Christmas Games: Knicks/Celtics, Lakers/Bulls

We’ll get the full 2011-2012 schedule this afternoon from the NBA, but according to Newsday and the LA Times, here are two more of the matchups on Christmas Day matchups (Miami and Dallas will also reportedly square off on December 25th.): “Knicks to host the Celtics on Xmas day., league source tells me. Provided, of course, there is a season … LA. will play the Chicago Bulls and league most valuable player Derrick Rose on Christmas Day at Staples.”