As we wait to find out the full NBA schedule for the 2023-24 season, Thursday brought news that the Lakers would open up the season by taking on the Denver Nuggets on opening night, and the evening brought further clarity on another marquee matchup, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the team will face the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day.
Lakers-Celtics will be one of five games on the holiday, and Charania’s tweet makes it appear as though Los Angeles will get the prime, mid-day spot:
NBA’s Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium:
Bucks @ Knicks
76ers @ Heat
Celtics @ Lakers
Mavericks @ Suns
Warriors @ Nuggets— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 11, 2023The Lakers (and Knicks) are basically guaranteed to play on Christmas every year due to their massive local markets, but even if the purple and gold have to work on a day most of the rest of the world gets to take off, they will surely be pleased that they at least don’t have to travel, as they will be hosting the game in Los Angeles instead of heading to the east coast for it.