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As the NBA rolls into March, we have 7 games on the schedule tonight.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets. Khris Middleton is out for the Bucks.

The Bucks won a low scoring game, 93-85.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks, becoming the 3rd player in the last 30 season with 40+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.

Devonte Graham had 17 points for Charlotte.

The Bucks shot 40% from the field, and both teams shot 23% from 3. The Hornets forced the Bucks into 16 turnovers.

The Bucks are now 52-8 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 21-39.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. Luka Doncic is out with a thumb injury.

The Mavericks dominated, winning 111-91.

Kristaps Porzingis had 38 points and 13 rebounds for Dallas.

D’Angelo Russell had 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Timberwolves.

The Mavs shot 47% from the field, and the T-Wolves shot 31% from 3. The Mavericks made 12 free throws and the Timberwolves made 6.

The Mavericks are now 37-24 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 17-42.

Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers

Prediction: LA Clippers

The 76ers travel to LA to take on the Clippers. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are out for the 76ers.

The Clippers held on to win 136-130.

Kawhi Leonard had 30 points and 6 rebounds for the Clippers.

Shake Milton had a career high 39 points and 5 assists for Philadelphia.

The Clippers shot 59% from the field and 54% from 3. The Clippers made 20 more free throws than the 76ers, 33-13.

The Clippers are now 41-19 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 37-24.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings

Prediction: Detroit Pistons

The Pistons travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings.

The Kings were down 18-1 in this game, but they came back to win 106-100. Derrick Rose injured his ankle in the 2nd quarter.

De’Aaron Fox had 23 points and 7 assists for Sacramento.

Christian Wood had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Pistons.

Both teams shot 41% from the field, and the Pistons shot 43% from 3. The Kings outscored the Pistons by 22 in the paint, 52-30.

The Kings are now 26-34 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 20-42.

Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Raptors travel to the Mile High City to take on the Nuggets.

The Nuggets cruised to a 133-118 victory.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

OG Anunoby had 32 points and 7 rebounds for Toronto.

The Nuggets shot 57% from the field and 50% from 3. The Raptors forced the Nuggets into 16 turnovers.

The Nuggets are now 41-19 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 42-18.

LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Lakers travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. Anthony Davis is out for the Lakers.

The Lakers cruised to a 122-114 win.

Lebron James had 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists for LA.

Zion Williamson had a career high 35 points and 7 rebounds for the Pelicans.

The Lakers shot 52% from the field and 37% from 3. The Pelicans made 27 free throws and the Lakers made 9.

The Lakers are now 46-13 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 26-34.

Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Washington Wizards

The Wizards travel across the country to take on the Warriors.

The Wizards cruised to a 124-110 victory.

Bradley Beal had 34 points and 8 assists for the Wizards.

Andrew Wiggins had 27 points and 6 rebounds for Golden State.

The Wizards shot 49% from the field and 67% from 3. The Wizards forced the Warriors into 21 turnovers.

The Wizards are now 22-37 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 13-48.

Predictions: 6-1

I hope you have enjoyed the 1st day of the NBA in March, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player will win the Defensive Player of the Year Award.