13 in a row for the Bucks; Blazers Recover! 12/4/19
It’s December 4th in the NBA and we have 10 games tonight.
It’s December 4th in the NBA and we have 10 games tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks look to continue their win streak as they face the Pistons.
The Bucks dominated this game, winning 127-103.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 9 rebounds for the Bucks.
Andre Drummond had 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists for Detroit.
The Bucks shot 49% from the field, and 40% from 3. The Bucks made 11 more free throws than the Pistons, 25-14.
The Bucks are now 19-3 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 8-14.
Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Golden State Warriors
The Warriors continue their road trip as they face the Hornets.
The Hornets cruised to a win, 106-91.
Devonte Graham had 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists for Charlotte.
D’Angelo Russell had 18 points for the Warriors.
Both teams shot 46% from the field, and Charlotte shot 44% from 3. The Hornets forced 16 turnovers on the Warriors.
The Hornets are now 9-14 on the year, and the Warriors are 4-19.
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Orlando Magic
The Suns travel to Florida to face the Magic.
The Magic won a high scorer, 128-114.
Aaron Gordon had 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Magic.
Frank Kaminsky had 23 points and 5 rebounds for Phoenix.
The Magic shot 58% from the field and 56% from 3. The Suns forced 19 turnovers on the Magic.
The Magic inch closer to 0.500 as they are 10-11, and the Suns are 9-11.
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
The Nets travel to Georgia to face the Hawks.
The Nets won a high scorer, 130-118.
Garrett Temple had 27 points for Brooklyn.
Trae Young had 39 points and 10 assists for the Hawks.
The Hawks shot 53% from the field, and Brooklyn shot 45% from 3. The Hawks had 70 points in the paint, and the Nets had 66.
The Nets are now 11-10 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 5-17.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Miami Heat
The Heat travel to meet another great Eastern Conference team, the Celtics.
The Celtics controlled this game, winning 112-93.
Jaylen Brown had 31 points for the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler had 37 points and 6 rebounds for Miami.
Both teams shot 44% from the field, and the Celtics shot 39% from 3. The Celtics outscored the Heat by 15 at the line, 26-11.
The Celtics are now 15-5 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 15-6.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Chicago Bulls
#2 overall pick Ja Morant and Memphis travel to face the #7 pick Coby White and Chicago.
The Bulls won a close game, 106-99.
Zach Lavine had 25 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago.
Jonas Valanciunas had 32 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies.
The Bulls shot 43% from the field and 39% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Bulls by 22 in the paint, 50-28.
The Bulls are now 8-14, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 6-15.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder.
The Pacers won a close game, 107-100.
TJ Warren had 24 points for the Pacers.
Steven Adams had 20 points and 9 rebounds for Oklahoma City.
The Thunder shot 49% from the field, and Indiana shot 38% from the field. The Thunder had 60 points in the paint, and the Pacers had 48.
The Pacers are now 14-7 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 8-12.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks
The Timberwolves travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks.
The Mavericks won a narrow game, 121-114.
Dwight Powell had 24 points and 5 rebounds for Dallas.
KAT had 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Andrew Wiggins had 26 points and 5 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
The Mavericks shot 51% from the field, and the Timberwolves shot 45% from 3. The Mavs had 52 points in the paint, and the T-Wolves had 34.
The Mavericks are now 15-6 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 10-10.
LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz
Prediction: LA Lakers
The Lakers face another good Western Conference team, the Utah Jazz.
The Lakers cruised to a win, 121-96.
Anthony Davis had 26 points and 6 rebounds for LA.
Donovan Mitchell had 29 points and 5 assists for the Jazz.
The Lakers shot 51% from the field and 48% from 3. The Lakers had 25 blocks and steals, and the Jazz had 6.
The Lakers are now 19-3 on the year, and the Jazz are 12-10.
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Kings travel to Portland to face the Blazers.
The Blazers controlled the game, winning 127-116.
CJ McCollum had 33 points, 1 of 4 players with 20 or more for the Blazers.
Richuan Holmes had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Kings.
The Blazers shot 56% from the field and 50% from 3. The Kings forced Portland into 12 turnovers.
The Blazers are now 9-13 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 8-12.
Predictions: 8-2
I hope you have enjoyed this edition of the NBA in December, please comment on how your team is doing and which game has been the best so far.