# Best NBA games on Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Saturday, December 12 is the New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 8:30 PM ET. Next best: Hawks at Trail Blazers (10:00 PM ET) and Warriors at Cavaliers (8:00 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. New York Knicks at Miami Heat — score 78

8:30 PM ET · ABC · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600345)

- Star duel: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Karl-Anthony Towns

## 2. Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trail Blazers — score 78

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600348)

- Star duel: Deni Avdija vs Jalen Johnson
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 3. Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 72

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600344)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Stephen Curry
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10
- GSW could be without Jimmy Butler III

## 4. Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers — score 67

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600343)

- Star duel: Tyrese Maxey vs Paolo Banchero
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10

## 5. Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies — score 60

5:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600341)

- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 6. Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600342)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 7. Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz — score 57

9:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600347)

- Star duel: Keyonte George vs Nikola Jokić
- UTA could be without Jaren Jackson Jr.

## 8. Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns — score 49

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600346)

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

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 1:52 PM EST._

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