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ESPN to show Disney-animated alt-cast of Knicks-Spurs on Dec. 25

BRISTOL, Conn. -- Mickey Mouse and many of Disney's iconic characters will be part of the NBA's first animated alt-cast on Christmas Day.

Disney and ESPN announced on Wednesday that the Dec. 25 game between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will be on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ as "Dunk the Halls."

Even though this is the first time with the NBA, ESPN has done alternate animated broadcasts for NFL and NHL games.

The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players' movements in sync with what is happening in real time on the field.