NBA schedule · Friday, December 18, 2026
12 games · all times Eastern (ET) · W–L = regular-season record when printed
| Time (ET) | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Oklahoma City Thunder 8–5 | Charlotte Hornets 4–8 |
| 7:00 PM | LA Clippers 3–8 | Miami Heat 6–6 |
| 7:00 PM | New York Knicks 6–6 | Washington Wizards 4–9 |
| 7:30 PM | Utah Jazz 1–12 | Boston Celtics 10–2 |
| 7:30 PM | Orlando Magic 5–7 | Brooklyn Nets 3–8 |
| 7:30 PM | Cleveland Cavaliers 6–7 | Detroit Pistons 8–3 |
| 7:30 PM | Golden State Warriors 8–5 | Toronto Raptors 5–7 |
| 8:00 PM | Houston Rockets 10–3 | Memphis Grizzlies 8–4 |
| 8:00 PM | Phoenix Suns 5–6 | Milwaukee Bucks 1–12 |
| 8:00 PM | Los Angeles Lakers 11–2 | Minnesota Timberwolves 9–3 |
| 8:00 PM | Sacramento Kings 1–11 | New Orleans Pelicans 4–9 |
| 8:00 PM | Chicago Bulls 2–9 | San Antonio Spurs 11–2 |