# Best NBA games on Thursday, November 12, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 4 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, November 12 is the Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 PM ET. Mavs riding three straight into Minnesota, where the Wolves have won four in a row, with Cooper Flagg leading the way. Next best: Hornets at Suns (9:00 PM ET) and Raptors at 76ers (7:00 PM ET).

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## 1. Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 72

8:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600229)

Mavs riding three straight into Minnesota, where the Wolves have won four in a row, with Cooper Flagg leading the way.

- Cooper Flagg headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns — score 70

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600230)

Booker and the Suns on the third game in four nights try to slow Brandon Miller and the Hornets.

- Devin Booker headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 3. Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers — score 66

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600227)

Barnes and the Raptors on a back-to-back try to slow down Maxey and the 9-2 Sixers.

- Star duel: Tyrese Maxey vs Scottie Barnes
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10
- TOR could be without Kawhi Leonard

## 4. Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600228)

Cunningham and the Pistons visit a Wizards team dropping four straight on the back half of a back-to-back.

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Cade Cunningham
- DET have won 7 of their last 10
- DET could be without Jalen Duren

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 9:27 AM EST._

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