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The NBA action continues with 7 games tonight.
The NBA action continues with 7 games on the schedule tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Charlotte Hornets
Rookie Ja Morant and Memphis look for their 2nd straight win as they face the Charlotte Hornets.
Ja Morant hit the game winning layup with 0.7 seconds left to give the Grizzlies a 119-117 win.
Ja Morant had 23 points and 11 assists for the Grizzlies.
Terry Rozier had 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Hornets.
The Grizzlies shot 53% from the field, and 49% from 3. The Hornets forced 22 turnovers on the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies are now 4-7 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 4-7 as well.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons look for their 3rd straight win as they travel to Orlando. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid tonight.
But, Orlando was not having it as they won 112-97.
Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic.
Josh Richardson had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the 76ers.
Both teams shot 44% from the field, and the Magic shot 31% from 3. The Magic outscored the 76ers by 17 at the foul line, 26-9.
The Magic have improved to 4-7 on the year, and the 76ers have dropped to 7-4.
LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
Prediction: LA Clippers
Some of the best teams in the Western Conference battle it out from Houston.
The Rockets were able to outlast the Clippers, winning 102-93.
James Harden had 47 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists for Houston.
Kawhi Leonard had 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Clippers.
The Clippers shot 39% from the field, and the Rockets shot 33% from 3. The Rockets made 22 free throws and the Clippers only made 7.
The Rockets are now 8-3 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 7-4.
Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The red hot Boston Celtics look to win again as they face the Washington Wizards.
The Celtics won a very high scoring game, in which both teams scored 30+ points in each quarter, 140-133.
Kemba Walker had 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Bradley Beal had 44 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for Washington.
The Wizards shot 53% from the field, and the Celtics shot 44% from 3. The Wizards had 60 points in the paint, and the Celtics had 46.
The Celtics have won 9 in a row, and are now 9-1, and the Wizards have fallen to 2-7.
San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs look to get back into the win column as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves played great all game, winning 129-114.
Andrew Wiggins had 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for Minnesota.
DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and 5 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Timberwolves shot 50% from the field, and 32% from 3. The two teams combined for 51 free throw makes.
The Timberwolves are now 7-4 on the year, and the Spurs are now 5-6.
Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers
Prediction: LA Lakers
The Lakers look for an easy win as they face the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers will be resting Anthony Davis tonight.
The Lakers won easily, 120-94.
Lebron James had 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists for the Lakers.
D’Angelo Russell had 21 points and 8 assists for the Warriors.
The Lakers shot 54% from the field, and 45% from 3. The Lakers outscored the Warriors by 30 in the paint, 62-32.
The Lakers continue to roll at 9-2, and the Warriors continue their rough start at 2-10.
Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers look to get back into the win column as they face the red hot Raptors.
The Raptors held onto their lead, winning 114-106.
Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 6 rebounds for the Raptors.
Rodney Hood had 25 points for the Blazers.
The Raptors shot 46% from the field, and 44% from 3. The Raptors outscored the Blazers by 28 in the paint, 50-22.
The Raptors are now 8-3 on the year, and the Blazers struggles continue as they are 4-8.
Predictions: 2-5
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