Embiid Responds; Luka Magic in Mexico City! 12/12/19
It’s another short day in the NBA, with 4 games on the schedule.
It’s another short day in the NBA, with 4 games on the schedule.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Boston Celtics
Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference face off from Boston.
The 76ers won a close game, 115-109.
Joel Embiid had 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists for the 76ers.
Kemba Walker had 29 points and 8 assists for Boston.
The 76ers shot 50% from the field and 50% from 3. The Celtics forced the 76ers into 11 turnovers.
The 76ers are 19-7 on the year, and the Celtics have their 1st home loss to the year, they are 10-1 at home and 17-7 overall.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs travel to the Lone Star State to face the Spurs.
The Spurs had a 10 point comeback in the 4th quarter, which forced OT, but the Cavs still won 117-109.
Kevin Love had 30 points and 17 rebounds for Cleveland.
DeMar DeRozan had 21 points for the Spurs.
The Spurs shot 49% from the field, and the Cavs shot 33% from 3. The Spurs outscored the Cavs by 6 in the paint, 56-50.
The Cavs are now 6-19 on the year, and the Spurs are now 9-15 on the year.
Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks and the Pistons face off from Mexico City.
Luka Doncic had 41 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Mavericks.
Andre Drummond had 23 points and 15 rebounds for Detroit.
The Mavericks shot 51% from the field, and both teams shot 36% from 3. Both teams also had 50 points in the paint.
The Mavericks are now 17-7 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 10-15.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
It is the rematch of the Western Conference Semi-Finals as the Blazers go to the Mile High City.
The Nuggets cruised to a win, 114-99.
Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists and Jerami Grant had 20 points and 5 rebounds for Denver.
Hassan Whiteside had 33 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers.
Both teams shot 48% from the field, and Denver shot 50% from 3. The Blazers had 50 points in the paint, and the Nuggets had 38.
The Nuggets are now 15-8 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 10-16.
Predictions: 1-3
I hope you have enjoyed this short day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which team has been doing the best so far.
