Battle of LA Postponed; Who Needs the MVP? 1/28/20

It’s another day of NBA action as we have 9 games on the schedule tonight.

The Battle of LA will have to wait tonight as the game was postponed by the NBA because of the recent death of Kobe Bryant.

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: Charlotte Hornets

The Knicks travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets.

The Hornets won a close game, 97-92.

Terry Rozier had 30 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets.

Julius Randle had 24 points and 5 rebounds for New York.

The Knicks shot 44% from the field and 28% from 3. The Hornets made 14 more free throws than the Knicks, 21-7.

The Hornets are now 16-31 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 13-35.

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to South Beach to take on the Heat. Jayson Tatum us out for the Celtics.

The Celtics held on to win 109-101.

Gordon Hayward had 29 points and 9 rebounds for Boston.

Goran Dragic had 23 points for the Heat.

The Celtics shot 47% from the field and 36% from 3. The Heat made 8 more free throws than the Celtics, 26-18.

The Celtics are now 31-15 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 32-15.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavs.

The Pelicans cruised to a 125-111 victory.

Jrue Holiday had 28 points and 8 assists and Zion Williamson had 14 points and 9 rebounds for the Pelicans.

Collin Sexton had 24 points for Cleveland.

The Pelicans shot 53% from the field and 38% from 3. The Pelicans had 10 more points in the paint than the Cavs, 62-52.

The Pelicans are now 19-29 on the year, and the Cavaliers have fallen to 13-35.

Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Hawks travel north of the border to take on the Raptors.

The Raptors won a high scoring game, 130-114.

Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 9 rebounds and Serge Ibaka had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto.

John Collins had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the Hawks.

The Raptors shot 50% from the field and 30% from 3. The Raptors forced the Hawks into 18 turnovers.

The Raptors are now 33-14 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 12-36.

Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The Warriors travel across the country to take on the 76ers. Joel Embiid is back in action for the 76ers.

The 76ers cruised to a 114-105 victory.

Joel Embiid had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers.

D’Angelo Russell had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists for Golden State.

The 76ers shot 51% from the field, and the Warriors shot 38% from 3. The 76ers outscored the Warriors by 12 in the paint, 50-38.

The 76ers are now 31-17 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 10-38.

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies cruised to a 104-96 win.

Dillon Brooks had 24 points for Memphis.

Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Nuggets.

The Grizzlies shot 56% from the field, and the Nuggets shot 38% from 3. The Grizzlies had 50 more points in the paint than the Nuggets, 72-22.

The Grizzlies are now 23-24 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 32-15.

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The Wizards travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. The Greek Freak is out for the Bucks.

The Bucks dominated, winning 151-131.

Khris Middleton had 51 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.

Bradley Beal had 47 points and 6 assists for Washington.

The Bucks shot 56% from the field and 51% from 3. Both teams had 42 points in the paint.

The Bucks are now 41-6 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 15-31.

Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Suns travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks.

The Suns obliterated the Mavericks, winning 133-104.

Devin Booker had 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists for Phoenix.

Luka Doncic had 21 points and 6 rebounds for the Mavericks.

The Suns shot 59% from the field and 43% from 3. The Suns had 12 more points in the paint than the Mavericks, 62-50.

The Suns are now 20-27 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 29-18.

LA Clippers vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Clippers

This game has been postponed because of the recent death of Kobe Bryant.

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I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.