# Best NBA games on Friday, February 12, 2027

Friday, February 12, 2027 · 8 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, February 12 is the Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics, 8:00 PM ET. Next best: Nuggets at Lakers (10:30 PM ET, ESPN) and Cavaliers at Raptors (7:30 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. Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics — score 87

8:00 PM ET · Prime Video · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600805)

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

## 2. Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers — score 87

10:30 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600808)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Nikola Jokić
- LAL have won 8 of their last 10

## 3. Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors — score 80

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600804)

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

## 4. Miami Heat at Orlando Magic — score 74

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600802)

- Star duel: Paolo Banchero vs Giannis Antetokounmpo

## 5. Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks — score 70

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600801)

- Star duel: Jalen Johnson vs Devin Booker

## 6. Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600803)

- Anthony Davis headlines this one

## 7. LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies — score 61

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600806)

- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 8. Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans — score 58

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600807)

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

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 5:41 AM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-02-12 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)