Who doesn\u2019t love a little reunion around the holidays? That\u2019s exactly what the NBA had in mind, apparently, with the news reported by ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania on Friday afternoon that the Christmas Day games this season will include a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udf84 NBA Christmas Day 2025 on ABC and ESPN, per sources:<\/p>\n
– Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks<\/p>\n
– San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n
– Houston Rockets at LA Lakers<\/p>\n
– Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n
– Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n
\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 8, 2025<\/p>\n
Another installment in the return of Klay Thompson to his former home will take place alongside a slate of games that includes the Cleveland Cavaliers at the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs at the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n
Mavericks<\/p>\n
Last year, the Mavs played the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day, in what was a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference Finals. Minnesota ended up winning the game 105-99.<\/p>\n
The last time the Mavs and Warriors played each other was on Feb. 12 at American Airlines Center. Dallas won 111-107 behind a 42-point performance from Kyrie Irving.<\/p>\n
Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.<\/p>\n
The NBA Christmas Day games are always highly anticipated, and this year’s matchups are sure to bring excitement to fans. The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors will face off in a thrilling game, and with the other matchups, there’s something for every NBA fan to enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of the Mavericks, Warriors, or any other team, Christmas Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family and enjoy some great basketball.<\/p>\n
Here are some frequently asked questions about the NBA Christmas Day games:<\/p>\n
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