Best NBA games on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 3 games · times ET

Updated Wed, Nov 11, 12:57 AM EST

The slate

IndianaPacers7-31114
CharlotteHornets13-25112
Final · Local TV · League Pass
ClevelandCavaliers21-18122
MinnesotaTimberwolves25-13131
Final · Local TV · League Pass
DallasMavericks14-24114
UtahJazz13-24116
Final · Local TV · League Pass

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score games ›

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