Knowing this, the NBA strategically decided early on to schedule games on Christmas Day that showcase the league's top teams and best players in an effort to captivate television audiences.

This year, the league is putting on five games beginning at noon on the East Coast. If you don’t have cable, you can catch every layup with live TV streaming services. This year the NBA will ...

Mired toward the bottom of the NBA after a 2-8 start, the Bucks have been on a tear since. This was their 13th win in their last 16 games, even though it won't be part of the official record.