Happy Birthday Luka; Clippers and Bucks Dominate! 2/28/20
It’s a big day in the NBA as we have 10 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s a big day in the NBA as we have 10 games on the schedule tonight.
Happy 21st Birthday to Luka Doncic!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves travel to Florida to take on the Magic.
The Magic won a high scoring game, 136-125.
Terrence Ross had 33 points and 5 rebounds for the Magic.
D’Angelo Russell had 28 points and 7 assists for Minnesota.
The Magic shot 54% from the field, and T-Wolves shot 39% from 3. The Magic outscored the T-Wolves by 16 in the paint, 66-50.
The Magic are now 27-32 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 17-41.
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks
The Nets travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks.
The Hawks routed the Nets, winning 141-118.
John Collins had 33 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 24 points and 13 assists for the Nets.
The Hawks shot 52% from the field and 49% from 3. The Hawks made 22 free throws and the Nets made 16.
The Hawks are now 18-43 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 26-32.
Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The Hornets travel north of the border to take on the Raptors.
The Hornets won a close game, 99-96 thanks to Devonte Graham who hit two free throws to seal the game.
Terry Rozier had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists and Devonte Graham had 18 points and and 5 assists for the Hornets.
Pascal Siakam had 24 points, and 9 assists for Toronto.
The Hornets shot 44% from the field and 43% from 3. The Raptors forced the Hornets into 17 turnovers.
The Hornets are now 21-38 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 42-17.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
The Kings travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. De’Aaron Fox is back for the Kings.
The Kings won a close game, 104-101 thanks to Buddy Hield who hit 2 free throws with 4.4 seconds left to seal the game.
De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and 5 assists for Sacramento.
Dillon Brooks had 32 points for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies shot 43% from the field, and the Kings shot 29% from 3. The Kings forced the Grizzlies into 12 turnovers.
The Kings are now 25-34 on the year, and the Grizzlies have lost 5 straight and they are 28-31.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Thunder travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. Danilo Gallinari is out for the Thunder.
The Bucks obliterated the Thunder, winning 133-86.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists for Bucks.
Chris Paul had 18 points and 5 assists for Oklahoma City.
The Bucks shot 50% from the field and 47% from 3. The Bucks had 50 points, in the paint, and the Thunder had 42.
The Bucks are now 51-8 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 37-23.
Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat
Prediction: Miami Heat
The Mavericks travel to South Beach to take on the Heat.
The Heat outscored the Mavs by 13 in the 4th quarter, and they won 126-118.
Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 5 rebounds for Miami.
Seth Curry had 37 points for the Mavericks.
The Heat shot 52% from the field and 49% from 3. The Heat made 10 more free throws than the Mavs, 27-17.
The Heat are now 37-22 on the year, and the Mavs have fallen to 36-24.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans
The Cavs travel to the Big Easy to take on the Pelicans.
The Pelicans cruised to a 116-104 victory.
Brandon Ingram had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists and Zion Williamson had 24 points for the Pelicans.
Collin Sexton had 31 points for Cleveland.
The Pelicans shot 55% from the field and 39% from 3. The Pelicans had 72 points in the paint, and the Cavs 56.
The Pelicans are now 26-33 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 17-42.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Pistons travel to the desert to take on the Suns.
The Pistons held on to win 113-111.
Derrick Rose had 31 points for Detroit.
Devin Booker had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Suns.
The Suns shot 59% from the field, and both teams shot 39% from the field. The Pistons forced the Suns into 18 turnovers.
The Pistons are now 20-41 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 24-36.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The Wizards travel to Salt Lake City to take on the struggling Jazz.
The Jazz cruised to a 129-119 victory.
Donovan Mitchell had 30 points and 8 rebounds for the Jazz.
Bradley Beal had 42 points and 10 assists for Washington.
The Jazz shot 49% from the field and 51% from 3. The Jazz made 22 free throws and the Wizards made 15.
The Jazz are now 37-22 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 21-37.
Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets travel to LA to take on the Clippers to battle for the #2 seed in the West.
The Clippers dominated, winning 132-103.
Paul George had 24 points for LA.
Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 9 rebounds for the Nuggets.
The Clippers shot 53% from the field and 46% from 3. The Clippers forced the Nuggets into 14 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 40-19 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 40-19 as well.
Predictions: 7-3
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and which player will win the 6th Man of the Year Award.
