# Best NBA games on Friday, January 1, 2027

Friday, January 1, 2027 · 6 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, January 1 is the San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards, 5:00 PM ET. Next best: Magic at Pistons (7:30 PM ET, NBA TV) and Clippers at Raptors (7:30 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. San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards — score 76

5:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600486)

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Victor Wembanyama
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10

## 2. Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons — score 75

7:30 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600487)

- Star duel: Cade Cunningham vs Paolo Banchero
- DET have won 7 of their last 10
- These two met in last season's playoffs

## 3. LA Clippers at Toronto Raptors — score 72

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600488)

- Brandon Ingram's first game back in Toronto since the trade
- Kawhi Leonard headlines this one

## 4. Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets — score 70

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600490)

- Star duel: Alperen Sengun vs Cooper Flagg
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 5. Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz — score 66

9:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600491)

- Star duel: Keyonte George vs Jayson Tatum
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

## 6. Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks — score 60

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600489)

- Tyrese Maxey headlines this one
- PHI have won 7 of their last 10

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:35 PM EST._

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