NBA schedule · Thursday, December 31, 2026
9 games · all times Eastern (ET) · W–L = regular-season record when printed
| Time (ET) | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | San Antonio Spurs 11–2 | Charlotte Hornets 4–8 |
| 3:00 PM | Milwaukee Bucks 1–12 | Atlanta Hawks 7–6 |
| 3:00 PM | LA Clippers 3–8 | Cleveland Cavaliers 6–7 |
| 3:00 PM | Orlando Magic 5–7 | Indiana Pacers 5–8 |
| 4:00 PM | Denver Nuggets 6–4 | Minnesota Timberwolves 9–3 |
| 6:00 PM | Brooklyn Nets 3–8 | Sacramento Kings 1–11 |
| 8:00 PM | Los Angeles Lakers 11–2 | New Orleans Pelicans 4–9 |
| 8:00 PM | Miami Heat 6–6 | Oklahoma City Thunder 8–5 |
| 9:00 PM | New York Knicks 6–6 | Phoenix Suns 5–6 |