# Best NBA games on Friday, January 3, 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 · 9 games · times ET

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score: https://hoopsmenu.com/how-we-score

## Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons

Final CHA 94, DET 98 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400469)

## Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors

Final ORL 106, TOR 97 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400470)

## Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets

Final BOS 109, HOU 86 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400471)

## Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans

Final WAS 120, NOP 132 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400472)

## New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder

Final NYK 107, OKC 117 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400473)

## Cleveland Cavaliers at Dallas Mavericks

Final CLE 134, DAL 122 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400474)

## San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets

Final SAS 113, DEN 110 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400475)

## Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings

Final MEM 133, SAC 138 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400476)

## Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers

Final ATL 102, LAL 119 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022400477)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:57 PM EST._

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