# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 1, 2026

Thursday, January 1, 2026 · 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

## Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets

Final HOU 120, BKN 96 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500471)

## Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons

Final MIA 118, DET 112 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500472)

## Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks

Final PHI 123, DAL 108 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500473)

## Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings

Final BOS 120, SAC 106 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500474)

## Utah Jazz at LA Clippers

Final UTA 101, LAC 118 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500475)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:25 AM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-01-01 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)