Christmas Day Slate
Merry Christmas to all you that celebrate. I’m getting ready with the annual huge end of the year post for Sports Square, so wanted to just send wishes and give everyone some last minute predictions.
The Cowboys step into Christmas with expectations, and against the Commanders, they look ready to deliver. Dallas brings the sharper roster, more balance, and the ability to take control early. Washington competes, but this one feels like Dallas setting the tone for the day.
Detroit and Minnesota follow in a game that feels built for winter football. The Lions embrace physicality, patience, and discipline, all things that matter when emotions run high on a holiday stage. Against the Vikings, Detroit looks like the team more comfortable turning Christmas into a business trip.
Denver hosting Kansas City feels different this year. The Broncos are confident, locked in, and playing like a team that knows exactly who it is. The Chiefs, meanwhile, have looked human. Christmas night sets up perfectly for Denver to make a statement and walk away with one of their biggest wins of the season.
As the NFL hands the spotlight to the NBA, the energy only rises.
San Antonio versus Oklahoma City is a glimpse into the future, wrapped in Christmas lights. The Spurs’ youth, movement, and fearlessness give them an edge in a game that should be fast, fun, and full of momentum swings. This feels like a win that announces something bigger is coming.
Dallas and Golden State brings tradition. The Warriors on Christmas just feels right. Experience matters on this stage, and Golden State knows how to play when the world is watching. Expect composure, spacing, and a late run that seals it.
Cleveland and New York delivers grit. The Knicks thrive in games that feel heavy, physical, and emotional. Christmas Day fits that mold perfectly. New York controls the pace, wins the small battles, and grinds out a statement win.
Houston and Los Angeles is where youth meets legacy. The Rockets come in fearless, fast, and ready to spoil the holiday. Against a Lakers team still searching for consistency, Houston’s energy becomes the difference, turning this matchup into one of the day’s most entertaining surprises.
The night closes with a heavyweight feel.
Minnesota brings defense and hunger, but Denver brings calm, chemistry, and championship confidence. The Nuggets execute, stay poised, and remind everyone why they are still the standard when the lights shine brightest.
Christmas Day is about moments.
These games are built to create them.
Unfortunately or fortunately, the NBA seems to have thing much better than the NFL this year. The NBA takes over Christmas Day, but just this year.
Sorry for the boring article. You’re really going to enjoy the end of the year one.