# Best NBA games on Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Wednesday, December 2 is the Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 PM ET. Next best: Magic at Mavericks (8:00 PM ET) and Grizzlies at Pistons (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. Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers — score 88

7:00 PM ET · NBA TV · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600328)

- Star duel: Tyrese Maxey vs Nikola Jokić
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10

## 2. Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks — score 72

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600330)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Paolo Banchero
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600327)

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

## 4. Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans — score 64

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600332)

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

## 5. Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 60

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600333)

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

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

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600334)

- Star duel: Devin Booker vs Darius Acuff Jr.

## 7. Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics — score 57

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600329)

- Jayson Tatum headlines this one
- BOS have won 8 of their last 10
- CHA could be without Kon Knueppel

## 8. New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks — score 54

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600331)

- Karl-Anthony Towns headlines this one

## 9. Minnesota Timberwolves at LA Clippers — score 51

10:30 PM ET · NBA TV · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600335)

- MIN have won 7 of their last 10
- MIN could be without Anthony Edwards

Previous night: [Tue, Dec 1](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-12-01) · Next night: [Thu, Dec 3](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-12-03)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:35 PM EST._

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