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NBA Christmas schedule revealed: Here are the 5 games for the 2026 holiday slate
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The Knicks had previously won the Larry O'Brien Trophy against the Spurs in San Antonio.
The NBA has announced its Christmas schedule for 2026, featuring five games on the holiday slate. One of the matchups includes the San Antonio Spurs facing off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This game is notable as it is a rematch of the NBA Finals, with the defending champion Knicks hosting the Spurs.
The Knicks had previously won the Larry O'Brien Trophy against the Spurs in San Antonio. Further details about the Christmas schedule and other matchups are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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