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The last Christmas game on the NBA schedule on Thursday, Dec. 25 is between two teams that know each other well as the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.
This NBA game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
The Timberwolves are 20-10 and on a three-game winning streak. Their last game was a 115-104 victory over the New York Knicks in which Anthony Edwards had 38 points, four steals and a block and Julius Randle went for 25. Donte DiVincenzo had 11 points and eight assists while Rudy Gobert went for 11 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
The Nuggets are 21-8, but coming off a 131-130 los to the Dallas Mavericks. Nikola Jokic went for 29 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, along with four steals, while Jamal Murray went for 31, 14 assists, seven boards and a steal. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 23 off the bench and Bruce Brown had another 13 off the bench, but the team also lost Cameron Johnson to an injury.
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Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
When: Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 p.m. EST
Where: Ball Arena in Denver
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
Streaming ServiceStarting Monthly PriceFree TrialFree Trial LengthMax DiscountDIRECTV$89.99Yes5 days$40 off first monthFuboTV$55.99Yes5 days$30 off first monthSling TV$45.99NoN/A$30 off first monthESPN$12.99NoN/AN/A
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