# Best NBA games on Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 5 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, November 17 is the Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs, 8:00 PM ET. Next best: Hornets at Lakers (11:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC) and Knicks at Raptors (7:30 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. Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs — score 89

8:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600255)

- Star duel: Victor Wembanyama vs Cade Cunningham
- Both sides come in hot
- DET could be without Jalen Duren

## 2. Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers — score 73

11:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600256)

- Luka Dončić headlines this one
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors — score 66

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600253)

- Star duel: Scottie Barnes vs Karl-Anthony Towns
- TOR could be without Kawhi Leonard
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 4. 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/0022600254)

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

## 5. Utah Jazz at LA Clippers — score 55

10:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600257)

- Keyonte George headlines this one

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

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