Giannis Wins in Paris; Kawhi’s 1st Triple Double! 1/24/20
It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 11 games on the schedule tonight.
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It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 11 games on the schedule tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets from Paris.
The Bucks cruised to a 116-103 victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Malik Monk had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Charlotte.
The Bucks shot 51% from the field, and the Hornets shot 36% from 3. The Hornets made 7 more free throws than the Bucks, 25-18.
The Bucks are now 40-6 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 15-31.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The Celtics travel to Florida to take on the Magic.
The Celtics cruised to a 109-98 win.
Kemba Walker had 37 points and 6 assists for Boston.
Evan Fournier had 30 points and 5 rebounds for the Magic.
The Celtics shot 47% from the field and 40% from 3. The Celtics had 42 points in the paint, and the Magic had 36.
The Celtics are now 30-14 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 21-25.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Grizzlies travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons.
The Grizzlies won a high scoring game, 125-112.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 29 points and 6 rebounds for the Grizzlies.
Derrick Rose had 22 points and 8 assists for Detroit.
The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field and 50% from 3. The Pistons forced the Grizzlies into 14 turnovers.
The Grizzlies are now 21-24 on the year, and the Pitons have fallen to 17-29.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The Raptors travel to the Big Apple to take on the Knicks.
The Raptors won a close game, 118-112.
Kyle Lowry had 26 points and 6 rebounds for Toronto.
Marcus Morris had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Damyean Dotson had 21 points for the Knicks.
The Raptors shot 51% from the field and 49% from 3. The Raptors forced the Knicks into 16 turnovers.
The Raptors are now 31-14 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 12-34.
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Chicago Bulls
The Kings travel to the Windy City to take on the Bulls.
The Kings won a low scoring game, 98-81.
Buddy Hield had 21 points and 8 rebounds for the Kings.
Zach Lavine had 21 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago.
The Kings shot 43% from the field and 31% from 3. The Kings forced the Bulls into 21 turnovers.
The Kings are now 16-29 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 17-30.
LA Clippers vs Miami Heat
Prediction: LA Clippers
Two of the best teams in the NBA battle it out from South Beach.
The Clippers won a close game, 122-117.
Kawhi Leonard had 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for LA. This is Kawhi’s first ever triple double.
Jimmy Butler had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Heat.
The Clippers shot 46% from the field and 46% from 3. Both teams had 9 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 32-14 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 31-14.
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets travel to the Big Easy to take on Zion and the Pelicans.
The Nuggets held on to win 113-106.
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Nuggets.
JJ Redick had 18 points and Zion Williamson had 15 points and 5 rebounds for New Orleans.
The Pelicans shot 46% from the field and 44% from 3. The Pelicans had 16 more points in the paint than Denver, 50-34.
The Nuggets are now 31-14 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 17-29.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.
The Thunder dominated, winning 140-111.
Danilo Gallinari had 25 points and 6 rebounds for Oklahoma City.
John Collins had 28 points and 6 rebounds for the Hawks.
The Thunder shot 58% from the field and 56% from 3. The Thunder made 10 more free throws than the Hawks, 26-16.
The Thunder are now 27-19 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 11-35.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Prediction: Houston Rockets
The Rockets travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves.
The Rockets won a high scoring game, 131-124.
Russell Westbrook had 45 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Rockets.
Karl Anthony Towns had 30 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.
The Rockets shot 52% from the field, and both teams shot 34% from 3. The Timberwolves had 52 rebounds, and the Rockets had 34.
The Rockets are now 28-16 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-30.
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Suns travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Suns won a close game, 103-99.
Devin Booker had 35 points and 10 assists for Phoenix.
DeMar DeRozan had 30 points and 8 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Suns shot 46% from the field and 28% from 3. The Suns outscored the Spurs by 8 in the paint, 46-38.
The Suns are now 19-26 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 20-24.
Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors.
The Pacers travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors.
The Pacers cruised to a 129-118 victory.
TJ warren had 33 points and 5 rebounds for the Pacers.
D’Angelo Russell had 37 points and 5 assists for Golden State.
The Pacers shot 57% from the field and 59% from 3. The Pacers forced the Warriors into 21 turnovers.
The Pacers are now 30-16 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 10-37.
Predictions: 7-4
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how you team is doing, and which players look like they will make the All-NBA 1st Team.