# Best NBA games on Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, December 29 is the Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM ET. Next best: Heat at Mavericks (8:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC) and Magic 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. Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers — score 96

10:30 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600470)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Alperen Sengun
- Both sides come in hot
- These two met in last season's playoffs

## 2. Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks — score 87

8:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600465)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Giannis Antetokounmpo
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets — score 66

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600463)

- Paolo Banchero headlines this one

## 4. Philadelphia 76ers at Sacramento Kings — score 66

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600469)

- Star duel: Darius Acuff Jr. vs Tyrese Maxey
- PHI have won 8 of their last 10

## 5. San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies — score 64

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600466)

- Victor Wembanyama headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 6. LA Clippers at Indiana Pacers — score 60

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600464)

- Pascal Siakam headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 7. Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 57

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600467)

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines this one
- OKC have won 8 of their last 10
- OKC could be without Chet Holmgren

## 8. Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks — score 54

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600462)

- Jalen Johnson headlines this one

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

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600468)

- Deni Avdija headlines this one

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 7:01 PM EST._

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