What happened: Miami will visit Boston, Oklahoma City will host Minnesota and Denver will face Golden State in the other three matchups. The slate is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 25.
Why it matters: James will face the Lakers on Christmas for the first time since his move to Philadelphia. The Knicks have been part of the league's holiday tradition since the NBA's first Christmas game in 1947.
By the numbers: Five games place 10 teams on ABC and ESPN for the 19th consecutive Christmas. New York's appearance will be its NBA-record 59th on Christmas Day.
What to watch: Philadelphia's Oct. 20 trip to New York will offer the first look at James' fit before the Lakers matchup.