# Best NBA games on Friday, February 26, 2027

Friday, February 26, 2027 · 7 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Friday, February 26 is the Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 PM ET. Next best: Cavaliers at Celtics (7:30 PM ET, ESPN) and Hawks 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. Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets — score 87

10:00 PM ET · ESPN · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600864)

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

## 2. Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics — score 79

7:30 PM ET · ESPN · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600859)

- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Donovan Mitchell
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

## 3. Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors — score 78

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600860)

- Star duel: Kawhi Leonard vs Jalen Johnson
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 4. Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers — score 69

10:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600865)

- Star duel: Deni Avdija vs Cooper Flagg
- Both sides come in hot
- POR could be without Shaedon Sharpe

## 5. Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs — score 64

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600862)

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

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

8:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600863)

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

## 7. Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves — score 56

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022600861)

- Pascal Siakam headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 6:45 AM EST._

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