Butler Cools The Suns; Kemba’s Return 11/7/19
The NBA action continues in the month of November with a potential Western Conference Playoffs matchup.
Welcome back to the NBA, where today we have 4 games and a potential Western Conference Finals match up.
After injuring his shoulder last night vs the Jazz, Ben Simmons will be out for at least 3 games. The 76ers will be without one of their best players, and their best point guard. The 76ers will hope that they can stay afloat until Simmons comes back.
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Boston Celtics
It’s Kemba Walker’s return to Charlotte as the Celtics look for their 6th straight win.
The Celtics would get that win, winning 108-87.
Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 9 rebounds for the Celtics.
Miles Bridges had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets.
The Celtics shot 43% from the field, and 30% from 3. The Celtics also forced 20 turnovers on the Hornets.
The Celtics have won 6 in a row and now sit at 6-1, and the Hornets are back at 0.500, at a record of 4-4.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs look to bounce back from their loss against the LA Lakers, as they face the OKC Thunder.
The Spurs won a high scoring game at home, 121-112.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 39 points and 6 rebounds for the Spurs.
Danillo Gallinari had 27 points and 5 rebounds for the Thunder.
The Spurs shot 54% from the field, and the Thunder shot 48% from 3. The Thunder made 8 more free throws than the Spurs, 18-10.
The Spurs have now improved to 5-3 on the season, and the Thunder are now 3-5.
Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Miami Heat
Two of the hottest teams in the NBA face off in the desert.
The Miami Heat routed the young Suns, winning 124-108.
Jimmy Butler had 34 points and 5 rebounds for the Heat.
Aron Baynes had 23 points for the Suns.
The Heat shot 55% from the field, and 54% from 3. The Suns made 23 free throws to the Heat’s 19.
The Heat are now 6-2 on the year, and the Suns have dropped to 5-3.
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
Kawhi Leonard is back in action as two of the best teams in the Western Conference face off.
The Clippers won a close battle, winning 107-101.
Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers.
Damian Lillard had 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. CJ McCollum had 22 points and 7 rebounds.
The Clippers shot 44% from the field, and the Blazers shot 28% from 3. The Clippers outscored the Blazers by 13 at the foul line, 25-12.
The Clippers are now 6-3 on the year, and the Blazers have lost their 2nd game in a row, and are now 3-5.
Predictions: 3-1
I hope you enjoyed this edition of the NBA, please leave a comment on which teams you think will make it to the Conference Finals in each conference.
