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It’s the NBA in January as we have 6 games on the schedule tonight.

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic

Prediction: Orlando Magic

The Heat travel to meet their Florida rivals.

The Magic destroyed the Heat, winning 105-85.

Terrence Ross had 25 points for the Magic.

Jimmy Butler had 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists for Miami.

The Magic shot 41% from the field and 37% from 3. The Magic forced the Heat into 18 turnovers.

The Magic are now 16-19 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 25-10.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel the nations capitol to take on the Wizards.

The Blazers dominated, winning 122-103. Isiah Thomas of the Wizards was ejected within the first two minutes of the game.

Damian Lillard had 35 points for Portland.

Jordan McRae had 35 points and 5 rebounds for the Wizards.

The Blazers shot 51% from the field, and the Wizards shot 33% from 3. The Blazers made 10 more free throws than the Wizards, 26-16.

The Blazers are now 15-21 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 10-24.

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. Trae Young is back in action for Atlanta and Kemba Walker is out with illness for the Celtics.

The Celtics won a close game, 109-106.

Jaylen Brown had 24 points and 10 assists for the Celtics.

Trae Young had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists for Atlanta.

The Celtics shot 44% from the field, and the Hawks shot 36% from 3. The Celtics made 9 more free throws than the Hawks, 21-12.

The Celtics have improved to 24-8 on the year, and the Hawks continue to struggle at 7-28.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers go to Texas to take on the Rockets.

The Rockets controlled this game, winning 118-108.

James Harden had 44 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists for Houston.

Ben Simmons had 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists for the 76ers.

The Rockets shot 48% from the field and 38% from 3. The 76ers had 60 points in the paint, and the Rockets had 52.

The Rockets are now 24-11 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 23-14.

New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: New York Knicks

The Knicks travel to the desert to take on the Suns.

The Suns cruised to a 120-112 win.

Devin Booker had 38 points and 7 assists for the Suns.

Marcus Morris had 25 points for New York.

The Suns shot 47% from the field and 36% from 3. The Suns forced New York into 15 turnovers.

The Suns are now 14-21 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 10-25 on the year.

New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Pelicans travel to Staples Center to take on the Lakers. Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart all make their return to LA.

The Lakers won a high scoring game, 123-113.

Anthony Davis had 46 points and 13 rebounds for LA.

Lonzo Ball had 23 points and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

The Lakers shot 50% from the field and 48% from 3. The Pelicans made only 6 free throws, and the Lakers made 23.

The Lakers are now 28-7 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 11-24.

Predictions: 4-2

I hope you have enjoyed the NBA in January, please comment on how your team is doing, and what was your favorite moment of 2019?