Boston-LA Rivalry Continues; Beal Erupts From Chicago! 2/23/20

It’s another day in February, as we have 7 games on the schedule tonight.

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to LA to take on the Lakers. Kemba Walker is out for the Celtics.

The Lakers hung on to win 114-112.

Anthony Davis had 32 points and 13 rebounds for LA.

Jayson Tatum had 41 points and 5 rebounds for the Celtics.

The Celtics shot 46% from the field and 38% from 3. The Lakers outscored the Celtics by 10 in the paint, 54-44.

The Lakers are now 43-12 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 39-17.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Timberwolves travel to the Mile High City to take on the Nuggets. KAT and D’Angelo Russell are out for Minnesota.

The Nuggets cruised to a 128-116 victory.

Paul Millsap had 25 points and 7 rebounds for the Nuggets.

Kelan Martin had 21 points for Minnesota.

The Nuggets shot 59% from the field and 37% from 3. The Timberwolves made 11 more free throws than the Nuggets, 22-11.

The Nuggets are now 39-18 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 16-39.

Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

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

The Raptors dominated, winning 127-81.

Pascal Siakam had 21 points for Toronto.

Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists and Aaron Holiday had 14 points and 6 assists for the Pacers.

The Raptors shot 51% from the field and 39% from 3. The two teams combined for 34 turnovers.

The Raptors are now 42-15 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 33-24.

Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Chicago Bulls

The Wizards travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls.

The Bulls won a high scoring game, 126-117.

Coby White had 33 points and 6 rebounds for the Bulls.

Bradley Beal had a career high 53 points and 5 rebounds for Washington.

The Bulls shot 57% from the field and 49% from 3. The two teams combined for 50 turnovers.

The Bulls are now 20-38 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 20-35.

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Spurs travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.

The Thunder dominated, winning 131-103.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Oklahoma City.

Rudy Gay had 14 points and 6 rebounds for the Spurs.

The Thunder shot 58% from the field and 46% from 3. The Thunder had 32 more points in the paint than the Spurs, 74-42.

The Thunder are now 35-22 on the year, and the Spurs have fallen to 24-32.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors.

The Pelicans cruised to a 115-101 win.

Zion Williamson had 28 points and 7 rebounds for the Pelicans.

Damion Lee had 22 points for Golden State.

The Pelicans shot 47% from the field and 41% from 3. The Pelicans had 52 points in the paint, and the Warriors had 46.

The Pelicans are now 25-32 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 12-45.

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Pistons travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Blazers.

The Blazers won a close game, 107-104.

CJ McCollum had 41 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists for Portland.

Christian Wood had 26 points and 9 rebounds for the Pistons.

The Blazers shot 49% from the field and 43% from 3. The Pistons made 19 free throws and the Blazers made 12.

The Blazers are now 26-32 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 19-40.

Predictions: 6-1

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player will win the MVP award.