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Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

NBA

The Mavericks and Warriors meet at Chase Center. Cooper Flagg (47.8 FG%) leads a Dallas team missing Kyrie Irving, while Klay Thompson (35.7 3PT%) faces Steph Curry (40.2 3PT%) as Golden State fights to improve its 14-15 record in the West.

Inside the NBA

Air Date: December 26, 2025

This Emmy Award-winning studio show, which airs following NBA telecasts on ESPN, is hosted by Ernie Johnson, with analysis from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and NBA champions Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal. It's a mix of highlights, interviews and hijinks, notably the verbal sparring sessions between the outspoken Barkley and his straight man, Smith. The show also welcomes various guest analysts throughout the season.

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers

NBA

The Lakers host the Rockets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. High scoring Houston (120.9 PPG) visits a potent Lakers squad (118.0 PPG) led by star guard Luka Doncic. Both teams meet in a high stakes battle for control of the Western Conference.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets

NBA

The Timberwolves visit the Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokic leads the home squad against Anthony Edwards and a deep Minnesota team. Both rivals meet in a high-stakes Northwest Division clash as the Wolves look to secure a road win.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 26, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 26, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 26, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA

The Thunder host the Spurs at Paycom Center. San Antonio looks to build on its recent 124-113 victory over Washington as De'Aaron Fox leads the charge. Shai Gilgeous Alexander leads the Thunder as these elite Western powerhouses clash.

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