# Best NBA games on Monday, October 5, 2026

Monday, October 5, 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

## Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks

Final MEM 132, ATL 123 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600004)

Season tip for both sides, Grizzlies and Hawks starting fresh with everything to prove.

## Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons

Final PHX 107, DET 109 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600022)

Two rebuilding hopefuls open the season trying to prove last year's noise was real.

## New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers

Final NYK 97, PHI 120 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600023)

Playoff rematch opens the season, and the Knicks and Sixers settle it on national TV.

## Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks

Final MIN 116, MIL 97 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600024)

Wolves and Bucks both opening fresh, two playoff hopefuls feeling each other out early.

## Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings

Final LAL 127, SAC 103 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600028)

Opening night under the lights as the Lakers roll into Sacramento to start the year.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:05 AM EST._

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