Richardson and DeRozan Players of the Week; 76ers Struggle! 1/13/20

It’s another day in the NBA, and we have 7 games on the schedule tonight.

Congratulations to Josh Richardson of the Philadelphia 76ers for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Jan. 6th 2020 to Jan. 12th 2020. Richardson averaged 22.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while leading the 76ers to a 2-1 record.

Congratulations to DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs for winning the Western Conference Player of the Week Award for games played from January 6th to January 12th. DeRozan averaged 29.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6 assists with 1.0 steals and he helped lead the Spurs to a 3-1 record.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Detroit Pistons

The Pelicans travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons.

This game was back and forth throughout, with the Pelicans winning 117-110 in OT. At the end of regulation, Derrick Rose hit a floater with 30 seconds left to tie the game at 102. In OT, the Pelicans controlled and they won 117-110.

Jahlil Okafor had 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Derrick Rose had 23 points and 8 assists for Detroit.

The Pelicans shot 42% from the field and 35% from 3. The Pistons forced 19 turnovers on New Orleans.

The Pelicans are now 15-26 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 14-27.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The 76ers look to shrug their losing streak off as they face the Indiana Pacers. Malcolm Brogdon makes his return for the Pacers.

The Pacers won a close game, 101-95.

Malcolm Brogdon had 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists for Indiana.

Ben Simmons had 24 points and 14 rebounds for the 76ers.

The 76ers shot 42% from the field, and the Pacers shot 39% from 3. The 76ers outscored the Pacers by 18 in the paint, 50-32.

The Pacers are now 25-15 on the year, and the 76ers have lost 2 in a row as they have fallen to 25-16.

Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Bulls travel to TD Garden to take on the Celtics.

The Celtics cruised to a 113-101 win.

Jayson Tatum had 21 points and 6 rebounds for the Celtics.

Zach Lavine had 30 points and 5 rebounds for Chicago.

The Celtics shot 47% from the field and 39% from 3. The two teams combined for 26 turnovers.

The Celtics are now 27-11 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 14-27 on the year.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder travel north to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves.

The Thunder cruised to a 117-104 victory.

Danilo Gallinari had 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, his first triple double for Oklahoma City.

Naz Reid had 20 points for the Timberwolves.

The Thunder shot 50% from the field and 40% from 3. The Thunder outscored the Timberwolves by 7 at the line, 23-16.

The Thunder are now 23-17 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-24.

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings

Prediction: Sacramento Kings

The Magic travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings.

The Magic won a very close game, 114-112 thanks to Aaron Gordon, who converted an and-one with 1.1 seconds left to seal the game.

Nikola Vucevic had 26 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic.

Nemenja Bjelica had a career high 34 points and 7 rebounds for Sacramento.

The Kings shot 51% from the field and 39% from 3. The Magic outscored the the Kings by 15 at the line, 25-10.

The Magic are now 19-21 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 15-25.

Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Hornets travel across the country to take on the Blazers.

The Blazers held on to win 115-112. Devonte Graham was blocked on his final 3 point attempt by Kent Bazemore.

Damian Lillard had 30 points and 9 assists for Portland.

PJ Washington had 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets.

The Blazers shot 51% from the field, and the Hornets shot 47% from 3. The Hornets forced the Blazers into 13 turnovers.

The Blazers are now 17-24 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 15-28.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Cavaliers travel to LA to take on the Lakers. Lebron James is back in action for the Lakers.

The Lakers dominated, winning 128-99.

Lebron James had 31 points and 8 assists for the Lakers.

Kevin Love had 21 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland.

The Lakers shot 55% from the field and 37% from 3. The Lakers forced the Cavs into 19 turnovers.

The Lakers are now 33-7 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 12-28.

Predictions: 5-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which team has made the made the most improvement since last season.