# Best NBA games on Monday, January 18, 2027

Monday, January 18, 2027 · 7 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Monday, January 18 is the Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks, 2:30 PM ET. Next best: Pistons at Cavaliers (12:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC) and Timberwolves at Knicks (5:00 PM ET, Peacock / NBC).

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. Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks — score 84

2:30 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600078)

- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Tyrese Maxey
- PHI have won 7 of their last 10

## 2. Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 80

12:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600077)

- Star duel: Donovan Mitchell vs Cade Cunningham
- DET have won 7 of their last 10
- These two met in last season's playoffs

## 3. Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks — score 80

5:00 PM ET · Peacock / NBC · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600079)

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

## 4. Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies — score 74

7:30 PM ET · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600080)

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

## 5. Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers — score 72

10:30 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600616)

- Devin Booker headlines this one
- PHX could be without Mark Williams
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 6. Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks — score 68

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600615)

- Star duel: Cooper Flagg vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Both sides come in hot

## 7. Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards — score 66

3:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600614)

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Jayson Tatum
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:56 AM EST._

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