# Best NBA games on Thursday, March 18, 2027

Thursday, March 18, 2027 · 9 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, March 18 is the Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 PM ET. Next best: 76ers at Wizards (7:00 PM ET, NBA TV) and Magic at Celtics (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. Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets — score 84

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · House Special (Worth watching) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601012)

- Peyton Watson's first game back in Denver since the trade
- Star duel: Nikola Jokić vs Donovan Mitchell
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 2. Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards — score 73

7:00 PM ET · NBA TV · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601007)

- Star duel: Anthony Davis vs Tyrese Maxey
- PHI have won 7 of their last 10

## 3. Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics — score 69

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601008)

- Star duel: Jayson Tatum vs Paolo Banchero
- BOS have won 9 of their last 10

## 4. Brooklyn Nets at San Antonio Spurs — score 63

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601011)

- Victor Wembanyama headlines this one
- SAS have won 9 of their last 10

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

10:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601014)

- MEM have won 7 of their last 10

## 6. Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers — score 59

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601006)

- Star duel: Pascal Siakam vs Kawhi Leonard

## 7. Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans — score 59

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601010)

- Records are close enough for a live one

## 8. Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks — score 58

8:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601009)

- Cade Cunningham headlines this one
- DET have won 7 of their last 10

## 9. Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz — score 56

9:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601013)

- Keyonte George headlines this one
- MIN have won 7 of their last 10
- MIN could be without Donte DiVincenzo

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