Giannis Wins in Paris; Kawhi’s 1st Triple Double! 1/24/20
It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 11 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 11 games on the schedule tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets from Paris.
The Bucks cruised to a 116-103 victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Malik Monk had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Charlotte.
The Bucks shot 51% from the field, and the Hornets shot 36% from 3. The Hornets made 7 more free throws than the Bucks, 25-18.
The Bucks are now 40-6 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 15-31.
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The Celtics travel to Florida to take on the Magic.
The Celtics cruised to a 109-98 win.
Kemba Walker had 37 points and 6 assists for Boston.
Evan Fournier had 30 points and 5 rebounds for the Magic.
The Celtics shot 47% from the field and 40% from 3. The Celtics had 42 points in the paint, and the Magic had 36.
The Celtics are now 30-14 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 21-25.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Grizzlies travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons.
The Grizzlies won a high scoring game, 125-112.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 29 points and 6 rebounds for the Grizzlies.
Derrick Rose had 22 points and 8 assists for Detroit.
The Grizzlies shot 54% from the field and 50% from 3. The Pistons forced the Grizzlies into 14 turnovers.
The Grizzlies are now 21-24 on the year, and the Pitons have fallen to 17-29.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The Raptors travel to the Big Apple to take on the Knicks.
The Raptors won a close game, 118-112.
Kyle Lowry had 26 points and 6 rebounds for Toronto.
Marcus Morris had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Damyean Dotson had 21 points for the Knicks.
The Raptors shot 51% from the field and 49% from 3. The Raptors forced the Knicks into 16 turnovers.
The Raptors are now 31-14 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 12-34.
Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Chicago Bulls
The Kings travel to the Windy City to take on the Bulls.
The Kings won a low scoring game, 98-81.
Buddy Hield had 21 points and 8 rebounds for the Kings.
Zach Lavine had 21 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago.
The Kings shot 43% from the field and 31% from 3. The Kings forced the Bulls into 21 turnovers.
The Kings are now 16-29 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 17-30.
LA Clippers vs Miami Heat
Prediction: LA Clippers
Two of the best teams in the NBA battle it out from South Beach.
The Clippers won a close game, 122-117.
Kawhi Leonard had 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for LA. This is Kawhi’s first ever triple double.
Jimmy Butler had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Heat.
The Clippers shot 46% from the field and 46% from 3. Both teams had 9 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 32-14 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 31-14.
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets travel to the Big Easy to take on Zion and the Pelicans.
The Nuggets held on to win 113-106.
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Nuggets.
JJ Redick had 18 points and Zion Williamson had 15 points and 5 rebounds for New Orleans.
The Pelicans shot 46% from the field and 44% from 3. The Pelicans had 16 more points in the paint than Denver, 50-34.
The Nuggets are now 31-14 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 17-29.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.
The Thunder dominated, winning 140-111.
Danilo Gallinari had 25 points and 6 rebounds for Oklahoma City.
John Collins had 28 points and 6 rebounds for the Hawks.
The Thunder shot 58% from the field and 56% from 3. The Thunder made 10 more free throws than the Hawks, 26-16.
The Thunder are now 27-19 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 11-35.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Prediction: Houston Rockets
The Rockets travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves.
The Rockets won a high scoring game, 131-124.
Russell Westbrook had 45 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Rockets.
Karl Anthony Towns had 30 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.
The Rockets shot 52% from the field, and both teams shot 34% from 3. The Timberwolves had 52 rebounds, and the Rockets had 34.
The Rockets are now 28-16 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-30.
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Suns travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Suns won a close game, 103-99.
Devin Booker had 35 points and 10 assists for Phoenix.
DeMar DeRozan had 30 points and 8 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Suns shot 46% from the field and 28% from 3. The Suns outscored the Spurs by 8 in the paint, 46-38.
The Suns are now 19-26 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 20-24.
Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors.
The Pacers travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors.
The Pacers cruised to a 129-118 victory.
TJ warren had 33 points and 5 rebounds for the Pacers.
D’Angelo Russell had 37 points and 5 assists for Golden State.
The Pacers shot 57% from the field and 59% from 3. The Pacers forced the Warriors into 21 turnovers.
The Pacers are now 30-16 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 10-37.
Predictions: 7-4
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how you team is doing, and which players look like they will make the All-NBA 1st Team.