Story byNoah RubinFri, January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM UTC·5 min readIn head-to-head leagues, it all comes down to the weekend. You can have a comfortable lead in multiple categories or by a bunch of points, but if you don’t make the most of the weekend, you can walk out with a loss. Eight teams only play once this weekend, including the Hornets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Pistons, Pacers, Lakers and Jazz. Avoid those teams if you’re just looking to maximize your games played. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat’s often what it comes down to in standard points and category leagues, but that’s not always the case.