# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 14, 2027

Thursday, January 14, 2027 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, January 14 is the Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 7:30 PM ET. Next best: Magic at Lakers (10:00 PM ET, NBA TV) and Pelicans at Spurs (2:00 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. Miami Heat at New York Knicks — score 78

7:30 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600587)

- Star duel: Karl-Anthony Towns vs Giannis Antetokounmpo

## 2. Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers — score 78

10:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600591)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Paolo Banchero
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs — score 72

2:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600075)

- Victor Wembanyama headlines this one
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10

## 4. Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets — score 71

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600589)

- Nikola Jokić headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 5. Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons — score 67

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600585)

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

## 6. Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers — score 60

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600586)

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

## 7. LA Clippers at Sacramento Kings — score 59

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600592)

- Darius Acuff Jr. headlines this one

## 8. Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls — score 56

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600588)

- MIN have won 7 of their last 10
- Ayo Dosunmu's first game back in Chicago since the trade

## 9. Charlotte Hornets at Utah Jazz — score 52

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600590)

- Keyonte George headlines this one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:19 AM EST._

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