Hoosiers in the Pros: 4 Playing in NBA Christmas Day Games

Four former Hoosiers are in action as part of the NBA's Christmas Day slate. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Thomas Bryant and Eric Gordon will give Indiana fans something to watch Monday.

Indiana fans will receive the gift of NBA basketball on Christmas Day. Four former Hoosiers are hitting the hardwood and will be in action in one of the biggest days of the year for the league.

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Eric Gordon and Thomas Bryant are all scheduled to play during the NBA's Christmas Day slate. From 2:30 p.m. ET until 10:30 p.m. ET, one former Indiana star will be in action.

Here's the NBA schedule involving the four Hoosiers:

Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets

• Tip-off Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
• TV Information: ABC/ESPN
• Indiana Player: Trayce Jackson-Davis (Warriors)
• Quick Hit: With Draymond Green out, Warriors coach Steve Kerr has turned to Trayce Jackson-Davis to provide minutes off the bench. The rookie has performed at a high level in the last four games, averaging 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He's also recorded two double-doubles.

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• Tip-off Time: 5 p.m. ET
• TV Information: ABC/ESPN
• Indiana Player: Jalen Hood-Schifino (Lakers)
• Quick Hit: It's been a few weeks since Jalen Hood-Schifino has seen the floor for Los Angeles. The rookie has only appeared in five games this season, battling both a talented roster and injuries. His last appearance came during the In-Season Tournament Championship against the Indiana Pacers, logging just one minute.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat

• Tip-off Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV Information: ESPN
• Indiana Player: Thomas Bryant (Heat)
• Quick Hit: Thomas Bryant has proven to be a solid player off the bench for the Heat early this season, averaging 5.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest. His minutes have been sporadic, but he performed at a high level in his previous appearance against the Orlando Magic, scoring 12 points and collecting five boards in a victory.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns

• Tip-off Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV Information: ESPN
• Indiana Player: Eric Gordon (Suns)
• Quick Hit: The NBA's Christmas Day schedule ends with the most veteran Indiana player taking the floor. Eric Gordon continues to shine, averaging 13.2 points per game for the Suns. Although he's dealing with a hip injury, he's listed as "probable" for the Monday night showdown against the Mavericks. 

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