The New York Knicks may be without multiple key players in Monday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA on Christmas Day tips off at iconic Madison Square Garden today. Find out how to watch for free.

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“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”

Mickey Mouse and Goofy gave the Cavaliers and Knicks pregame speeches as part of ESPN's animated alternative broadcast.

The Knicks, who defeated the Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA’s third installment of the in-season tournament, will not be hoisting a banner to celebrate the occasion, The Post reported. The Knicks will instead celebrate the distinction “in a proper way” before Friday’s home game against the 76ers at MSG.

Merry NBA Christmas to all who celebrate, with a whole bunch of games in 2025 to enjoy on Thursday, Dec. 25. We've got some incredible matchups -- we ranked them for you, so you know which games to skip and which ones to watch -- all day and night.

The moment unfolded during the Knicks’ on-court celebration after winning the Emirates Cup on Tuesday, when Hart, standing behind Brunson, playfully poked him as cameras rolled. Brunson jumped in surprise at the touch, turning his body fully to face Hart, who went about celebrating as if nothing ever happened.

The New York Knicks (21-9) come off a Christmas Day win at home to open a three-game road trip on Saturday night when they face the struggling Atlanta Hawks (15-17), who have lost five straight and are on the back end of a home back-to-back,

ESPN and Disney are partnering up again on Christmas Day to create an alternate animated broadcast for Thursday’s matchup between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s the second straight year that ESPN will feature a Disney alt-cast on its platforms.