# Best NBA games on Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025 · 5 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

## New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic

Final NOP 125, ORL 132 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012500023)

## Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons

Final WAS 98, DET 119 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012500063)

## Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks

Final HOU 133, ATL 115 · ESPN2 · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012500024)

## Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls

Final MIN 120, CHI 126 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012500064)

## Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz

Final POR 129, UTA 132 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012500025)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 5:10 AM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2025-10-16 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)