# Best NBA games on Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 · 3 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, December 22 is the Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 PM ET. Next best: Mavericks at Warriors (10:30 PM ET, Peacock / NBC) and Raptors at Wizards (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. Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 89

8:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600421)

- Star duel: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Cade Cunningham
- Both sides come in hot
- OKC could be without Chet Holmgren

## 2. Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors — score 76

10:30 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600422)

- Star duel: Stephen Curry vs Cooper Flagg
- Both sides come in hot
- GSW could be without Jimmy Butler III

## 3. Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600420)

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Kawhi Leonard

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 PM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-12-22 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)