NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
NBA schedules Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics for Christmas Day game
The NBA has scheduled the Miami Heat to play the Boston Celtics on December 25 at 2:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. This marks the first time these two teams will face each other on Christmas Day.
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This game is part of the NBA's five-game Christmas Day schedule for the 2026-27 season, impacting local sports programming and fan travel.
Key Facts
- The Miami Heat will play the Boston Celtics on December 25 at 2:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden.
- This is the first time the Heat and Celtics have played each other on Christmas Day.
- The Miami Heat have a historical record of 12 wins and 2 losses in previous Christmas Day games.
- The NBA is hosting five games on Christmas Day.
- The full 2026-27 NBA schedule is set to be released on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
Who's Mentioned
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