# Best NBA games on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thursday, March 5, 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

## Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic

Final DAL 114, ORL 115 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500899)

## Utah Jazz at Washington Wizards

Final UTA 122, WAS 112 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500900)

## Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat

Final BKN 110, MIA 126 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500901)

## Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets

Final/OT GSW 115, HOU 113 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500902)

## Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves

Final TOR 107, MIN 115 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500903)

## Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs

Final DET 106, SAS 121 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500904)

## Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns

Final CHI 105, PHX 103 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500905)

## Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets

Final LAL 113, DEN 120 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500906)

## New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings

Final NOP 133, SAC 123 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022500907)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:22 PM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-03-05 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)