# Best NBA games on Saturday, January 17, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 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

## Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks

Final UTA 120, DAL 138 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500593)

## Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks

Final BOS 132, ATL 106 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500594)

## Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons

Final IND 78, DET 121 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500595)

## Phoenix Suns at New York Knicks

Final PHX 106, NYK 99 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500596)

## Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat

Final OKC 120, MIA 122 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500597)

## Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs

Final MIN 123, SAS 126 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500598)

## Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors

Final CHA 116, GSW 136 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500599)

## Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets

Final WAS 115, DEN 121 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500600)

## Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers

Final LAL 116, POR 132 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500601)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:41 AM EST._

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