Damian Is Out Of His MIND; Lakers 1st Win Since Tragedy! 2/1/20
It’s a new month in the NBA as we have 10 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s a new month in the NBA as we have 10 games on the schedule tonight.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Timberwolves travel to Staples Center to take on the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard is back after a 1 game absence.
The Clippers cruised to a 118-106 victory.
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 6 rebounds for LA.
Karl Anthony Towns had 32 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
The Clippers shot 46% from the field and 35% from 3. The Timberwolves made 15 more free throws than the Clippers, 31-16.
The Clippers are now 34-15 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-33.
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Knicks travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers.
The Knicks won a low scoring game, 92-85.
Marcus Morris had 28 points and 6 rebounds for the Knicks.
Domantas Sabonis had 25 points and 8 rebounds and Victor Oladipo had 7 points for Indiana.
Both teams shot 42% from the field, and the Pacers shot 33% from 3. Both teams had 34 points in the paint.
The Knicks are now 14-36 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 31-18.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Miami Heat
The Heat travel north to meet their Florida foes, the Orlando Magic.
The Heat cruised to a 102-89 victory.
Jimmy Butler had 24 points for Miami.
Aaron Gordon had 24 points and 5 rebounds for the Magic.
The Heat shot 43% from the field and 46% from 3. The Magic outscored the Heat by 8 in the paint, 40-32.
The Heat are now 33-15 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 21-28.
Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Prediction: Golden State Warriors
A rematch of the 2015-18 NBA Finals as the Warriors take on the Cavs.
The Warriors dominated, winning 131-112.
Glenn Robinson III had 22 points for the Warriors.
Collin Sexton had 23 points for Cleveland.
The Warriors shot 53% from the field and 51% from 3. The Warriors forced the Cavs into 15 turnovers.
The Warriors are now 11-39 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 13-37.
Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
The Nets travel to the nations capitol to face the Wizards.
The Wizards outscored the Nets by 9 in the 4th quarter, winning 113-107.
Bradley Beal had 34 points and 6 rebounds for Washington.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points and 6 assists for the Nets.
The Wizards shot 44% from the field, and the Nets shot 34% from 3. The Wizards forced the Nets into 15 turnovers.
The Wizards are now 17-31 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 21-27.
Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks
The Hawks travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. Luka Doncic is again out.
The Mavericks dominated, winning 123-100.
Jalen Brunson had 27 points and 8 assists for the Mavericks.
John Collins had 26 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta.
The Mavericks shot 47% from the field and 51% from 3. The Hawks had 8 more points in the paint than the Mavericks, 48-40.
The Mavericks are now 30-19 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 13-37.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The 76ers travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. Kemba Walker is out for the Celtics.
The Celtics dominated, winning 116-95.
Jaylen Brown had 32 points and 9 rebounds for Boston.
Ben Simmons had 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for the 76ers.
The Celtics shot 48% from the field and 27% from 3. The Celtics forced the 76ers into 14 turnovers.
The Celtics are now 33-15 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 31-19.
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Hornets travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Spurs pulled away in the 4th, winning 114-90.
DeMar DeRozan had 24 points and 6 assists for the Spurs.
Miles Bridges had 25 points and 6 rebounds for Charlotte.
The Spurs shot 52% from the field and 36% from 3. The Spurs forced the Hornets into 17 turnovers.
The Spurs are now 22-26 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 16-33.
Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Jazz travel to Portland to take on the Blazers.
The Blazers cruised to a 124-107 win.
Damian Lillard had 51 points and 12 assists for Portland.
Donovan Mitchell had 25 points for the Jazz.
The Blazers shot 51% from the field and 52% from 3. The Blazers outscored the Jazz by 8 in the paint, 48-40.
The Blazers are now 23-27 on the year, and the Jazz have fallen to 32-17.
LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: LA Lakers
The Lakers travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings.
The Lakers got their first win since the death of Kobe Bryant as they cruised to a 129-113 victory.
Anthony Davis had 21 points and 6 assists for the Lakers.
De’Aaron Fox had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for Sacramento.
The Lakers shot 51% from the field and 44% from 3. The Kings had 46 points in the paint, and the Lakers had 38.
The Lakers are now 37-11 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 18-31.
Prediction: 8-2
I hope you have enjoyed the 1st day of the NBA in February, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
