Thursday, December 31, 2026: the day's slate
9 events on the fan calendar this day. See the whole month on the games timeline →
NBA ·
Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center
Oklahoma City Thunder host the Miami Heat, NBA regular season, at Paycom Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 8:00 PM ET (01:00 UTC). The shirt: Oklahoma City Thunder home uniform against the Miami Heat on the road.
NBA ·
Brooklyn Nets at Sacramento Kings, Golden 1 Center
Sacramento Kings host the Brooklyn Nets, NBA regular season, at Golden 1 Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 6:00 PM ET (23:00 UTC). The shirt: Sacramento Kings home uniform against the Brooklyn Nets on the road.
NBA ·
Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets, NBA regular season, at Target Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 4:00 PM ET (21:00 UTC). The shirt: Minnesota Timberwolves home uniform against the Denver Nuggets on the road.
NBA ·
LA Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers host the LA Clippers, NBA regular season, at Rocket Arena on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 3:00 PM ET (20:00 UTC). The shirt: Cleveland Cavaliers home uniform against the LA Clippers on the road.
NBA ·
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans, Smoothie King Center
New Orleans Pelicans host the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA regular season, at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 8:00 PM ET (01:00 UTC). The shirt: New Orleans Pelicans home uniform against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road.
NBA ·
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks host the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA regular season, at State Farm Arena on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 3:00 PM ET (20:00 UTC). The shirt: Atlanta Hawks home uniform against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.
NBA ·
New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns, Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix Suns host the New York Knicks, NBA regular season, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 9:00 PM ET (02:00 UTC). The shirt: Phoenix Suns home uniform against the New York Knicks on the road.
NBA ·
Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers, Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic, NBA regular season, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 3:00 PM ET (20:00 UTC). The shirt: Indiana Pacers home uniform against the Orlando Magic on the road.
NBA ·
San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets, Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs, NBA regular season, at Spectrum Center on Thursday, December 31, 2026, tip-off 1:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC). The shirt: Charlotte Hornets home uniform against the San Antonio Spurs on the road.