# Best NBA games on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 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

## Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic

Final CLE 116, ORL 132 · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600045)

Opening night under the lights as the Cavs test a hungry Magic squad angling for a leap.

## New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors

Final NYK 98, TOR 148 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600046)

Knicks trying to snap a three-game skid against a Raptors team lurking near the bottom.

## Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Final/OT IND 112, OKC 114 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600047)

Finals rematch to open the season, and the Thunder get first crack at payback.

## Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers

Final GSW 101, LAL 89 · NBA TV · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600048)

Opening night under the lights with Warriors and Lakers kicking off the season on national TV.

## Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings

Final POR 110, SAC 98 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0012600049)

Blazers roll in riding two straight while the Kings try to snap a three-game skid.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:41 AM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-10-13 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)