Giannis Activates God Mode; Embiid Held Scoreless! 11/25/19

It’s a Monday in the NBA and we have a full 11 games on the schedule tonight.

Congratulations to Luka Doncic as he has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 18th to the 24th. Dallas went 4-0 during the week with Doncic averaging 37 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 11.8 assists while shooting 55% from the field and 44% from the field. Doncic has been tearing it up all year, and this week has been no different.

Congratulations to Spencer Dinwiddie for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 18th to the 24th. The Nets were 3-1 during the week, and Dinwiddie averaged 25.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. Dinwiddie has been leading the Nets in Kyrie Irving’s absence, and he has been doing a good job.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The young Grizzlies travel to Indiana to face the Indiana Pacers.

The Pacers cruised to a 126-114 win.

TJ Warren had 26 points or Indiana.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 5 rebounds, and Ja Morant had a double double for the Grizzlies.

The Pacers shot 54% from the field, and 55% from 3. The Grizzlies had 62 points in the paint, and the Pacers had 50.

The Pacers are now 10-6 on the year, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 5-11.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Orlando Magic

The Magic travel to the Motor City to face the Detroit Pistons.

The Pistons won easily, 103-88.

Luke Kennard had 20 points and 7 assists for the Pistons.

Terrence Ross had 19 points for Orlando.

The Pistons shot 43% from the field, and 37% from 3. The Magic forced 13 turnovers on the Pistons.

The Pistons are now 6-11 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 6-10.

Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Nets travel to Cleveland to face the Cavs. Kyrie Irving is once again out for the Nets, and so is Deandre Jordan.

Even without Kyrie Irving, the Nets won a close game 108-106 because Spencer Dinwiddie hit the game winning shot with 1.8 seconds left.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 23 points and 9 assists, and Jarrett Allen had a 20-20 game with 22 points and 21 rebounds.

Jordan Clarkson had 23 points for the Cavs.

The Nets shot 47% from the field, and the Cavs shot 41% from 3. The Nets scored 60 points in the paint, and the Cavs had 48.

The Nets are now 9-8 on the season, and the Cavs have fallen to 5-12.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

It is a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the 76ers travel north to face Toronto.

The Raptors won a narrow game, 101-96.

Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 7 rebounds for the Raptors.

Josh Richardson had 25 points and 6 rebounds for the 76ers. Joel Embiid had 0 points in 32 minutes of action, missing all 11 of his shots.

The Raptors shot 45% from the field, and the 76ers shot 38% from 3. The Raptors forced 16 turnovers on the 76ers.

The Raptors are 12-4 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 11-6.

Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat

Prediction: Miami Heat

The red hot Miami Heat welcome the Hornets into Miami.

The Heat blew out the Hornets, winning 117-100.

Jimmy Butler had 21 points, and 7 assists, and Bam Adebayo had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists for Miami.

Terry Rozier had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Hornets.

The Heat shot 52% from the field, and 42% from 3. The Hornets scored 8 more points in the paint than the Heat, 52-44.

The Heat bounce back after a bad loss and they are 12-4 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 6-12.

Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Kings travel to Boston to face the Celtics, looking to get their 2nd win of the season against Boston, after beating them by one on the 17th of November. Kemba Walker is out with a neck sprain.

The Celtics got revenge in the best way, as they won by 1, 103-102 thanks to Marcus Smart, who missed the potential game winner over a week ago, hit a layup with 31 seconds left.

Jaylen Brown had 24 points for the Celtics.

Buddy Hield had 41 points and 5 rebounds for the Kings.

The Kings shot 47% from the field and 38% from 3. The Celtics made 10 more free throws than the Kings, 20-10.

The Celtics are now 12-4 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 7-9.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The T-Wolves travel south to face the Atlanta Hawks.

The Timberwolves cruised to a 125-113 win.

Karl Anthony Towns had 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

Trae Young had 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Hawks.

The Timberwolves shot 46% from the field, and 43% from 3. The Timberwolves forced 17 turnovers on the Hawks.

The Timberwolves are now 9-8 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 4-13.

Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Utah Jazz

The Jazz travel north to Milwaukee to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and company.

The Bucks outscored the Jazz by 16 in the 3rd quarter, and they won by 4, 122-118.

Giannis was god like as he had 50 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.

Bojan Bogdanovic had 24 points for the Jazz.

The Jazz shot 51% from the field, and 47% from 3. The Bucks outscored the Jazz by 12 at the line, 23-11.

The Bucks have won 8 in a row, and they are 14-3, and the Jazz have fallen to 11-6.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers end their 6 game road trip as they face the Chicago Bulls.

The Blazers cruised to a 117-94 win.

Carmelo Anthony had his best game since coming back as he had a game high 25 points and 8 rebounds for Portland.

Zach Lavine had 18 points and 5 assists for the Bulls.

The Blazers shot 52% from the field, and 30% from 3. The two teams combined for 32 turnovers.

The Blazers get rid of their losing streak and they are 6-12 on the year, and the Bulls are also 6-12.

LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Lakers travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs.

The Lakers controlled the game, winning 114-104.

Lebron James had 33 points and 14 assists for the Lakers.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 5 rebounds for the Spurs.

The Lakers shot 49% from the field, and 42% from 3. The Lakers dominated in the paint as they scored 20 more than the Spurs, 48-28.

The Lakers have won 8 in a row, and they are 15-2, the best record in basketball, and the Spurs are 6-12.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Golden State Warriors

The OKC Thunder travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors.

The Thunder completed the comeback, as they held the Warriors to 14 in the 4th, and they won 100-97.

Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 6 assists for the Thunder.

Glenn Robinson III had 25 points and 5 assists for Golden State.

The Thunder shot 47% from the field, and the Warriors shot 43% from 3. The Thunder had 44 points in the paint, and the Warriors had 36.

The Thunder are now 6-10 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 3-15.

Predictions: 7-4

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your favorite team is doing and if your team is not doing well, what would you change.