The Denver Nuggets are set to face off against the Phoenix Suns in a Christmas Day rematch this year, as reported by Shams Charania. This will be the fifth time in the last six years that the Nuggets will be playing on Christmas, showcasing their status as one of the league’s top teams. Last Christmas, Nikola Jokic put on a show against the Suns with a triple-double performance, leading the Nuggets to victory.
The Suns, on the other hand, will be playing on Dec. 25 for a fourth consecutive season but are yet to secure a win on the holiday. Despite this, Phoenix has a 12-9 all-time record on Christmas Day. The Nuggets have a historical record of 3-6 on Christmas, with wins in the past two years.
The Christmas Day schedule also includes matchups between the Spurs and New York Knicks, the Timberwolves and Mavericks, the 76ers and Celtics, and the Lakers and Warriors. The full Nuggets schedule is expected to be released soon, with the Suns game likely being a highly anticipated one, especially following Kevin Durant’s recent actions.
Overall, NBA Christmas games have a long history dating back to 1947, with this year’s lineup promising exciting matchups for fans to enjoy during the holiday season.
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