# Best NBA games on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6 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

## Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers

Final BOS 124, CLE 113 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600011)

Two East heavyweights open the season looking to stake an early claim up top.

## New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat

Final NOP 118, MIA 128 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600001)

Season opener with the Pelicans and Heat both looking to set the tone early.

## Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets

Final PHI 108, BKN 114 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600034)

Season opener for both, and the Sixers get a soft landing against a rebuilding Nets squad.

## Washington Wizards at New York Knicks

Final WAS 111, NYK 109 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600035)

Knicks open their season under the lights with the rebuilding Wizards in town.

## Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs

Final ATL 123, SAS 116 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600005)

Wembanyama's first real test comes early as the Hawks roll into San Antonio.

## Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers

Final SAC 110, LAL 114 · ESPN2 · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600036)

Opening night under the lights as the Kings test the Lakers on national TV.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:01 AM EST._

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