# Best NBA games on Thursday, January 28, 2027

Thursday, January 28, 2027 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, January 28 is the Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks, 7:00 PM ET. Next best: Heat at Bucks (9:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and Lakers at Pacers (7:00 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. Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks — score 90

7:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600687)

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

## 2. Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks — score 74

9:30 PM ET · Prime Video · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600693)

- Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game back in Milwaukee since the trade
- Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines this one

## 3. Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers — score 69

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600686)

- Star duel: Pascal Siakam vs Luka Dončić
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 4. Sacramento Kings at Washington Wizards — score 68

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600689)

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Darius Acuff Jr.

## 5. Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz — score 64

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600692)

- Star duel: Keyonte George vs Stephen Curry
- GSW have won 8 of their last 10

## 6. Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic — score 61

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600688)

- Paolo Banchero headlines this one
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 7. Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans — score 61

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600690)

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

## 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/0022600691)

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

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 3:36 AM EST._

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