CJ McCollum Injured; Luka Magic Returns! 1/17/20

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

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The Timberwolves travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Karl Anthony Towns is back in action for the Timberwolves.

The Pacers held on to win 116-114 thanks to Malcolm Brogdon who hit the floater with 18.3 seconds left to seal the game.

TJ Warren had 28 points and 5 rebounds for the Pacers.

Karl Anthony Towns had 27 points and 5 rebounds for Minnesota.

The Pacers shot 56% from the field, and the Timberwolves shot 44% from 3. Both teams had 13 turnovers.

The Pacers are now 27-15 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-26.

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Wizards travel north to take on the Raptors.

The Raptors cruised to a 140-111 win.

Norman Powell had 28 points and 5 rebounds for Toronto.

Troy Brown had 22 points and 8 rebounds for the Wizards.

The Raptors shot 57% from the field and 51% from 3. The Raptors outscored the Wizards by 18 in the paint, 58-40.

The Raptors are now 27-14 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 13-28.

Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The Bulls travel to the city of brotherly love to take on the 76ers.

The 76ers cruised to a 100-89 victory.

Furkan Korkmaz had 24 points for the 76ers.

Zach Lavine had 23 points and 7 rebounds for Chicago.

The 76ers shot 49% from the field and 31% from 3. The 76ers forced the Bulls into 16 turnovers.

The 76ers are now 27-16 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 15-28.

Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Miami Heat

The Heat travel to Oklahoma to take on the Thunder.

The Heat cruised to a 115-108 win.

Kendrick Nunn had 22 points for Miami.

Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 6 rebounds for the Thunder.

The Heat shot 49% from the field, both teams shot 39% from 3. The Heat outscored the Thunder by 10 in the paint, 48-38.

The Heat are now 29-12 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 23-19.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies

The Cavs travel to Memphis to take on the hot Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies held on to win 113-109.

Dillon Brooks had 26 points for Grizzlies.

Collin Sexton had 28 points and 6 assists for Cleveland.

The Grizzlies shot 51% from the field and 32% from 3. The Grizzlies had 70 points in the paint, and the Cavs had 54.

The Grizzlies are now 20-22 on the year, and the Cavaliers have fallen to 12-30.

Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs.

The Spurs won a close game, 121-120 thanks to Kevin Huerter who hit the game winning 3 with 6.3 seconds left to win the game.

Trae Young had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists for Atlanta.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 5 rebounds for the Spurs.

The Hawks shot 50% from the field and 48% from 3. The Spurs forced the Hawks into 19 turnovers.

The Hawks are now 10-32 on the year, and the Spurs have fallen to 17-23.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks.

The Mavericks cruised to a 120-112 win. CJ McCollum sprained his ankle in the 2nd quarter and left for the remainder of the game.

Luka Doncic had 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for for Mavericks.

Damian Lillard had 34 points and 10 assists for Portland.

The Blazers shot 52% from the field, and the Mavericks shot 43% from 3. The Blazers had 62 points in the paint, and the Mavericks had 30.

The Mavericks are now 27-15 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 18-25.

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 team will not make the playoffs in the West.