# Best NBA games on Thursday, December 3, 2026

Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 5 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, December 3 is the Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs, 8:00 PM ET. Next best: Wizards at Heat (7:30 PM ET) and Cavaliers at Bulls (8:00 PM ET, NBA TV).

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 San Antonio Spurs — score 72

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600339)

- Star duel: Victor Wembanyama vs Kawhi Leonard
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10

## 2. Washington Wizards at Miami Heat — score 64

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600337)

- Star duel: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Anthony Davis
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 3. Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls — score 60

8:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600338)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one

## 4. Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600336)

- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Pascal Siakam

## 5. Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers — score 53

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600340)

- Star duel: Deni Avdija vs Keyonte George
- UTA could be without Jaren Jackson Jr.

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:54 PM EST._

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