NBA Games Today & Tonight

There are 2 NBA games on tonight, Thursday, November 5. The first tip-off is at 9:00 PM ET, and 1 is on national TV. Scores below update live; every game links to its preview, box score and TV channel.

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NBA Games Tonight: What to Watch

Game of the Night Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 PM ET: on national TV (NBA TV) and the best combined record on the slate.

Back-to-backs

Second night in a row for: Suns vs Magic; Heat at Warriors.

2026-27 NBA Standings

East

#TeamW-LGB
176ers8-1–
2Pistons6-21.5
3Celtics6-21.5
4Hawks5-43.0
5Knicks4-43.5
6Raptors4-43.5

West

#TeamW-LGB
1Trail Blazers6-1–
2Rockets7-2–
3Lakers7-2–
4Grizzlies6-20.5
5Spurs6-20.5
6Thunder6-20.5

Full standings, divisions and playoff picture ›

NBA Games Today & Tonight FAQ

How many NBA games are on today?

2 NBA games are on Thursday, November 5: Magic at Suns (9:00 PM ET); Heat at Warriors (10:00 PM ET).

What channel are NBA games on tonight?

Heat at Warriors: NBA TV. The other games are on the teams' local channels and NBA League Pass.

What time do NBA games start?

Most NBA games tip off between 7:00 and 10:30 PM Eastern Time, with afternoon games on weekends and holidays. Every game on this page shows its time in ET and in your own time zone.

When does the 2026-27 NBA season start and end?

The 2026-27 regular season starts on October 20, 2026 and ends on April 11, 2027, followed by the Play-In Tournament and the playoffs.