If you plan to spend Christmas Day watching more NBA basketball than is really polite, odds are you’ll be watching with family or friends who aren’t as keen on basketball as you are. Here’s a rundown of every game on the marquee, and what the thinking fan is talking about.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors
When to watch: 5 p.m. EST on ABC
CARM-Elo favorite: Warriors by 7 (76 percent)
This has been the most anticipated game of the new season since the moment last season ended.