LeBron playing T-Mac for the first time in his career? A Mavs-Kings track meet in cowbell-crazy Sacto? Yao and Shaq painting the lane red in L.A.? And the television debut of the Al Michaels-Doc Rivers broadcast team? Christmas Day won't be complete until roundball fans everywhere tear the wrapping off this three-game gift package. Here's a complete breakdown of what to expect from this year's yuletide tripleheader.

ABC's Al Michaels, Doc Rivers talk to the press
From Baron to Wally, NBA players name their all-time favorite Christmas presents

Cavaliers at Magic, 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
LeBron James faces a player he's often compared to, Tracy McGrady, for the first time in his career as the Cavaliers head to Orlando to meet the Magic.
Digital Duel: LeBron vs. T-Mac
Magical Throwbacks:Orlando uniform history


Mavericks at Kings, 6 p.m. ET (ABC)
They're the same, yet ... different. In a rematch of last season's fast-paced playoff matchup, Antoine Walker, Antawn Jamison and the Mavericks clash with Brad Miller and the mighty Kings in Sacramento.
Worldly Ways: Kings, Mavs have long histories of tapping into global talent pool


Rockets at Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Jeff Van Gundy vs. Phil Jackson? Yao vs. Shaq? Franchise vs. Glove? The Rockets and Lakers are sure to provide a wealth of classic yule-tide matchups when they meet in L.A.
Q&A: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak
Coach's Corner: Casey on the Rockets
Holiday Gallery: Behind the scenes with Shaq and his family