Jayson Tatum celebrating a three point basket during game against the Chicago Bulls on December 21, 2024 (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Jaden Harper
December 23, 2024
Boston Celtics (22-6) at Orlando Magic (18-12) - 7:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Two of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference go at it in Orlando as the Magic take on the Celtics. Jayson Tatum comes into this matchup after becoming the second Cetlic ever to have a 40-point triple double (Larry Bird) when the Celtics defeated the Bulls on Saturday. This season, Tatum is averaging 28.8 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. The Magic will hobble into this matchup, with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Moe Wagner all out for tonight's game. Added on the injury report is Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris, who are both listed as questionable.
San Antonio Spurs (15-13) at Philadelphia 76ers (9-17) - 7:00 p.m. (NBA TV, League Pass)
The Philadelphia 76ers have had it rough in the 2024-25. Injuries galore have derailed the Sixers plan to fully compete this season after signing Paul George to a max contract this past offseason. Joel Embiid returned to the court on Friday night and finally looked like himself and dropped 34 points in the Sixers victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Victor Wembanyama has continued to improve in his sophomore season, averaging a double-double so far this season. The last time the two big men faced off in Philadelphia, Embiid dropped a 76ers franchise record of 70 points in a victory.
San Antonio Spurs (15-13) at Philadelphia 76ers (9-17) - 7:00 p.m. (NBA TV, League Pass)
Boston Celtics (22-6) at Orlando Magic (18-12) - 7:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Utah Jazz (7-20) at Cleveland Cavaliers (25-4) - 7:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Houston Rockets (19-9) at Charlotte Hornets (7-21) - 7:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Minnesota Timberwolves (14-13) at Atlanta Hawks (14-15) - 7:30 p.m. (League Pass)
Brooklyn Nets (11-17) at Miami Heat (13-13) - 7:30 p.m. (League Pass)
Toronto Raptors (7-22) at New York Knicks (18-10) - 7:30 p.m. (League Pass)
Milwaukee Bucks (15-12) at Chicago Bulls (13-16) - 8:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Los Angeles Clippers (16-13) at Memphis Grizzlies (20-9) - 8:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Washington Wizards (4-22) at Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5) - 8:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) at Dallas Mavericks (18-10) - 8:30 p.m. (League Pass)
Phoenix Suns (14-13) at Denver Nuggets (15-11) - 10:00 p.m. (League Pass)
Indiana Pacers (14-15) at Golden State Warriors (15-12) - 10:00 p.m. (NBA TV, League Pass)
Detroit Pistons (12-17) at Los Angeles Lakers (16-12) - 10:30 p.m. (League Pass)