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Knicks, Timberwolves, and 76ers set for MLK Day games in January

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Knicks, Timberwolves, and 76ers set for MLK Day games in January
Summary

The NBA will hold four games on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18, 2027. The schedule includes the Detroit Pistons visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by the Atlanta Hawks hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Madison Square Garden will feature the Minnesota Timberwolves against the New York Knicks, while the Memphis Grizzlies host the Houston Rockets. MLK Day games continue an NBA tradition, honoring the civil rights leader's impact.

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  • •Pistons at Cavaliers at 12 p.m. on NBC/Peacock
  • •Hawks face 76ers at 2:30 p.m. on NBC/Peacock
  • •Timberwolves play Knicks at 5 p.m. on NBC/Peacock
  • •Grizzlies host Rockets at 7:30 p.m. on Peacock
  • •Memphis has a 8-15 record in MLK Day games
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  • 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks, Timberwolves, 76ers highlight four-game MLK Day slate
What they're saying
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The NBA will have four games on its schedule during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day next January.

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