NBA Christmas Day Game History

The New York Knicks lead all NBA franchises with an impressive 58 Christmas Day game appearances. They are closely followed by the Los Angeles Lakers, who have featured in 52 holiday matchups. The Boston Celtics rank third with 38 games, while the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers are tied at 35 each. These iconic teams have been a consistent presence on the festive NBA calendar. Other notable franchises with a rich Christmas Day history include the Detroit Pistons (32), Sacramento Kings (29), and Washington Wizards (23). Teams like the Phoenix Suns (22) and Atlanta Hawks (21) also show significant participation. At the other end of the spectrum, the Toronto Raptors have only two appearances, and the Memphis Grizzlies just one. Notably, the Charlotte Hornets remain the sole NBA team yet to play on Christmas Day. NBA ChristmasDayGames NewYorkKnicks LosAngelesLakers BostonCeltics GoldenStateWarriors Philadelphia76ers