The NBA has a two-game slate on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the Orlando Magic visiting the Phoenix Suns before the Miami Heat take on the Golden State Warriors. Both matchups are scheduled for prime evening windows on the U.S. calendar.
Orlando and Phoenix tip off first at 9:00 PM Eastern, followed by Miami and Golden State at 10:00 PM Eastern. The schedule offers two interconference matchups at Western Conference arenas.
NBA schedule: Thursday, November 5
| Matchup | Eastern Time | Local tip-off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns | 9:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM MST | Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix |
| Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Chase Center, San Francisco |
Magic visit the Suns in Phoenix
Orlando travel to Phoenix for a 9:00 PM Eastern tip-off, which is 7:00 PM local time in Arizona. The game will be played at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The matchup gives both sides an opportunity to test their rotation and execution against an opponent from the other conference.
The Magic will look to establish their pace and create efficient looks against the Suns, while Phoenix will have the benefit of its home floor. Rebounding and turnovers are likely to be important in a game that opens the night’s two-game schedule.
Heat visit the Warriors at Chase Center
Miami face Golden State in the later game, scheduled for 10:00 PM Eastern and 7:00 PM local time in San Francisco. The contest will take place at Chase Center and closes the NBA’s Thursday slate.
The Heat will have to manage the Warriors’ movement and spacing, while Golden State will look to make use of its home-court advantage. The matchup pits two teams from opposite conferences against each other early in the regular season.
Where to follow the games
Official game pages provide the latest matchup information, status updates and broadcast details for the Magic–Suns game and the Heat–Warriors game.
