# Best NBA games on Friday, November 20, 2026

Friday, November 20, 2026 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, November 20 is the Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 PM ET. Next best: Kings at Lakers (10:00 PM ET) and Raptors at Pistons (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video).

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 Denver Nuggets — score 87

10:00 PM ET · Cup: West Group A · Prime Video · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600050)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Alperen Sengun
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 2. Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers — score 69

10:00 PM ET · Cup: West Group C · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600051)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Darius Acuff Jr.
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons — score 67

7:30 PM ET · Cup: East Group A · Prime Video · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600046)

- Star duel: Cade Cunningham vs Scottie Barnes
- DET have won 7 of their last 10
- TOR could be without Kawhi Leonard

## 4. Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls — score 67

8:00 PM ET · Cup: East Group C · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600047)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one

## 5. Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Cup: East Group C · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600043)

- Jalen Johnson headlines this one

## 6. New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 61

8:00 PM ET · Cup: West Group B · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600048)

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines this one
- OKC have won 8 of their last 10

## 7. Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 57

7:30 PM ET · Cup: East Group B · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600045)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Pascal Siakam

## 8. Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz — score 56

9:30 PM ET · Cup: West Group A · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600049)

- Star duel: Keyonte George vs Devin Booker

## 9. Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets — score 48

7:30 PM ET · Cup: East Group A · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600044)

- ORL could be without Paolo Banchero
- Records are close enough for a live one

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:01 AM EST._

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