# Best NBA games on Monday, December 21, 2026

Monday, December 21, 2026 · 10 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Monday, December 21 is the New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM ET. Next best: Pacers at Lakers (10:00 PM ET, NBA TV) and 76ers at Hornets (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. New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 88

7:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600411)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Karl-Anthony Towns
- Rematch of last season's conference finals
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers — score 77

10:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600418)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Pascal Siakam
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600410)

- Tyrese Maxey headlines this one
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10

## 4. Sacramento Kings at Orlando Magic — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600412)

- Star duel: Paolo Banchero vs Darius Acuff Jr.

## 5. Milwaukee Bucks at San Antonio Spurs — score 63

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600417)

- Victor Wembanyama headlines this one
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10

## 6. Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 59

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600415)

- Devin Booker headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

## 7. Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans — score 58

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600416)

- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 8. Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers — score 58

10:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600419)

- Nikola Jokić headlines this one

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

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600414)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one

## 10. Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets — score 52

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600413)

- Deni Avdija headlines this one

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 3:20 PM EST._

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