What happened: San Antonio visits New York, Miami travels to Boston and Philadelphia faces the Lakers. Oklahoma City plays Minnesota, while Denver visits Golden State.
Why it matters: The Knicks and Lakers receive holiday home dates, while the Spurs, Heat, 76ers, Thunder and Nuggets travel. Spurs-Knicks reprises the 2026 NBA Finals matchup.
By the numbers: Five games feature 10 teams: three intra-conference matchups and two East-West pairings.
What to watch: Watch for tip times and the full 2026-27 national television schedule.