# Best NBA games on Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 · 12 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

## Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets

Final ATL 126, CHA 133 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500371)

## New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers

Final NYK 114, IND 113 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500372)

## Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets

Final MIA 106, BKN 95 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500373)

## LA Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Final LAC 101, OKC 122 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500369)

## Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs

Final WAS 94, SAS 119 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500370)

## Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks

Final TOR 111, MIL 105 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500374)

## Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans

Final/OT HOU 128, NOP 133 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500375)

## Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks

Final/OT DET 114, DAL 116 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500376)

## Orlando Magic at Denver Nuggets

Final ORL 115, DEN 126 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500377)

## Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns

Final GSW 98, PHX 99 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500378)

## Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz

Final LAL 143, UTA 135 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500379)

## Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers

Final/OT SAC 133, POR 134 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500380)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 2:09 AM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2025-12-18 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)