# Best NBA games on Friday, January 22, 2027

Friday, January 22, 2027 · 11 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, January 22 is the New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks, 7:00 PM ET. Next best: Timberwolves at Spurs (9:30 PM ET, ESPN) and Kings at Lakers (10:00 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. New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks — score 90

7:00 PM ET · ESPN · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600638)

- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Karl-Anthony Towns
- These two met in last season's playoffs
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs — score 85

9:30 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600645)

- Victor Wembanyama headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- These two met in last season's playoffs

## 3. Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers — score 69

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600647)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Darius Acuff Jr.
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 4. Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic — score 67

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600640)

- Star duel: Paolo Banchero vs Deni Avdija
- POR have won 7 of their last 10

## 5. Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons — score 63

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600641)

- Star duel: Cade Cunningham vs Pascal Siakam
- DET have won 7 of their last 10

## 6. Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans — score 63

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600642)

- Cooper Flagg headlines this one
- DAL have won 7 of their last 10

## 7. Washington Wizards at LA Clippers — score 63

10:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600648)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one

## 8. Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 61

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600643)

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines this one
- Both sides come in hot
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 9. Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets — score 60

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600639)

- Alperen Sengun headlines this one
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 10. Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriors — score 59

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600646)

- Stephen Curry headlines this one
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10

## 11. Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns — score 55

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600644)

- Star duel: Devin Booker vs Keyonte George
- PHX could be without Mark Williams

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 2:42 AM EST._

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