MSG is the most famous arena. That alone is deserving of a Christmas game, in the eyes of NBA brass, even if the team isn't good.
This.Sports media is shameless
Really it should be Rockets vs Warriors, Lakers vs Celtics and Philly vs Raptors
That way you have 2 possibly playoff previews and one cross conference game (which happens to be the most storied rivalry in NBA history.)
Yeah because Jazz Pelicans really will bring in casualsSome of you guys are thinking from a hardcore fans perspective and not a casual fans. No casuals want to watch the Spurs or Raptors on Christmas day.


Yeah because Jazz Pelicans really will bring in casuals
Anyway looks like the league trying to force philly Boston on us they got opening night too