# Best NBA games on Monday, November 16, 2026

Monday, November 16, 2026 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Monday, November 16 is the Houston Rockets at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM ET. Next best: Suns at Nuggets (9:00 PM ET) and Trail Blazers at Timberwolves (8:00 PM 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

## 1. Houston Rockets at Miami Heat — score 68

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600249)

- Star duel: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Alperen Sengun
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 2. Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets — score 68

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600252)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Devin Booker

## 3. Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 65

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600250)

- Deni Avdija headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10
- POR could be without Ja Morant

## 4. Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600245)

- Jayson Tatum headlines this one
- BOS have won 8 of their last 10
- ORL could be without Paolo Banchero

## 5. Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets — score 62

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600248)

- Tyrese Maxey headlines this one
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10

## 6. Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans — score 59

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600251)

- Stephen Curry headlines this one
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10
- GSW could be without Moses Moody

## 7. Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards — score 58

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600247)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 8. Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 52

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600246)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one

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

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