The Atlanta Hawks are riding a five game losing streak and have lost nine of their last eleven games heading into tonight's game against the New York Knicks. Ne

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night's game.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams suspended for one game following a fight on Saturday night.

The Knicks will be playing for the NBA-high 58th time on Christmas Day. They improved to 25-32 on the holiday last year by edging the Spurs 117-114. The Cavaliers are 7-7 on Christmas Day. Cleveland last played on the holiday in 2017, when it fell to the Golden State Warriors, 99-92.

If there was any question as to whether Christmas Day belonged to the NBA, the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers quickly provided an affirmative answer.

Follow along live with Emirates NBA Cup Championship game between the Knicks and Spurs, coming to you from Las Vegas.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will stick around in Las Vegas after a 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic. With the victory, the Knicks will serve as the Eastern Conference representative in the NBA Cup final. Brunson made 16-of-27 shots for 40 points, eight assists and four rebounds in the victory over Orlando.

Rick Pitino celebrated his draft analysis of Tyler Kolek following the guard's strong performance in the Knicks' win over the Cavaliers.