Double OT Thriller From Atlanta; Bucks Continue To Slide! 3/9/20

It’s another day of NBA action as we have only 3 games on the schedule tonight.

Congratulations to Lebron James of the LA Lakers for winning the Western Conference Player of the Week Award for games played from March 2nd to March 8th. James averaged 29.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 10.3 assists with 1.3 steals. James led the Lakers to a 3-0 record.

Congratulations to Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week Award for games played from March 2nd-March 8th. Powell averaged 31.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with 2.3 steals. Powell led the Raptors to a 3-0 record.

Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The Hornets travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks.

The Hawks won a high scoring and close game, 143-138 in double OT. At the end of regulation, Trae Young hit 1/2 free throws with 1.8 seconds left to tie the game at 122. At the end of the 1st OT, John Collins scored a layup with 52.3 seconds left to tie the game at 131 and force double OT. The Hawks held on to win in double OT.

Trae Young had 31 points and 16 assists for the Hawks.

Terry Rozier had 40 points for Charlotte.

The Hawks shot 55% from the field and 49% from 3. The Hornets forced the Hawks into 15 turnovers.

The Hawks are now 20-46 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 22-42.

Toronto Raptors vs Utah Jazz

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Raptors travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz.

The Raptors cruised to a 101-92 victory. Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors left the game with a sprained ankle.

Pascal Siakam had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Serge Ibaka had 27 points and 13 rebounds for Toronto.

Joe Ingles had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Jazz.

The Raptors shot 43% from the field, and the Jazz shot 37% from 3. The Jazz forced the Raptors into 18 turnovers.

The Raptors are now 46-18 on the year, and the Jazz have fallen to 41-23.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Bucks travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton are out for the Bucks.

The Nuggets cruised to a 109-95 win.

Jamal Murray had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Nuggets.

Kyle Korver had 23 points for Milwaukee.

The Nuggets shot 44% from the field and 39% from 3. The Nuggets forced the Bucks into 17 turnovers.

The Nuggets are now 43-21 on the year, and the Bucks have lost 3 in a row and they are 53-12.

Predictions: 3-0

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