US EditionNBA Christmas Day Games Reach 47 Million Viewers, Highest in 15 Years
Draymond Green said playing on Christmas disrupts players' family time and mood despite the games' high profile and entertainment value, with five games on the 2025 slate.
- During the Warriors' Dec. 25 game, Draymond Green criticized Christmas scheduling as he helped the Warriors beat the Mavericks 126-116.
- The NBA has scheduled Dec. 25 games since 1947, with defending champions routinely featured; the Golden State Warriors appeared 12 consecutive times, eight at home, and five games were on the 2025 Christmas Day slate.
- Green said on his podcast, 'Yes, it is an honor to be considered one of the great draws that is in the NBA', but warned the schedule can impact players' mood and family time.
- His remarks drew fan pushback and echoed concerns from other NBA stars, with LeBron James saying he would "much rather be at home" this year.
- The Christmas slate featured a 142-138 overtime thriller with Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards and the Spurs' 117-102 win, while Draymond Green played his 11th Dec. 25 game.
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The NBA has seen its highest Christmas Day viewership in 15 years. More than 47 million people in the United States watched at least part of five of the league's Christmas specials, a 45 percent increase from last year, the league said.
The NBA has seen its highest Christmas Day viewership in 15 years. In the United States, more than 47 million people watched at least part of five Christmas specials of the elite North American professional basketball on ABC and ESPN, a 45 percent increase from last year, the league said.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThe NBA experienced its best audience figures on Christmas Day in 15 years, announced the league on Wednesday.
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NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
The NBA announces its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years. More than 47 million people in the U.S. watched at least part of the five-game slate, marking a 45% increase over last year.
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