The Best NBA Games This Week & Where To Watch

From the Thunder vs. the Rockets to the Mavericks vs. Lakers, here are the must-watch NBA games of week 2 and where to watch.

Oct 28, 2019
James Harden Russell Westbrook Preseason 2019 Bench
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Oct 16, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guards James Harden (13, left) and Russell Westbrook (0) during pregame warmups prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden Russell Westbrook Preseason 2019 Bench
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Oct 16, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guards James Harden (13, left) and Russell Westbrook (0) during pregame warmups prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

We're officially one week into the NBA season, and even though teams have only played a few games, we're starting to see some trends develop. For intstance, the Warriors might be legit bad this season and every non-Warriors fan is going to eat it up. After years of dominance by Steph Curry and company, there's no real surprise there.

We also know that the Clippers look very real and the Lakers are going to be a force in the West. Do we know much else? Not really, but naturally, the NBA is off to to a fast start, with guys like Trae Young and Ja Morant already lighting it up. Kyrie Irving is already scorching in Brooklyn, but the Nets have lost two close games early as they navigate their new squad.

Point is, it's still so early to really know much, but that's the beauty of the NBA season. Things change quickly and often. As part of our coverage for the season, the Complex Sports team is picking out the 10 best NBA games from every single week of the season. So sit back and enjoy some hoops while we tell you the must-watch games every single week of the year. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks.
Image via Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE/Getty

Date: Monday, October 28 

Time: 7:30 ET

How to Watch: NBA League Pass 

Trae Young is the truth, and as we wrote today, a good bet to make his first All-Star team this season. Philly is as good as advertised, which makes this a fun matchup early in the season. It remains to be seen how good the Hawks are this season, but if Young is going to keep lighting teams up, then they're a must-watch squad. 

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets

james harden chris paul
Image via Getty

Date: Monday, October 28

Time: 8:00 ET

How to Watch: NBA League Pass 

How is this not a national TV game? Russ against the Thunder? Come on, NBA. Not only are the Thunder better than expected, but Chris Paul's return to Houston is a must-watch. He's probably going to get boo'd loudly, but how funny would it be if the Thunder won this game. We need the petty that would follow. 

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers

karl anthony towns getty garrabrant
Image via Getty/Jesse D. Garrabrant

Date: Wednesday, October 30

Time: 7:00 ET

How to Watch: NBA League Pass 

Nobody really thought the Timberwolves would be anything this season, but Karl-Anthony Towns has differnet thoughts on his mind. Going into Philly and getting a win would be a big statement for the young team. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Image via Getty/Stacy Revere

Date: Wednesday, October 30

Time: 7:30 ET

How to Watch: ESPN 

A nice Eastern conference showdown on Wednesday night in Boston. The Bucks have looked a bit shaky to start this sesaon, while the Celtics are working in a few new players. This could easily be a playoff preview game. 

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz

Kawhi Leonard Dunk Lakers Clippers October 2019
Image via USA Today Sports/Kirby Lee

Date: Wednesday October 30

Time: 10:00 ET

How to Watch: ESPN 

The Utah Jazz have already played the Lakers this season, and now they get the Clippers at home. They looked shaky against LeBron and co., so we need to see how they matchup against the Clippers. 

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Lou Williams Clippers Wizards 2017
Image via USA Today Sports/Gary A. Vasquez

Date: Thursday, October 31

Time: 10:30 ET

How to Watch: NBA League Pass 

Kawhi Leonard against the Spurs will always make headlines, so this game is no different. The Spurs have some real talent on their squad, but can they compete with the upper tier of the West? 

Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving smiles at the press conference after Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Image via Getty/Gary Dineen

Date: Friday, Nov. 1

Time: 7:00 ET

How to Watch: ESPN

Houston has a busy week of games and the Nets are still trying to figure out their early struggles. Anytime you have a gave with three top-15 players, it's must-see TV. Kyrie Irving vs. Russell Westbrook will be worth the price of admission alone. 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks in action against the Portland Trail Blazers
Image via Getty/Jonathan Ferrey

Date: Friday, Nov. 1

Time: 9:30 ET

How to Watch: ESPN 

Man, this might be game of the week. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are one of the best duos in the NBA and we already know how good the Lakers are. Let's see how good the young Mavericks are. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers
Image via Getty

Date: Saturday, Nov. 2

Time: 10:00 ET

How to Watch: NBATV

The Blazers will always be a fun team to watch as long as they have Dame and CJ in the lineup. You'll notice Philly has a lot of big games this week, with a tough early schedule that includes a West Coast trip. A good challenge for one of the best teams in the East. 

Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat

James Harden, Jimmy Butler
Image via Getty/David Sherman/NBAE

Date: Sunday, Nov. 3

Time: 5:00 ET

How to Watch: NBA League Pass 

You'll see a lot of Rockets on this list this year, but we're also super interested in the Miami Heat. Not only do they have Jimmy Butler, but Tyler Herro is fun as hell and they play a solid style of basketball. Not bad for a Sunday matinee in Miami. 

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