# Best NBA games on Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 13 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Wednesday, December 16 is the Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 9:30 PM ET. Next best: Wizards at Celtics (7:00 PM ET, ESPN) and Heat at Grizzlies (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. Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 77

9:30 PM ET · ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600380)

- Luka Dončić headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- MIN could be without Anthony Edwards

## 2. Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics — score 73

7:00 PM ET · ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600368)

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

## 3. Miami Heat at Memphis Grizzlies — score 73

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600376)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 4. San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors — score 72

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600374)

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

## 5. Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic — score 66

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600372)

- Star duel: Paolo Banchero vs Donovan Mitchell

## 6. Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600370)

- Star duel: Cade Cunningham vs Devin Booker
- DET have won 7 of their last 10

## 7. Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 64

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600378)

- Star duel: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Darius Acuff Jr.
- OKC have won 8 of their last 10
- OKC could be without Chet Holmgren

## 8. Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls — score 63

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600375)

- Keyonte George headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 9. LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets — score 62

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600369)

- Schedule context makes this worth a look

## 10. Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets — score 58

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600379)

- Alperen Sengun headlines this one
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 11. Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers — score 56

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600371)

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

## 12. Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Nets — score 55

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600373)

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

## 13. New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans — score 55

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600377)

- Karl-Anthony Towns headlines this one

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 2:32 PM EST._

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