Hayward Hurt; Harden Dominates! 11/9/19

It’s November 9th and the NBA continues it’s rapid pace with 5 games.

Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics, one of the hottest teams in the NBA, travels to Texas to face the Spurs.

The Celtics dominated this game, winning 135-115. But, Gordon Hayward did break his left hand. After a big streak of him playing, after recovering from that leg injury 2 years ago. Now with another setback to Hayward and the Celtics, it will be interesting to see what will happen later in the season.

Jalen Brown had 30 points and 7 rebounds for the Celtics.

DeMar DeRozan had 22 points for the Spurs.

The Celtics shot 51% from the field, and the Spurs shot 47% from 3. The Celtics doubled the Spurs paint points, 60-30.

The Celtics have won 7 in a row and now sit at 7-1, and the Spurs are now 5-4 on the year.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans look to avoid losing their 4th straight game as they play the Hornets.

The Pelicans were able to pick up the win, 115-110.

Brandon Ingram had 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Pelicans.

Devonte Graham had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Hornets.

The Pelicans shot 53% from the field, and the 42% from 3. The Hornets forced 26 turnovers on the Pelicans.

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Golden State Warriors

The Warriors look to bounce back from a tough OT loss last night as they face the OKC Thunder.

The Thunder won this close battle 114-108.

Danillo Gallinari had 21 points and 5 rebounds for the Thunder.

D”Angelo Russell had 30 points and 7 assists for the Warriors.

The Thunder shot 54% from the field, and 47% from 3. The Warriors had 50 points in the paint to the Thunder’s 42.

The Thunder are now 4-5, and the Warriors are 2-8.

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Houston Rockets

The Rockets look for their 6th win of the year as they face the young Bulls.

The Rockets were able to pull off the win as they won 117-94.

James Harden had 42 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Rockets.

4 players had 13 points for the Bulls including Lauri Markkanen.

The Rockets shot 47% from the field, and 43% from 3. The Bulls forced 22 turnovers on the Rockets.

The Rockets are now 6-3 on the year, and the Bulls have dropped to 3-7.

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

Some of the best young teams in the NBA face off from Memphis. Both Ja Morant and Kristaps Porzingis will be out for rest purposes.

The Mavericks dominated, winning 138-122.

Luka Doncic had 24 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Mavericks.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points for the Grizzlies.

The Mavs shot 54% from the field, and 43% from 3. Both teams had 60 points in the paint.

The Mavericks have improved to 6-3 on the season, and the Grizzles have dropped to 2-7.

Predictions: 4-1

I hope you enjoyed these 5 games today in the NBA, please comment below which player and team is under performing this season.