# Best NBA games on Saturday, January 16, 2027

Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 6 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Saturday, January 16 is the Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets, 8:30 PM ET. Next best: Timberwolves at 76ers (12:30 PM ET) and Mavericks at Knicks (7:30 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. Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets — score 85

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600605)

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

## 2. Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers — score 80

12:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600601)

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

## 3. Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks — score 80

7:30 PM ET · NBA TV · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600603)

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

## 4. Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies — score 71

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600604)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one
- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

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

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600606)

- Nikola Jokić headlines this one

## 6. Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics — score 61

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600602)

- Jayson Tatum headlines this one
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

Previous night: [Fri, Jan 15](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-01-15) · Next night: [Sun, Jan 17](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-01-17)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:34 AM EST._

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