# Best NBA games on Monday, December 14, 2026

Monday, December 14, 2026 · 11 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Monday, December 14 is the New York Knicks at Houston Rockets, 8:30 PM ET. Next best: 76ers at Magic (7:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC Sports Network) and Pelicans at Lakers (10:00 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. New York Knicks at Houston Rockets — score 78

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600362)

- Star duel: Alperen Sengun vs Karl-Anthony Towns
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 2. Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic — score 75

7:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600357)

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

## 3. New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers — score 72

10:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600365)

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

## 4. Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns — score 69

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600363)

- Star duel: Devin Booker vs Jalen Johnson

## 5. Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets — score 67

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600355)

- Kawhi Leonard headlines this one

## 6. Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics — score 65

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600358)

- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Anthony Davis
- BOS have won 8 of their last 10

## 7. Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies — score 64

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600361)

- Stephen Curry headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- GSW could be without Jimmy Butler III

## 8. Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons — score 58

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600356)

- Cade Cunningham headlines this one
- DET have won 7 of their last 10

## 9. Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls — score 57

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600359)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one

## 10. Milwaukee Bucks at Dallas Mavericks — score 56

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600360)

- Cooper Flagg headlines this one
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 11. Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz — score 45

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600364)

- Keyonte George 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, 2:12 PM EST._

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