# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 21, 2027

Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 4 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, January 21 is the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM ET. Next best: Lakers at Warriors (10:00 PM ET, Prime Video) and Wizards at Nuggets (9:00 PM ET).

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 Boston Celtics — score 99

7:30 PM ET · Prime Video · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600634)

- Jaylen Brown's first game back in Boston since the trade
- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Tyrese Maxey
- Both sides come in hot

## 2. Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors — score 87

10:00 PM ET · Prime Video · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600637)

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

## 3. Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets — score 62

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600636)

- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Anthony Davis

## 4. Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets — score 52

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600635)

- Donovan Mitchell headlines this one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 2:30 AM EST._

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