# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 3 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

## Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets

Final IND 114, CHA 112 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500528)

## Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves

Final CLE 122, MIN 131 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500530)

## Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz

Final DAL 114, UTA 116 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500531)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:05 AM EST._

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