# Best NBA games on Thursday, February 18, 2027

Thursday, February 18, 2027 · 4 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, February 18 is the Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 PM ET. Next best: Spurs at Timberwolves (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and Celtics at Grizzlies (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. Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers — score 98

10:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600847)

- Star duel: Luka Dončić vs Alperen Sengun
- Both sides come in hot
- These two met in last season's playoffs

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

7:30 PM ET · Prime Video · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600845)

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

## 3. Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies — score 65

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600846)

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

## 4. Indiana Pacers at Portland Trail Blazers — score 55

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600848)

- Star duel: Deni Avdija vs Pascal Siakam
- POR have won 7 of their last 10
- POR could be without Shaedon Sharpe

Previous night: [Wed, Feb 17](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-02-17) · Next night: [Thu, Feb 25](https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2027-02-25)

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 6:31 AM EST._

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