We always have time for clever and cool concepts here and this one, titled Dunk the Halls, presented by Disney, ESPN and the NBA is one of those.�It is the first real-time animated NBA game using Sony�s Beyond Sports technology and it is set to go live on Christmas Day 2024, when the New York Knicks � led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns � host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul.�Dunk the Halls�airing on ESPN2�(DStv 219, Starsat 249)�on 25 December at 19:00 (CAT). This special marks the first ever animated presentation of an NBA game.

The virtual, live re-creation of the Spurs vs. Knicks game will be set on iconic �Main Street, USA� in Magic Kingdom� Park as the teams play while Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy and Chip and Dale cheer them on. Shots of �Main Street, USA� and other famous landmarks within Magic Kingdom� Park will be regularly shown, including Cinderella�s Castle.

The storyline behind the Dunk the Halls presentation begins with Mickey�s Christmas wish to Santa Claus to bring the NBA players to �Main Street, USA� at Magic Kingdom� Park at Walt Disney World Resort to play the first animated NBA game on Christmas Day.

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