Embiid Out for 1-2 Weeks; Westbrook’s Return to OKC! 1/9/20

It’s another day in the NBA and we have 4 games on the schedule tonight.

Joel Embiid is going to be out for 1-2 weeks for suffering a torn ligament in his hand.

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers.

The 76ers cruised to a 109-98 victory.

Josh Richardson had 29 points and 7 assists for the 76ers.

Kemba Walker had 26 points for Boston.

The 76ers shot 49% from the field and 41% from 3. The 76ers outscored the Celtics by 12 in the paint, 50-38.

The 76ers are now 25-14 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 25-11.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons

Predictions: Detroit Pistons

The Cavaliers travel to Motown to take on the Pistons.

This game was back and forth and very close, but the Cavs won 115-112 in OT. At the end of regulation, Tristan Thompson hit two free throws with 24.5 seconds left to tie the game and force OT. The Cavs held on to win in OT.

Tristan Thompson had 35 points and 14 rebounds for Cleveland.

Andre Drummond had 28 points and 23 rebounds for the Pistons.

The Cavs shot 53% from the field, and the Pistons shot 30% from 3. The Pistons had 74 points in the paint, and the Cavs had 70.

The Cavs are now 11-27 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 14-25.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves cruised to a 116-102 win.

Andrew Wiggins had 23 points and 8 assists for the Timberwolves.

Damian Lillard had 20 points and 8 assists for Portland.

The Timberwolves shot 49% from the field and 41% from 3. The Blazers outscored the Timberwolves by 6 at the line, 21-15.

The Timberwolves are now 15-22 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 16-23.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Houston Rockets

Russell Westbrook makes his return to Oklahoma City as they face the Thunder.

The Thunder blew out the Rockets, winning 113-92.

Danilo Gallinari had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Oklahoma City.

Russell Westbrook had 34 points and 5 assists, and James Harden was held to just 17 points.

The Thunder shot 49% from the field and 34% from 3. The two teams combined for 27 turnovers.

The Thunder are now 22-16 on the year, and the Rockets have fallen to 25-12.

Predictions: 0-4 😢😢😢

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player looks like they will win the MVP award this season.