NBA Christmas Day jerseys to feature players' first names on back

For the past two years, NBA teams have worn alternate jerseys on Christmas Day. This year, the jerseys will have the team's logo on the front and the player's

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For the past two years, NBA teams have worn alternate jerseys on Christmas Day. This year, the jerseys will have the team's logo on the front and the player's first name on the back, below the number.

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In 2012, the NBA used single-color jerseys on Christmas. Teams wore sleeved jerseys on Christmas last year, which were met with mixed reviews from players and fans alike.

The league's Christmas schedule begins with the Wizards taking on the Knicks, followed by Spurs vs. Thunder, Cavaliers vs. Heat and Lakers vs. Bulls. The Clippers and the Warriors play in the final game of the day.

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