# Best NBA games on Friday, October 9, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 · 2 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

## Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks

Final HOU 135, DAL 117 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600012)

Two West contenders open the season under the national lights as the Rockets visit Dallas.

## Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls

Final MEM 104, CHI 100 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600037)

Grizzlies at Bulls under the national lights to kick off clean slates for both.

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

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