What happened: Boston draws Miami in one holiday showcase, and LeBron will return to Los Angeles for a meeting with Luka and the Lakers. The league previously set the Christmas lineup as a five-game run from noon to 10:30 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: New York gets another marquee stage after its title run, while Boston-Miami pits Jayson Tatum's reshaped roster against Giannis' new team. LeBron's 76ers landing opposite the Lakers keeps one of the offseason's biggest moves in the league's holiday window.

What to watch: Game times and broadcast windows are the next details to watch as training camps near. The marquee pairings will also sharpen focus on how quickly New York, Boston, Miami and Philadelphia settle revamped rotations before opening night.