The Clippers beat the Jazz 118-101, as Kawhi Leonard dropped 45 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter. 118-101, led by an incredible performance from Kawhi Leonard, who took over down the stretch. PURE DOMINANCE FROM KAWHI LEONARD TONIGHT.

Jazz vs Warriors best bet: Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-115)

A loaded Friday night NBA schedule features key matchups, late-night stars and a major storyline with Nikola Jokic sidelined for Denver.

Eight games get underway today, highlighted by an NBA TV tripleheader. First, the Wolves visit the Heat ( 5 ET | Tap to Watch ), before the Knicks host the Sixers ( 7:30 ET | Tap to Watch) and the Clippers face the Celtics ( 10:30 ET | Tap to Watch)

Predictions, picks and odds for the NBA's five Christmas games in 2025. The Knicks, Thunder, Warriors, Rockets and Nuggets are favorites.

There are few more delightful American traditions than the NBA's marquee Christmas Day slate. With no due respect to the brazen, oversaturated NFL — which has an abysmal Christmas schedule — the 25th of December will always belong to the Association and its biggest stars and best teams. It's just that much more special.

Our daily NBA player props for Saturday's slate features a solid overall game for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White against the LA Clippers.

Three games are first-time matchups for Dec. 25: the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET), with the Knicks extending their record for most games played on Christmas Day to 58; the Dallas Mavericks vs. the Golden State Warriors (5 p.m. ET); and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets (10:30 p.m. ET).

The NBA told Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs to stop wearing his headband around his neck during games and place the headband on his head to begin games.

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night for an 8 p.m. ET tip from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.