The New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks game will be played on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7:00 pm CT at the Smoothie King Center. Here's all the ways to watch, live stream and listen to the game. Watch highlights from New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Derik ...

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Christmas Day showdown of the Eastern Conference. The Knicks' annual Holiday Game comes after New York's NBA Cup crown and in the midst of plenty of headlines. This team is considered a contender for an actual Championship, but may also be the best suitor for a blockbuster trade.

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The NBA 's Christmas Day slate kicks off with an exciting Eastern Conference matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks on Thursday (December 25). This holiday showdown at the iconic Madison Square Garden promises high-stakes basketball,