Celtics Cruise, Thrillers Around the NBA! 12/27/19

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

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Cavs travel to Boston to face the Celtics.

The Celtics cruised to a 129-117 win.

Jaylen Brown had 34 points and 9 rebounds for Boston.

Kevin Love had 30 points and 7 rebounds for the Cavs.

Both teams shot 52% from the field, and the Cavs shot 39% from 3. Both teams had 60 points in the paint.

The Celtics are now 22-7 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 9-22.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder travel to Charlotte to face the Hornets.

This game was very close, with the Thunder winning 104-102 in OT. At the end of regulation, Devonte Graham hit the layup with 1.9 seconds left to tie the game at 94, and Chris Paul missed a 3. In OT, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a pair of free throws with 8.4 seconds left the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points for the Thunder.

Terry Rozier had 26 points for Charlotte.

The Thunder shot 45% from the field, and the Hornets shot 18% from 3. The Hornets outscored the Thunder by 20 in the paint, 66-46.

The Thunder are now 16-15 on the year, and the Hornets are 13-21.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers travel to Florida to face the Magic.

The Magic stunned the 76ers with a 98-97 win.

Evan Fournier had 20 points and 6 rebounds for Orlando.

Joel Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Tobias Harris had 24 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers.

The Magic shot 42% from the field, and the 76ers shot 35% from 3. Both teams had 15 turnovers.

The Magic are now 14-17 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 23-11.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The Bucks travel to Atlanta to face off with the Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for the Bucks tonight.

The Bucks cruised to a 112-86 win. Trae Young exited early with a right ankle injury.

Khris Middleton had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Bucks.

Allen Crabbe had 20 points for Atlanta.

The Bucks shot 51% from the field and 39% from 3. The Bucks outscored the Hawks by 24 in the paint, 56-32.

The Bucks are 28-5 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 6-26.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat

Prediction: Miami Heat

The Pacers travel to South Beach to face the Heat.

The Heat won a close game 113-112 thanks to Goran Dragic who hit the jumper with 6.8 seconds left to seal the game.

Jimmy Butler had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists for Miami.

Aaron Holiday had 17 points and 9 assists for the Pacers.

The Pacers shot 49% from the field and 45% from 3. The Pacers had just 4 turnovers, and the Heat had 13.

The Heat are now 23-8 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 21-11.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Golden State Warriors

The Suns travel to the Bay Area to face the Warriors.

The Warriors cruised to a 105-96 win.

D’Angelo Russell had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Warriors.

Devin Booker had 34 points for Phoenix.

The Suns shot 47% from the field, and the Warriors shot 33% from 3. The Warriors forced the Suns into 26 turnovers.

The Warriors are now 9-24 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 11-20.

Predictions: 5-1

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