Harden and Luka are Taking Over! 11/16/19

It’s November 16th in the NBA and we have 8 games tonight.

D’Angelo Russell has a right sprained thumb and he will miss a few weeks. Another blow for the Warriors, and this season has really gone down hill.

Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Nets look to avoid losing their 4th straight game as they face the Chicago Bulls. Kyrie Irving will not be playing tonight for the Nets.

The Nets won a close game because of their great 4th quarter comeback, as they won 117-111.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 24 points for the Nets.

Zach Lavine had 36 points for Chicago.

The Nets shot 46% from the field, and both teams shot 23% from 3. The Bulls made 38 free throws, and the Nets made 27.

The Nets are now 5-7 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 4-9

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

Two Eastern Conference powerhouses face off from Indiana. The Pacers will be without Malcolm Brogdon tonight.

The Bucks cruised to a 103-82 victory.

Giannis had 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.

Myles Turner had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Indiana.

The Bucks shot 45% from the field, and the Pacers shot 35% from 3. The Bucks outscored the Pacers by 30 in the paint, 56-26.

The Bucks are now 9-3 on the year, and the Pacers are 7-6.

Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are looking for their 2nd straight win as they travel to New York.

The Hornets completed the comeback, winning 103-102, thanks to Devonte Graham hitting the game winning 3 with 2.8 seconds left.

The Knicks shot 45% from the field, and the Hornets shot 35% from 3. The two teams combined for 21 turnovers.

The Hornets are now 6-7 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 3-10.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat

Prediction: Miami Heat

The red hot Miami Heat take on the struggling Pelicans. The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram again tonight.

The Heat controlled the game, winning 109-94.

Kendrick Nunn had 22 points for the Heat.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 27 points for the Pelicans.

The Heat shot 54% from the field, and the Pelicans shot 46% from 3. The Heat made 12 free throws and the Pelicans made 4.

The Heat are now 9-3 on the year, and the Pelicans are 3-9.

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Houston Rockets

Two of the best teams in the West face off from Minneapolis. The Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela, and the Timberwolves will be without Andrew Wiggins again.

Even with all the injuries, the Rockets dominated this game, winning 125-105.

James Harden had 49 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Rockets.

Karl Anthony Towns had 27 points and 15 rebounds for Minnesota.

The Rockets shot 46% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Rockets forced 18 turnovers on Minnesota.

The Rockets are now 10-3 on the year, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are 7-6.

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel to Texas to take on the cold Spurs.

The Blazers ended the game on a huge run, winning 121-116.

CJ McCollum had 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists for Portland.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs.

The Spurs shot 47% from the field, and the Blazers shot 33% from 3. The two teams combined for 53 free throw makes.

The Blazers are 5-8 on the year, and the Spurs have lost 5 in a row and are 5-8.

Toronto Raptors vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

Two of the emerging MVP candidates face off tonight from Dallas.

The Mavericks had a great 2nd half, and they won 110-102.

Luka Doncic had 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists for Dallas.

Norman Powell had 26 points and 6 rebounds for Toronto.

Both teams shot 42% from the field, and the Raptors shot 42% from 3. The Mavericks outscored the Raptors by 16 at the free throw line, 27-11.

The Mavericks are 7-5 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 8-4.

Atlanta Hawks vs LA Clippers

Prediction: LA Clippers

Paul George makes his debut in the Staples Center as they take on the Atlanta Hawks. Kawhi Leonard will again be out for LA.

The Clippers destroyed the Hawks, winning 150-101.

Paul George had 37 points for the Clippers.

Trae Young had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for Atlanta.

The Clippers shot 54% from the field, and 52% from 3. The two teams combined for 60 free throw makes.

The Clippers are now 8-5 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 4-8.

Predictions: 8-0

I hope you enjoyed yet another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and who is your favorite player in the NBA.