Bucks and Lakers Continue Their Winning Ways; Are The Blazers Back? 11/29/19

After no games on Thanksgiving, the NBA action continues with 13 games on the schedule tonight.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Celtics travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets as the Nets look to take revenge on Boston.

The Nets won a close game, winning 112-107.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists for Brooklyn.

Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 9 rebounds for the Celtics.

The Nets shot 46% from the field, and 42% from 3. The Celtics made 7 more free throws than the Nets, 16-9.

The Nets are now 10-9 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 13-5.

Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Raptors travel way south to face the Orlando Magic, who will not have Nikola Vucevic again tonight.

The Raptors won a low-scoring game, 90-83.

Norman Powell had 33 points for Toronto.

Evan Fournier had 19 points and 6 assists for the Magic.

The Raptors shot 37% from the field, and 29% from 3. The Magic made 22 free throws, and the Raptors made 17.

The Raptors are now 14-4 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 7-11.

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Charlotte Hornets

After losing to the Hornets just a few days ago, the Pistons look for revenge.

The Hornets again won a close game, 110-107, thanks to PJ Washington, who hit 2 game sealing free throws with 47.7 seconds left.

PJ Washington had 26 points and 5 rebounds for the Hornets.

Derrick Rose had 23 points for Detroit.

The Pistons shot 49% from the field, and the Hornets shot 50% from 3. The Hornets forced 13 turnovers on the Pistons.

The Hornets are now 8-12 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 6-13.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The MVP and company travel to Cleveland to face the Cavs.

The Bucks cruised to a 119-110 win.

The Greek Freak had 33 points and 12 rebounds for Milwaukee.

Darius Garland had 21 points and 6 assists for the Cavs.

The Bucks shot 51% from the field, and the Cavs shot 50% from the field. The Bucks outscored the Cavs by 12 at the free throw line, 17-5.

The Bucks have won 10 in a row, and they are 16-3, and the Cavs have fallen to 5-14.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

It’s a northeastern rivalry as the 76ers travel to MSG to face the Knicks.

The 76ers won a close game, 101-95.

Joel Embiid had 27 points and 17 rebounds for Philadelphia.

Julius Randle had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks.

The Knicks shot 44% from the field, and 40% from 3. The 76ers made 32 free throws, and the Knicks made 19.

The 76ers have improved to 13-6 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 4-15.

Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat

Prediction: Miami Heat

The struggling Warriors travel to Miami to face the red hot Heat.

The Heat dominated, winning 122-105.

Goran Dragic had 20 points and 5 rebounds for the Heat.

Jordan Poole had 20 points for the Warriors.

The Heat shot 54% from the field, and 52% from 3. The Warriors made 35 free throws, and the Heat made 21.

The Heat are now 13-5 on the year, and the Warriors continue their rough season as they are 4-16.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Pelicans travel to OKC to face the young Thunder.

The OKC Thunder outscored the Pelicans by 10 in the 4th, and they won 109-104.

Dennis Schroder had 25 points and 7 assists for the Thunder.

Brandon Ingram had 26 points and 8 rebounds for New Orleans.

The Thunder shot 48% from the field, and 38% from 3. The Pelicans had 50 points in the paint, and the Thunder had 50.

The Thunder are now 7-11 on the year, and the Pelicans have lost 4 in a row and they are 6-13.

Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The Hawks travel to Indiana to face the Pacers.

This game was very close throughout, with the Pacers winning 105-104 in OT. Trae Young hit a jumper hit 11.5 seconds in regulation to tie the game at 94. The game went into overtime, and the Pacers outlasted the Hawks.

Jeremy Lamb had 20 points for the Pacers.

Trae Young had a career high 49 points and 6 assists for the Hawks.

The Hawks shot 43% from the field, and 28% from 3. The Pacers forced 24 turnovers on Atlanta.

The Pacers are now 12-6 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 4-15.

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Utah Jazz

The Jazz travel to the grind city to face the Grizzlies.

The Jazz controlled the game, winning 103-94.

Bojan Bogdanovic had 33 points and 8 rebounds for the Jazz.

Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 17 rebounds for Memphis.

The Jazz shot 40% from the field, and 34% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Jazz by 4 in the paint, 52-48.

The Jazz are now 12-7 on the year, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 5-13.

LA Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: LA Clippers

Kawhi Leonard faces his old team, as the Clippers face the Spurs.

The Spurs neutralized the Clippers, winning 107-97.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Derrick White had 17 points for the Spurs.

Kawhi Leonard had 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Lou Williams and Paul George combined for just 12 points in 61 combined minutes.

The Spurs shot 43% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Clippers had 44 points in the paint, and the Spurs had 36.

The Spurs are now 7-13 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 14-6.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The young Mavericks travel to Phoenix to face the Suns.

The Mavericks outscored the Suns by 7 in the 4th, winning 120-113.

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists for Dallas.

Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Suns.

The Suns shot 44% from the field, and the Mavs shot 36% from 3. The Mavericks made 15 more free throws than the Suns, 33-18.

The Mavericks are now 12-6 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 8-10.

Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers look for their 3rd straight win as the Bulls come to town.

The Blazers won a close game, 107-103.

Damian Lillard had 28 points and 6 assists, Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Hassan Whiteside set a new franchise record with 10 blocks.

Zach Lavine had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Bulls.

The Blazers shot 45% from the field, and the Bulls shot 36% from 3. Both teams had 40 points in the paint.

The Blazers have won 3 in a row and they are 8-12 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 6-14.

Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Wizards travel to Staples Center to face the best team in the NBA.

The Lakers dominated this game, winning 125-103.

Anthony Davis had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Lebron James had 23 points and 11 assists for LA.

Bradley Beal had 18 points and 9 assists for the Wizards.

The Lakers shot 52% from the field, and 44% from 3. The Lakers had 20 more points in the paint than Washington, 58-38.

The Lakers have won 10 in a row, and they have the best record in the NBA at 17-2, and the Wizards have fallen to 6-11.

Predictions: 12-1

I hope you have enjoyed this post of the NBA in November, please comment on what your favorite moment this year has been and how is your team doing so far.