# Best NBA games on Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 12 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Wednesday, November 18 is the Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 PM ET. Next best: Celtics at Nuggets (9:00 PM ET) and Grizzlies at Cavaliers (7:00 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. Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks — score 83

9:30 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600267)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Stephen Curry
- Both sides come in hot
- GSW could be without Moses Moody

## 2. Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets — score 77

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600266)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Jayson Tatum
- BOS have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 71

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600258)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 4. Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 71

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600265)

- Star duel: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Jalen Johnson
- OKC have won 8 of their last 10

## 5. Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers — score 69

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600268)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Keyonte George
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 6. Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat — score 64

7:00 PM ET · ESPN · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600260)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one

## 7. Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600259)

- Star duel: Pascal Siakam vs Alperen Sengun
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 8. Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets — score 63

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600262)

- Records are close enough for a live one

## 9. Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings — score 60

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600269)

- Star duel: Darius Acuff Jr. vs Devin Booker

## 10. Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic — score 56

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600261)

- Tyrese Maxey headlines this one
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10
- ORL could be without Paolo Banchero

## 11. Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans — score 54

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600264)

- Cade Cunningham headlines this one
- DET have won 7 of their last 10
- DET could be without Jalen Duren

## 12. Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors — score 49

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600263)

- Star duel: Scottie Barnes vs Anthony Davis
- TOR could be without Kawhi Leonard

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:41 AM EST._

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