All of these issues could have come into focus on Christmas, the league’s big day in the spotlight with five nationally televised games and something like the unofficial season opener for casual fans.

There are an abundance of dates on the NBA calendar that qualify as must-watch TV for fans all over the globe, but Christmas Day’s hoops marathon stands out as one of the very best with wall-to-wall basketball starting at noon eastern. Here’s our preview for all of the five matchups, which will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Disney+:

The NBA on Christmas Day reaches spectators in more than 200 countries and over 50 languages. Learn more about the holiday tradition now.