There are few sure things in life, and the Knicks playing on Christmas is one of them. But this time, the schedule-makers hit a home run.

The Knicks will host the Cavaliers in a Dec. 25 tilt at the Garden that’ll be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

The news was first reported by ESPN and confirmed by The Post.

The matchup is a savory one, with the Knicks and Cavaliers widely expected to vie for a berth in the NBA Finals. This could be a holiday preview. 3

With Achilles injuries having decimated Indiana, Boston and Milwaukee, the Knicks (who lost to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals) and Cleveland (who were an East-leading 64-18) are the betting favorites to benefit.

The Knicks’ tilt against the Cavaliers will headline a hoops quintupleheader.

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs

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