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It’s a Tuesday in the NBA, and we have 6 games on the schedule tonight.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Detroit Pistons

The Pistons meet their division rivals from Cleveland.

The Pistons won a very close game, 115-113.

Derrick Rose had 24 points and 7 assists for the Pistons.

Kevin Love had 30 points and 9 rebounds for Cleveland.

The Cavs shot 49% from the field and 45% from 3. The Pistons forced the Cavs into 16 turnovers.

The Pistons are now 14-24 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 10-27.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel north of the border to face the Raptors.

The Blazers stunned the Raptors, 101-99.

Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and 7 rebounds for Portland.

Kyle Lowry had 24 points and 10 assists for the Raptors.

The Blazers shot 43% from the field and 37% from 3. The Blazers forced Toronto into 13 turnovers.

The Blazers are now 16-22 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 24-13.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Thunder travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets.

The Thunder cruised to a 111-103 victory, winning in OT.

Chris Paul had 28 points and 6 rebounds for the Thunder.

Taurean Prince had 21 points and 8 rebounds for Brooklyn.

Both teams shot 41% from the field and 30% from 3. The Thunder outscored the Nets by 12 at the line, 24-12.

The Thunder are now 21-16 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 16-20.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies won narrowly, 119-112.

Dillon Brooks had 28 points for Memphis.

Jarrett Culver had 24 points and 5 rebounds for the Timberwolves.

The Grizzlies shot 52% from the field, and the T-Wolves shot 32% from 3. The two teams combined for 34 turnovers.

The Grizzlies are now 16-22 on the year, and the T-Wolves have fallen to 14-22.

Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Sacramento Kings

The Kings travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns.

The Kings cruised to a 114-103 win.

De’Aaron Fox had 27 points and 6 assists for the Kings.

Devin Booker had 34 points and 7 assists for Phoenix.

The Suns shot 48% from the field, and the Kings shot 42% from 3. The Suns had 40 points in the paint, and the Kings had 30.

The Kings are now 15-23 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 14-23.

New York Knicks vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Knicks travel to Staples Center to face the Lakers.

The Lakers dominated, winning 117-87. Anthony Davis exited in the 3rd quarter with a back injury.

Lebron James had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for LA.

RJ Barrett had 19 points and 5 rebounds for the Knicks.

The Lakers shot 50% from the field and 47% from 3. The two teams combined for 35 turnovers.

The Lakers are now 30-7 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 10-27.

Predictions: 4-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which team looks like they might need to make a move.