# Best NBA games on Thursday, April 1, 2027

Thursday, April 1, 2027 · 4 games · times ET

The best NBA game on Thursday, April 1 is the Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder, 9:30 PM ET. Next best: Celtics at Cavaliers (7:00 PM ET, Prime Video) and Magic at Pacers (7:00 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. Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder — score 99

9:30 PM ET · Prime Video · Chef's Pick (Must watch) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601116)

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

## 2. Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers — score 77

7:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Worth a Look (Good background) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601113)

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

## 3. Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers — score 64

7:00 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601114)

- Star duel: Pascal Siakam vs Paolo Banchero
- Records are close enough for a live one

## 4. Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks — score 60

7:30 PM ET · Local TV · League Pass · Late Menu (For fans) · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0022601115)

- Karl-Anthony Towns headlines this one

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_Updated Wed, Nov 11, 11:54 AM EST._

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