Cade Cunningham’s spectacular season so far and if he deserves his first NBA All-star Selection. Later, Vince James chat trade destinations for Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler.