One of the NBA's grandest holiday traditions will come to an end this season. Virtually every year, the have hosted a Christmas game, and virtually every year Ryan O'Reilly Men Jersey , fans have complained that they didn't deserve the honor. And hey, it was a fair criticism. They've made the playoffs once in the past nine years and went winle s in six Christmas games between 2012 and 2020.But this year's Knicks are a different story. At 18-15, they currently sit in the No. 6 slot in the Eastern Conference. Directly ahead of them at No. 5 are the , who are rounding into form after a slow and injury-riddled start to their season. The 76ers have won eight of their Ivan Barbashev Men Jersey past 11. The Knicks recently had an eight-game winning streak snapped. For once, one of the most fun games on the Christmas slate will be played in New York. Here's everything you need to know to tune into Sunday's opener.When:Sunday, Dec. 25 | 12 p.m. ETWhere:Madison Square Garden -- New York, New YorkTV:ABC/ESPN |Live stream: (try for free) Odds: NY +2; O/U: 218 (via Caesars Sportsbook) Featured Game | New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Moneyline Spread Total NY PHI Knicks: has thrived all year, and is starting Jake Dotchin Women Jersey to look more and more like the All-NBA player we saw in 2021, but lately, the most impre sive Knick has been . In what is becoming an annual trend, Barrett started the season slowly before figuring things out in December. In his last eight games, Barrett is averaging 27.3 points per game for New York, and now he'll have a chance to prove he can sustain it against the NBA's No. 2 defense.76ers: is playing his way back into Brett Hull Men Jersey the MVP race, and this could be just the stage he needs to announce his candidacy. The two-time runner-up is averaging almost 34 points per game since returning from injury, and a Christmas Day win over the Knicks could be a major boost to his MVP resume. Of course, the Knicks won't make it easy for him. Shayne Corson Women Jersey They have the NBA's No. 2 ranked defense in December, and they've allowed the league's fifth-lowest restricted area field goal percentage in that time.The Knicks have struggled to defend post-ups this season, ranking in the 30th percentile league-wide in terms of opponent's post-up efficiency. It's one of the few weakne ses in a defense that has played great lately, but it's a weakne s you can't afford against Embiid. That gives Philadelphia the slimmest of edges. The pick: 76ers
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