# Best NBA games on Sunday, October 11, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 4 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 Houston Rockets

Final DAL 132, HOU 115 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600016)

Two early West contenders meet under the national lights with the Mavs looking to prove they belong above the Rockets.

## Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers

Final ORL 105, CLE 119 · ESPN · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600041)

Prime-time opener with the Cavs looking every bit a top-three team and the Magic itching to crash the party.

## Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets

Final MIL 90, CHA 105 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600040)

Giannis opens the season against a Hornets squad that'll struggle to keep pace.

## Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets

Final CHI 128, DEN 133 · ESPN · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600065)

Jokic and the Nuggets host the Bulls in a national-TV look at two early contenders.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:49 AM EST._

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