The NBA began playing games on Christmas Day in 1947, one year after the league's inception. The New York Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers 89-75 at Madison Square Garden in the league's ...

When did the NBA begin playing on Christmas Day? The NBA began playing games on Christmas Day in 1947 in its second season. This year marks the 77th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day. > ...

The first NBA games on Christmas Day took place in 1947, the NBA's second season, and have continued ever since. This year is the 77th time the NBA has had games on Christmas Day. All games are ...

They played in the NBA's first Christmas Day games back in 1947. Since then, the Knicks have constantly featured in the holiday schedule. The Knicks have not been in their best form in recent years.

They played in the NBA's first Christmas Day games back in 1947. Since then, the Knicks have constantly featured in the holiday schedule. The Knicks have not been in their best form in recent years.