# Best NBA games on Saturday, January 2, 2027

Saturday, January 2, 2027 · 10 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Saturday, January 2 is the New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets, 5:00 PM ET. Next best: Mavericks at Hawks (7:30 PM ET, NBA TV) and Celtics at Trail Blazers (10:00 PM ET, NBA TV).

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 Denver Nuggets — score 89

5:00 PM ET · NBA TV · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600493)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Karl-Anthony Towns
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks — score 87

7:30 PM ET · NBA TV · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600496)

- Zaccharie Risacher's first game back in Atlanta since the trade
- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Cooper Flagg
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers — score 83

10:00 PM ET · NBA TV · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600501)

- Star duel: Deni Avdija vs Jayson Tatum
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

## 4. Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls — score 69

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600497)

- Collin Sexton's first game back in Chicago since leaving in free agency
- Luka Dončić headlines this one
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 5. Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets — score 65

1:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600492)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 6. Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 65

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600498)

- Star duel: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Keyonte George
- OKC have won 8 of their last 10

## 7. Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600495)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 8. Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns — score 60

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600500)

- Star duel: Devin Booker vs Darius Acuff Jr.

## 9. Brooklyn Nets at Golden State Warriors — score 59

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600499)

- Stephen Curry headlines this one
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10

## 10. Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers — score 56

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600494)

- Pascal Siakam headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

Previous night: [Fri, Jan 1](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-01-01) · Next night: [Sun, Jan 3](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-01-03)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:47 PM EST._

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