# Best NBA games on Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, December 1 is the Toronto Raptors at Houston Rockets, 8:30 PM ET. Next best: Hawks at Heat (7:30 PM ET) and Grizzlies at 76ers (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. Toronto Raptors at Houston Rockets — score 73

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600323)

- Star duel: Alperen Sengun vs Kawhi Leonard
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 2. Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat — score 72

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600321)

- Star duel: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Jalen Johnson

## 3. Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers — score 69

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600320)

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

## 4. Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors — score 68

11:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600326)

- Star duel: Stephen Curry vs Keyonte George
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10
- UTA could be without Jaren Jackson Jr.

## 5. LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns — score 65

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600324)

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

## 6. New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls — score 62

8:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600322)

- Karl-Anthony Towns headlines this one

## 7. Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers — score 59

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600325)

- Deni Avdija headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10
- MIN could be without Anthony Edwards

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

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600319)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Pascal Siakam

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:30 PM EST._

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