# Best NBA games on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 3 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, October 20 was the Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 PM ET. Rematch of last spring's semifinal, and the Thunder and Spurs get it going on national TV. Next best: 76ers at Knicks (7:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC) and Celtics at Pistons (3:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC).

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

## 1. Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs — score 90

Final OKC 116, SAS 104 · Peacock / NBC · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600003)

Rematch of last spring's semifinal, and the Thunder and Spurs get it going on national TV.

## 2. Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks — score 85

Final PHI 106, NYK 100 · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600002)

Playoff rematch to open the season, Sixers and Knicks picking up right where they left off on national TV.

## 3. Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons — score 80

Final BOS 113, DET 121 · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600001)

Opening night gets the Celtics and Pistons under the national lights.

Previous night: [Fri, Oct 16](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-10-16) · Next night: [Wed, Oct 21](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-10-21)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:29 AM EST._

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