# Best NBA games on Friday, January 8, 2027

Friday, January 8, 2027 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, January 8 is the Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 PM ET. Next best: Suns at Mavericks (9:30 PM ET, ESPN) and Heat at 76ers (7:00 PM ET, ESPN).

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. Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers — score 87

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600548)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Cade Cunningham
- Both sides come in hot

## 2. Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks — score 84

9:30 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600547)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Devin Booker
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers — score 75

7:00 PM ET · ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600542)

- Star duel: Tyrese Maxey vs Giannis Antetokounmpo
- PHI have won 7 of their last 10

## 4. Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans — score 66

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600545)

- Paolo Banchero headlines this one

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

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600546)

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

## 6. New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings — score 61

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600549)

- Star duel: Darius Acuff Jr. vs Karl-Anthony Towns

## 7. Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors — score 59

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600544)

- Star duel: Kawhi Leonard vs Keyonte George

## 8. Minnesota Timberwolves at Washington Wizards — score 56

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600543)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:31 AM EST._

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