# Best NBA games on Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Tuesday, January 5 is the Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets, 8:00 PM ET. Next best: Raptors at Cavaliers (7:00 PM ET) and Lakers 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. Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets — score 87

8:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600522)

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

## 2. Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 80

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600517)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Kawhi Leonard
- These two met in last season's playoffs
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 3. Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards — score 76

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600519)

- Jaden Hardy's first game back in Washington since the trade
- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Luka Dončić
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 4. Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets — score 76

10:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600523)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Devin Booker

## 5. Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat — score 73

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600520)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 6. LA Clippers at Orlando Magic — score 69

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600518)

- Paolo Banchero headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 7. Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls — score 65

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600521)

- Records are close enough for a live one

## 8. Detroit Pistons at Sacramento Kings — score 65

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600524)

- Star duel: Darius Acuff Jr. vs Cade Cunningham
- DET have won 7 of their last 10

## 9. Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600516)

- Jalen Johnson headlines this one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:07 AM EST._

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