# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 7, 2027

Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 12 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, January 7 is the Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 PM ET. Next best: Pistons at Warriors (10:00 PM ET) and Timberwolves at Raptors (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video).

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. Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers — score 97

10:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600540)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Jayson Tatum
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors — score 79

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600539)

- Star duel: Stephen Curry vs Cade Cunningham
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 3. Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors — score 75

7:30 PM ET · Prime Video · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600535)

- Kawhi Leonard headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

## 4. Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks — score 72

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600536)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Deni Avdija
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 5. Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kings — score 67

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600541)

- Darius Acuff Jr. headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 6. Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic — score 66

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600532)

- Star duel: Paolo Banchero vs Donovan Mitchell

## 7. Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets — score 66

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600538)

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

## 8. Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards — score 65

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600533)

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

## 9. Denver Nuggets at Charlotte Hornets — score 63

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600531)

- Nikola Jokić headlines this one

## 10. Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600530)

- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Pascal Siakam

## 11. LA Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks — score 58

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600537)

- Schedule context makes this worth a look

## 12. Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets — score 54

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600534)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:23 AM EST._

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