From Peacock headliners to late night finishes, Monday’s NBA schedule on Dec. 29 delivers star power, playoff contenders and a full night of basketball.

Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan voting returns for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Denver Nuggets managed to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets on the road at the Toyota Center on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

The Nuggets beat the Wolves, 142-138, in overtime thanks to a historic performance from Jokic that again makes him the MVP front-runner and asserts his place among the game’s all-time greats. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records in the process:

Nikola Jokic seems to be getting better every year, and this recent three-game stretch is showing his greatness.

A nthony Edwards made his sixth overall and fourth consecutive Christmas game appearance as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Denver Nuggets 142-138 in overtime.

High-scoring NBA games fire up players and fans across the league. What are the most notable matchups? Check out this all-time list for more details.

Three games are first-time matchups for Dec. 25: the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET), with the Knicks extending their record for most games played on Christmas Day to 58; the Dallas Mavericks vs. the Golden State Warriors (5 p.m. ET); and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets (10:30 p.m. ET).