Double OT Thriller From Boston; Thunder Spoil Zion’s Big Day! 2/13/20

It’s another day in the NBA, as we only have 2 games on the schedule tonight as it is the last day before the All Star Break.

Devin Booker is going to be replacing Damian Lillard in the 3-point contest and the All Star Game.

LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers travel across the country to take on the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is out for the Celtics.

The Celtics were able to win 141-133 in a double OT thriller. At the end of regulation, Marcus Morris of the Clippers hit a 3 to tie the game at 114 with 45.9 seconds left to force the first OT. At the end of the 1st OT, Landry Shamet of the Clippers hit a 3 to tie the game at 127 with 20.4 seconds to force the 2nd OT. The Celtics hung on to win in the 2nd OT.

Jayson Tatum had 39 points and 9 rebounds for the Celtics.

Lou Williams had 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists for LA.

The Celtics shot 44% from the field and 42% from 3. The Clippers outscored the Celtics by 14 in the paint, 62-48.

The Celtics are now 28-16 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 37-18.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Thunder travel to the Big Easy to take on the Pelicans.

The Thunder won a close game, 123-118.

Danilo Gallinari had 29 points for Oklahoma City.

Zion Williamson had a career high 32 points and 6 rebounds for the Pelicans.

The Thunder shot 50% from the field and 48% from 3. The Thunder outscored the Pelicans by 12 in the paint, 54-42.

The Thunder are now 33-22 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 23-32.

Predictions: 0-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which teams will go to the NBA Finals.