Davis Clutch in Return; Kemba Roasts the Nets! 11/27/19
It’s perhaps the busiest day in the NBA so far, with 14 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s perhaps the busiest day in the NBA so far, with 14 games on the schedule tonight.
Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The hot Jazz travel to Indiana to face the Pacers.
The Pacers cruised to an easy 121-102 win.
Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and TJ Warren had 23 points for Indiana.
Bojan Bogdanovic had 30 points and 5 rebounds for Utah.
The Pacers shot 52% from the field, and 36% from 3. The Jazz made 7 more free throws than the Pacers, 20-13.
The Pacers have won 4 in a row and they are 11-6, and the Jazz have fallen to 11-7.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Pistons travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets.
The Hornets won a close game 102-101.
Bismack Biyombo had 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Devonte Graham had 15 points and 16 assists for Charlotte.
Blake Griffin had 26 points and 6 rebounds for the Pistons.
The Pistons shot 47% from the field, and 31% from 3. The Hornets outscored the Pistons by 8 at the free throw line, 17-9.
The Hornets are 7-12 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 6-12.
Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Predictions: Orlando Magic
The Magic travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavs. Nikola Vucevic is out for Orlando with an ankle injury.
The Magic controlled this game, winning 116-104.
Evan Fournier had 30 points for Orlando.
Collin Sexton had 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Cavs.
The Magic shot 48% from the field, and 36% from 3. The Magic forced Cleveland into 25 turnovers.
The Magic are now 7-10 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 5-13.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Boston Celtics
Two of the most talented teams in the East face off from TD Garden in Boston. Kemba Walker is back in the lineup for the Celtics.
The Celtics recovered from an early deficit, and they won 121-112.
Kemba Walker had a season high 39 points and 6 rebounds for Boston.
Garrett Temple had 22 points for the Nets.
Both teams shot 44% from the field and 38% from 3. The Celtics made 13 more free throws than the Nets, 22-9.
The Celtics are 13-4 on the year, and the Nets have fallen back to 0.500 at 9-9.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
The Kings travel to city of brotherly love to face the 76ers.
The 76ers won a grinder, 97-91.
Days after scoring just zero points, Joel Embiid had 33 points and 16 rebounds for Philadelphia.
Buddy Hield had 22 points and 6 rebounds for the Kings.
The 76ers shot 46% from the field, and the Kings shot 26% from 3. The 76ers made 20 free throws, and the Kings made just 4.
The 76ers are now 12-6 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 7-10.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The Knicks travel north to face the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors dominated, winning 126-98.
7 players scored in double figures for Toronto, lead by Pascal Siakam with 31 points and 8 rebounds.
Julius Randle had 19 points and 8 rebounds for the Knicks.
The Raptors shot 49% from the field, and 51% from 3. The Knicks made 20 free throws, and the Raptors made 13.
The Raptors have won 5 in a row, and they are 13-4, and the Knicks have fallen to 4-14.
LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Clippers travel to Tennessee to face the young Grizzlies. They will be without Kawhi Leonard tonight, “knee injury.”
The Clippers won a close game 121-119. Montrezl Harrell had the game winning tip in with 2.3 seconds left.
Montrezl Harrell had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Lou Williams had 24 points and 13 assists for LA.
Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 16 rebounds for Memphis, and Ja Morant had a double double with 20 points and 11 assists for Memphis.
The Grizzlies shot 47% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Clippers forced Memphis into 20 turnovers.
The Clippers have won 7 in a row, and they are 14-5, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 5-12.
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
Trae Young and Atlanta travel to Wisconsin to face the MVP. Khris Middleton is back in the lineup for the Bucks.
The Bucks cruised to a 111-102 win.
Giannis had 30 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks.
Jabari Parker had 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists for Atlanta.
The Bucks shot 47% from the field, and the Hawks shot 32% from 3. The Bucks had 60 points in the paint, and the Hawks had 48.
The Bucks have won a league high 9 in a row, and they are 15-3, and the Hawks have fallen to 4-14.
Miami Heat vs Houston Rockets
Prediction: Houston Rockets
The Heat travel to Houston to take on Westbrook and Harden. Jimmy Butler is out for Miami, and Clint Capela is out for Houston.
The Rockets managed to preserve their lead, as they won 117-108.
James Harden had 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for Houston, by he shot 9/22 from the field, and 7/17 from 3.
Bam Adebayo had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for Miami.
Both teams shot 46% from 3, and Miami shot 38% from 3. The two teams combined for 46 free throw makes.
The Rockets are now 12-6 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 12-5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Timberwolves cruised to a 113-101 win.
Andrew Wiggins had 26 points and 8 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 6 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Timberwolves shot 44% from the field, and 45% from 3. The Spurs outscored the T-Wolves by 16 in the paint, 52-36.
The Timberwolves are now 10-8 on the year, and the Spurs have fallen to 6-13.
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Phoenix Suns
The Wizards travel to Phoenix to battle the Suns.
The Wizards won a high scoring game, 140-132.
Bradley Beal had 35 points and 6 assists for the Wizards.
Devin Booker had 27 points and 8 assists for Phoenix.
The Wizard shot 58% from the field, and 54% from 3. Both teams had 15 turnovers.
The Wizards are now 6-10 on the year, and the Suns are 8-9.
LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction: LA Lakers
Anthony Davis returns to New Orleans to face his former team.
The Pelicans won a close game 114-110. Anthony Davis sealed the game with 2 big free throws.
Anthony Davis had season high 41 points and 9 rebounds. His 41 points are the most ever in a players first game against his former team.
Jrue Holiday had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists for the Pelicans.
The Lakers shot 52% from the field, and the Pelicans shot 43% from 3. The Lakers had 58 points in the paint, and the Pelicans had 26.
The Lakers continue their great play, as they are a league best 16-2, and the Pelicans have fallen to 6-12.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers look for their 2nd straight win as OKC comes to town.
The Blazers obliterated the Thunder, 136-119.
Damian Lillard had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Portland, and Carmelo Anthony had 19.
Abdel Nader had 23 points for Oklahoma City.
The Blazers shot 52% from the field, and 47% from 3. The Blazers had 50 points in the paint, and the Thunder had 44.
The Blazers are now 7-12 on the year, and the thunder have fallen to 6-11.
Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Golden State Warriors
The Bulls travel to the Bay Area to face the Warriors. Draymond Green is back in action for Golden State.
The Warriors closed the Bulls out by outscoring them by 9 in the fourth, winning 104-90.
Eric Paschall had 25 points and 7 rebounds for the Warriors.
Zach Lavine had 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Chicago.
The Warriors shot 46% from the field, and 38% from 3. The Warriors outscored the Bulls by 12 in the paint, 52-40.
The Warriors are now 4-15 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 6-13
Predictions: 11-3
I hope you have enjoyed this jam-packed day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing so far, and which team which is doing not so good right now, can turn it around.