NBA Black Friday 2026 Schedule for Giannis, Heat vs. Knicks and Lakers vs. Wemby, Spurs Released
A star-studded doubleheader will lead the NBA action for the day after Thanksgiving.
2026
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIL | 36 | 27.6 | 9.8 | 5.4 |
| 2025 | MIL | 67 | 30.4 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | MIL | 73 | 30.4 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| 2023 | MIL | 63 | 31.1 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| 2022 | MIL | 67 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| 2021 | MIL | 61 | 28.1 | 11 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | MIL | 63 | 29.5 | 13.6 | 5.6 |
| 2019 | MIL | 72 | 27.7 | 12.5 | 5.9 |
| 2018 | MIL | 75 | 26.9 | 10 | 4.8 |
| 2017 | MIL | 80 | 22.9 | 8.8 | 5.4 |
| 2016 | MIL | 80 | 16.9 | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| 2015 | MIL | 81 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 2.6 |
| 2014 | MIL | 77 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
A star-studded doubleheader will lead the NBA action for the day after Thanksgiving.
The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.
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