Knicks vs Hawks live stream: how to watch Christmas Day NBA basketball from anywhere, TV channel

Coverage of this Christmas Day clash will be available on ESPN, with tip-off set for 12pm EST / 9am PST.

If don't you have ESPN as part of your cable package, you can also live stream Knicks vs Hawks directly through the ESPN website.

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