By Alex Barutha, RotoWire
Special to Yahoo Sports
Christmas Day features five key NBA matchups with playoff implications, highlighted by stars like Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks, while the San Antonio Spurs take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Dallas Mavericks meet the Golden State Warriors. Injuries could shift player roles significantly, impacting fantasy outcomes. The slate promises exciting storylines and performances from emerging talents on this festive basketball day.
