The Nuggets will spend Christmas at Ball Arena for a fourth straight year.
Denver will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 25, according to an ESPN report Friday.
The Nuggets have been featured on the NBA's marquee day of the regular season the past three years. The streak started with an overtime win over the Suns in 2023, which was highlighted by Aaron Gordon's dunk over Landry Shamet in the final minute. Denver beat the Warriors a year later when Nikola Jokic made all 18 of his free throws, drawing criticism from Golden State coach Steve Kerr.
Last season, Phoenix got a measure of revenge by beating the Nuggets, 110-100, behind 27-point performances from Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
This year's Christmas opponent is also a familiar foe. The Timberwolves and Nuggets met in the