76ers vs Celtics and Lakers vs Warriors top the NBA schedule for Christmas Day

The NBA remains true to its tried and tested formula for Christmas Day: bringing its biggest stars to the biggest stages.

That means Victor Wembanyama at Madison Square Garden. It means a matchup between two Olympic teammates: Jayson Tatum versus Joel Embiid in one game, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis versus Stephen Curry in another.

NBA game list for Christmas Day leaked by SHam Charania from The Athletic:

• Spurs at Knicks
• Timberwolves at Mavericks
• 76ers at Celtics
• Lakers at Warriors
• Nuggets at Suns

The reigning champion Celtics will get the top seed on Christmas Day as planned, but it's not a rematch of the Finals. Boston will face Embiid, Paul George and one of their biggest opponents in the East, the 76ers, while Luka Doncic and the Mavs will face Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in the game before that. These are top-notch matchups that are worth tuning in for.

The Lakers' game against the Warriors is a clear testament to the glory – LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still the biggest domestic and international crowd-pullers and the NBA will send them into their heyday as long as they are still playing (and both are at a very high level). just ask Serbia).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder were snubbed. Oklahoma City is the clear favorite in the West to start the season – but SGA and Jalen Williams aren't as attractive as LeBron or Curry, so they get Christmas Day off. And no Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, either.