# Best NBA games on Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 12 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

## Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks

Final CHI 132, MIL 125 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600099)

Both teams chasing their first win after opening-night stumbles.

## New York Knicks at Boston Celtics

Final NYK 103, BOS 107 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600008)

Both stumbled out the gate, so somebody shakes the 0-1 funk under the lights.

## Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets

Final ATL 128, CHA 81 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600094)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads the Hawks into Charlotte with both teams still unbeaten.

## Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers

Final DAL 121, IND 105 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600095)

Flagg gets his first real test against Siakam and a Pacers team already rolling.

## Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic

Final MIN 115, ORL 93 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600096)

Banchero and Edwards trade buckets, with the Wolves riding in a game up on the Magic.

## Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards

Final TOR 112, WAS 102 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600097)

Two unbeatens still, and AD's the guy to watch when the Raptors visit the Wizards.

## Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat

Final DET 128, MIA 111 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600098)

Wait, Giannis on the Pistons or Heat? Either way the Cade-led upstart tries to spoil Miami's home opener.

## Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs

Final HOU 114, SAS 110 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600009)

Durant's new Rockets era hits national TV against a Spurs team already looking to bounce back.

## New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz

Final NOP 119, UTA 120 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600100)

Two winless teams both desperate to shake the 0-2 feeling before it sticks.

## Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors

Final MEM 111, GSW 108 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600101)

Ty Jerome's the name to watch as the Grizzlies roll into Golden State.

## LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers

Final LAC 117, LAL 125 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600102)

Same building, both unbeaten, Clippers and Lakers already fighting for LA.

## Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings

Final POR 128, SAC 120 · Local TV · League Pass · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600103)

Early-season reset for the Kings, who already need a bounce-back against a 1-0 Blazers team riding high.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:17 AM EST._

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