NBA · Monday, November 2, 2026

NBA research slate for Monday, November 2, 2026

Every NBA matchup on the schedule, the times in Eastern and Pacific, and the rest and schedule context to check before you research a number.

By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations

Short answer

15 NBA games are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, from 7:00 PM ET to 10:00 PM ET. This page lists the matchups and the schedule context worth checking before you research a number; it carries no odds and no picks. 8 teams are on the second night of a back-to-back and 4 games have a notable rest gap.

This page covers the schedule and what to check. The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for these games.

NBA games on Mon, Nov 2

NBA games on Monday, November 2, 2026
MatchupStart (ET)Start (PT)Status
Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers7:00 PM ET4:00 PM PTScheduled
Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets7:30 PM ET4:30 PM PTScheduled
Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers7:30 PM ET4:30 PM PTScheduled
Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks7:30 PM ET4:30 PM PTScheduled
Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic7:30 PM ET4:30 PM PTScheduled
Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers7:30 PM ET4:30 PM PTScheduled
Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks8:00 PM ET5:00 PM PTScheduled
New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies8:00 PM ET5:00 PM PTScheduled
Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves8:00 PM ET5:00 PM PTScheduled
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets8:30 PM ET5:30 PM PTScheduled
Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs8:30 PM ET5:30 PM PTScheduled
Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets9:00 PM ET6:00 PM PTScheduled
Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PTScheduled
Toronto Raptors at LA Clippers10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PTScheduled
Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PTScheduled

Schedule context to check

  • Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets · 7:30 PM ET

    This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Charlotte Hornets.

  • Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers · 7:30 PM ET

    Indiana Pacers played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.

  • Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks · 7:30 PM ET

    Brooklyn Nets played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to New York Knicks: 2 more days off than Brooklyn Nets.

  • Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic · 7:30 PM ET

    Orlando Magic played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to Washington Wizards: 2 more days off than Orlando Magic.

  • Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers · 7:30 PM ET

    This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Philadelphia 76ers.

  • Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves · 8:00 PM ET

    This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets · 8:30 PM ET

    Boston Celtics played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Houston Rockets.

  • Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors · 10:00 PM ET

    Golden State Warriors played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to Phoenix Suns: 2 more days off than Golden State Warriors.

  • Toronto Raptors at LA Clippers · 10:00 PM ET

    Toronto Raptors played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. LA Clippers played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.

  • Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers · 10:00 PM ET

    Los Angeles Lakers played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to Miami Heat: 2 more days off than Los Angeles Lakers.

The other 5 games show no notable rest or schedule context in the data we read.

NBA research checklist for this slate

Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.

  • Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
  • Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
  • Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
  • Convert the price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
  • Shop the same number across the books you can legally use, and note the vig.
  • Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.

Break-even probability by American price

A price only has value against your own estimate. These are the win rates a bet must reach just to break even at common American prices, before any adjustment for the sportsbook’s margin.

Break-even win probability for common American odds
American priceBreak-even win rate
-20066.67%
-15060.00%
-12054.55%
-11052.38%
-10551.22%
+10050.00%
+11047.62%
+15040.00%
+20033.33%

Try it with your own number in the implied probability calculator.

Questions about this slate

How many NBA games are there on Monday, November 2, 2026?

15 NBA games are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with the first start at 7:00 PM ET and the last at 10:00 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.

What time does the first NBA game start on Monday, November 2, 2026?

The first NBA game is Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

Which NBA teams are on a back-to-back on Monday, November 2, 2026?

It is the second game in two nights for Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.

Does this NBA slate include odds or picks?

No. The slate is a schedule and research checklist built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. For prices, line movement and player prop research, use the DeepChamp AI app.

Schedule and rest context come from our sports data feed and are re-read throughout the day. This page has no odds, no picks and no claims about results. Verify start times and availability with the league and team before relying on them.

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