NBA Week 14: Top Matchups & Must-Watch Games for All 30 Teams

From MLK Day to AWS NBA Rivals Week, the next seven days are packed with must-see matchups. More than 50 games await this week, and we’re going team-by-team to look at the top matchups. Note: All games are available on League Pass unless otherwise noted. Eastern Conference Atlanta Hawks Schedule: Monday vs. Bucks (Peacock), Wednesday at Grizzlies, Friday vs. Suns Game To Watch: Monday vs. Bucks (Peacock): In the opening game of the NBA’s nine-game MLK Day slate, the Hawks and Bucks meet for the first time this season with both teams desperate to end three-game skids. Boston Celtics Schedule: Monday at Pistons (NBC/Peacock), Wednesday vs. Pacers, Friday at Nets, Saturday at Bulls Game To Watch: Monday at Pistons (NBC/Peacock): It’s a clash of the East’s top two teams with the No. 1 Pistons hosting the No. 2 Celtics in the final game of their regular-season series. Detroit leads 2-1, but all three games have been decided by seven points or less. Brooklyn Nets Schedule: Monday vs. Suns, Wednesday at Knicks, Friday vs. Celtics, Sunday at Clippers Game To Watch: Wednesday at Knicks: Can the Nets snap a 12-game losing streak to the Knicks in the latest Battle of the Boroughs? Brooklyn’s last win at Madison Square Garden was April 6, 2022. Charlotte Hornets Schedule: Wednesday vs. Cavaliers (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Thursday at Magic, Saturday vs. Wizards Game To Watch: Wednesday vs. Cavaliers (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week): The sibling rivalry of Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Cleveland’s Lonzo Ball takes center stage in this matchup. Older brother Lonzo holds a 3-2 edge in their five career head-to-head matchups, including their last meeting on Dec. 22. Chicago Bulls Schedule: Tuesday vs. Clippers, Thursday at Timberwolves, Saturday vs. Celtics Game To Watch: Tuesday vs. Clippers: Coming off Sunday’s win over Brooklyn, the Bulls seek their first back-to-back wins since Dec. 31 to Jan. 2. They must contend with the Clippers, who have won five straight and 12 of their last 14 games. Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule: Monday vs. Thunder (NBC/Peacock), Wednesday at Hornets (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Friday vs. Kings, Saturday at Magic Game To Watch: Monday vs. Thunder (NBC/Peacock): The top two teams in wins a season ago meet for the first time this season when the Cavs host the Thunder on MLK Day. The last time these two teams met in Cleveland, they delivered a thriller. What do they have in store this time? Detroit Pistons Schedule: Monday vs. Celtics (NBC/Peacock), Wednesday at Pelicans, Friday vs. Rockets (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Sunday vs. Kings Game To Watch: Friday vs. Rockets (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week): The Ball brothers aren’t the only sibling rivalry in play this week. The Thompson twins – Detroit’s Ausar and Houston’s Amen – will play against each other for the fifth time since they entered the NBA as back-to-back lottery picks in 2023. The series is even at 2-2, so the winner of this game earns family bragging rights. Indiana Pacers Schedule: Monday at 76ers, Wednesday at Celtics, Friday at Thunder Game To Watch: Friday at Thunder: When the teams from the 2025 NBA Finals met for the first time this season – Oct. 23 in Indy’s season opener – the Pacers put up a season-high 135 points and pushed the defending champs to double overtime. Can they do it again in their final matchup of the season? Miami Heat Schedule: Monday at Warriors, Tuesday at Kings, Thursday at Trail Blazers, Saturday at Jazz, Sunday at Suns Game To Watch: Tuesday at Kings: The Heat are the busiest team this week as they embark on a five-game road trip in the span of seven days. That includes a matchup with the Kings, who are one of only two West teams (along with Minnesota) to beat the Heat in Miami this season. Can the Heat avenge that loss in Sacramento? Milwaukee Bucks Schedule: Monday at Hawks (Peacock), Wednesday vs. Thunder (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Friday vs. Nuggets (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Sunday vs. Mavericks Game To Watch: Wednesday vs. Thunder (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week): A rematch of last year’s Emirates NBA Cup championship, which the Bucks won decisively, 97-81. The Bucks, 11th in the East at 17-24 entering Week 14, seek a statement win over the defending NBA champs. New York Knicks Schedule: Monday vs. Mavericks (NBC/Peacock), Wednesday vs. Nets, Saturday at 76ers (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Saturday at 76ers (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week): While Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable (ankle) for Monday’s game against his former team (Dallas), he could potentially return by Saturday, setting up a clash of top-10 scoring guards against Tyrese Maxey. Orlando Magic Schedule: Thursday vs. Hornets, Saturday vs. Cavaliers Game To Watch: Thursday vs. Hornets: After splitting games against the Grizzlies in Berlin and London, the Magic return to Florida to host the Hornets. Orlando and Charlotte have traded 15+ point wins so far this season. Which team will win Round 3? Philadelphia 76ers Schedule: Monday vs. Pacers, Tuesday vs. Suns, Thursday vs. Rockets, Saturday vs. Knicks (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Thursday vs. Rockets: If history is an indicator, expect a close game between these two teams. Five of their last six meetings have been decided by single digits, including three that went to overtime. Toronto Raptors Schedule: Tuesday at Warriors, Wednesday at Kings, Friday at Trail Blazers, Sunday at Thunder Game To Watch: Tuesday at Warriors: When these teams met on Dec. 28 in Toronto, the Raptors posted a season-high 141 points as they rallied for an overtime win. Is there another thriller in store when they meet in the Bay? Washington Wizards Schedule: Monday vs. Clippers, Thursday vs. Nuggets, Saturday at Hornets Game To Watch: Monday vs. Clippers: The Wizards open Week 14 looking to snap a pair of losing streaks. Washington has dropped six straight overall and nine straight to the Clippers, dating back to Jan. 25, 2022. Western Conference Dallas Mavericks Schedule: Monday at Knicks (NBC/Peacock), Thursday vs. Warriors (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Saturday vs. Lakers (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Sunday at Bucks Game To Watch: Thursday vs. Warriors (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week): A Christmas Day rematch that now features two of the top four players in NBA history in 3-pointers made – Stephen Curry (first with 4,207) and former Warriors star Klay Thompson (fourth with 2,815). Denver Nuggets Schedule: Tuesday vs. Lakers (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Thursday at Wizards, Friday at Bucks (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Sunday at Grizzlies Game To Watch: Friday at Bucks (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week): On Jan. 11 in Denver, the injury-ravaged Nuggets – playing without Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and three key rotation players – showcased their depth to defeat the Bucks, 108-104. With the Nuggets still shorthanded, can they repeat that effort in Milwaukee? Golden State Warriors Schedule: Monday vs. Heat, Tuesday vs. Raptors, Thursday at Mavericks (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Saturday at Timberwolves (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Saturday at Timberwolves (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week): The Warriors enter this matchup having lost five straight games to the Wolves – the final four of their 2025 Western Conference semifinals and the first this season on Dec. 12, despite a 39-point effort from Steph Curry. Can Golden State take down the rival Timberwolves in this ABC Saturday showcase? Houston Rockets Schedule: Tuesday vs. Spurs (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Thursday at 76ers, Friday at Pistons (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Tuesday vs. Spurs (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week): This is the second of four matchups this season between these Texas rivals. San Antonio took Round 1 on Nov. 7 – Houston’s only loss in an 11-game span. Can the Rockets even the season series against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs? This game also marks the continuation of Kevin Durant’s pursuit of Michael Jordan for fifth place on the all-time scoring list. LA Clippers Schedule: Monday at Wizards, Tuesday at Bulls, Thursday vs. Lakers (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Sunday vs. Nets Game To Watch: Thursday vs. Lakers (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week): It was a win over the Lakers on Dec. 20 that ignited the Clippers’ in-season turnaround. The Clippers entered that game at 6-21 on the season. They have gone 12-2 since and will look to ride that momentum in the latest Battle of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers Schedule: Tuesday at Nuggets (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Thursday at Clippers (Prime Video, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Saturday at Mavericks (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Saturday at Mavericks (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week): Luka Dončić returns to Dallas for the second time since last season’s blockbuster trade. Can he improve to 4-0 against his former squad? Memphis Grizzlies Schedule: Wednesday vs. Hawks, Friday vs. Pelicans, Sunday vs. Nuggets Game To Watch: Friday vs. Pelicans: After going No. 1 and 2 in the 2019 NBA Draft, New Orleans’ Zion Williamson and Memphis’ Ja Morant have met nine times. Morant holds a 5-4 lead in their head-to-head matchups and will look to stay ahead when the Grizzlies host the Pelicans. Minnesota Timberwolves Schedule: Tuesday at Jazz, Thursday vs. Bulls, Saturday vs. Warriors (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week) Game To Watch: Saturday vs. Warriors (ABC, AWS NBA Rivals Week): Anthony Edwards vs. Stephen Curry. Two prolific scorers: Edwards ranks fifth in the NBA in scoring (29.6 points per game), while Curry ranks 11th (27.6). Two prolific shooters: Curry leads the NBA with 4.5 3-pointers made per game, while Edwards ranks sixth (3.5). One is a rising superstar. The other is the greatest shooter ever. New Orleans Pelicans Schedule: Wednesday vs. Pistons, Friday at Grizzlies, Sunday at Spurs Game To Watch: Sunday at Spurs: The Pelicans are 0-3 against the Spurs this season, but all three meetings have been decided by seven points or less, including an overtime thriller on Oct. 24 that featured a must-watch duel between Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson. Oklahoma City Thunder Schedule: Monday at Cavaliers (NBC/Peacock), Wednesday at Bucks (ESPN, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Friday vs. Pacers, Sunday vs. Raptors Game To Watch: Monday at Cavaliers (NBC/Peacock): After opening the season 24-1 through 25 games, the defending champs are just 11-7 over their last 18 games, including Saturday’s 122-120 loss to the Heat. As the Thunder look to get back on track, they’ll face a Cleveland squad that they went toe-to-toe with a season ago. Phoenix Suns Schedule: Monday at Nets, Tuesday at 76ers, Friday at Hawks, Sunday vs. Heat Game To Watch: Sunday vs. Heat: The Suns began their current six-game road trip with a loss to the Heat in Miami on Tuesday. They will run it back in Phoenix, where the Suns are 14-5 this season, to close out Week 14. Portland Trail Blazers Schedule: Thursday vs. Heat, Friday vs. Raptors Game To Watch: Friday vs. Raptors: When the Blazers visited the Raptors in Toronto, Portland rallied late but was unable to overcome a 15-point deficit entering the fourth quarter as Toronto held on for the win. Can the Blazers return the favor when they clash in Portland? Sacramento Kings Schedule: Tuesday vs. Heat, Wednesday vs. Raptors, Friday at Cavaliers, Sunday at Pistons Game To Watch: Tuesday vs. Heat: After the Kings had their season-long four-game win streak snapped by Portland on Sunday, they will look to bounce back when they host the Heat in the fifth game of their six-game homestand. San Antonio Spurs Schedule: Monday vs. Jazz, Tuesday at Rockets (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week), Thursday at Jazz, Sunday vs. Pelicans Game To Watch: Tuesday at Rockets (NBC/Peacock, AWS NBA Rivals Week): Before they potentially team up on the World team at NBA All-Star next month, San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama and Houston’s Alperen Sengun – two of the most gifted young centers in the game – will match up for the second time this season. Utah Jazz Schedule: Monday at Spurs, Tuesday vs. Timberwolves, Thursday vs. Spurs, Saturday vs. Heat Game To Watch: Saturday vs. Heat: Evenly matched offenses are the story here. The Heat rank fifth in the league in scoring at 119.5 points per game … and Utah is right behind them (by 0.1 points) in sixth place. They also both shoot 46.7% from the field.