There are few sturdier NBA traditions than the New York Knicks playing on Christmas Day. The Knicks hope a pair of familiar faces make it back for the customary clash Thursday when New York hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers to tip off the NBA's five-game holiday slate.

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers secured a strong ending to their six-game home stand on Nov. 23 by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 120-105. Guard Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with a game-high 37 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field (5 of 9 on 3 ...

Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each score 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Chicago Bulls tonight, and both teams are trending downward. The Cavs have dealt with a plethora of injuries all season, and are now without Evan Mobley, who has suffered a calf strain.