# Best NBA games on Friday, January 29, 2027

Friday, January 29, 2027 · 6 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, January 29 is the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors, 7:00 PM ET. Next best: Hornets at Timberwolves (9:30 PM ET, ESPN) and Pistons at Mavericks (8:00 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. Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors — score 88

7:00 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600694)

- Star duel: Kawhi Leonard vs Donovan Mitchell
- These two met in last season's playoffs
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Charlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 72

9:30 PM ET · ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600699)

- LaMelo Ball faces the Hornets for the first time since the trade
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks — score 67

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600697)

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

## 4. Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics — score 66

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600695)

- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Devin Booker
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10
- PHX could be without Mark Williams

## 5. Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets — score 65

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600698)

- Star duel: Alperen Sengun vs Paolo Banchero
- HOU have won 7 of their last 10

## 6. LA Clippers at Brooklyn Nets — score 55

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600696)

- Records are close enough for a live one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 3:44 AM EST._

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