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Best NBA games on Monday, October 5, 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026 · 5 games · times ET

Updated Tue, Nov 10, 11:01 AM EST

The slate

  1. MemphisGrizzlies1-0132
    AtlantaHawks0-1123

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Season tip for both sides, Grizzlies and Hawks starting fresh with everything to prove.

  2. PhoenixSuns0-1107
    DetroitPistons1-0109

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Two rebuilding hopefuls open the season trying to prove last year's noise was real.

  3. New YorkKnicks0-197
    Philadelphia76ers1-0120

    Final · NBA TV

    Playoff rematch opens the season, and the Knicks and Sixers settle it on national TV.

  4. MinnesotaTimberwolves1-0116
    MilwaukeeBucks0-197

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Wolves and Bucks both opening fresh, two playoff hopefuls feeling each other out early.

  5. Los AngelesLakers1-0127
    SacramentoKings0-1103

    Final · NBA TV

    Opening night under the lights as the Lakers roll into Sacramento to start the year.

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