Houston We Have A Problem; West Duos Battle! 11/1/19
As the NBA action goes into November, we have 8 games on the schedule tonight.
The NBA is past the month of October and is now in the month of November as we have 8 games on the schedule tonight.
Karl Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid have both been suspended 2 games by the NBA for their fight on Wednesday. Both of these players have been playing very well for their respective teams and this will a blow in the close future as the 76ers face the Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, and the Timberwolves face the Wizards and the Bucks.
Stephen Curry will be getting surgery on his left hand and will be out for 3 months approximately for Golden State.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers look to win their 2nd game in a row, and the Cavaliers look to win their 2nd in a row as well.
The Pacers won this game 102-95.
Malcolm Brogdon had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists for Indiana.
Kevin Love had 22 points and 17 rebounds for Cleveland.
The Pacers shot 41% from the field, and the Cavs shot 34% from the 3. The Pacers obliterated the Cavs in the paint, 56-34.
The Pacers are winners of 2 in a row and now sit at 2-3, and the Cavs have fallen to 2-3.
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets
Prediction: Houston Rockets
The duo of Russell Westbrook and James Harden goes into Brooklyn against Kyrie Irving.
The Nets won with a balanced attack, winning 123-116.
Taurean Prince had 27 points and and 12 rebounds for the Nets.
James Harden had 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for Houston. But he did shoot 2/14 from the 3 point line (14%).
The Nets shot 49% from 3, and the Nets also made 19 3’s on 59%. The Rockets shot 48 3’s and only made 25% from outside. The Rockets did force the Nets into 20 turnovers.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks and Giannis look to get back over 0.500, and the Magic look to do the same.
After a slow start, the Bucks controlled the game, winning 123-91.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Evan Fournier had 19 points for Orlando.
The Bucks shot 51% from the field, and 36% from 3. The Bucks outscored the Magic 36-2 when they were on the fast break.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The rivalry in the Northeast continues as the Celtics face the New York Knicks.
The Celtics won a closely contested game 104-102. Jayson Tatum gave the Celtics the win with his game winning jumper with 1.3 seconds left.
Kemba Walker shined again with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Marcus Morris had 29 points and 9 rebounds for the Knicks.
The Celtics shot 45% from the field, and the Knicks shot 36% from 3. The Celtics outscored the Knicks by 13 from the free throw line, 27-14.
The Celtics have won 4 in a row and are now 4-1, and the Knicks have now fallen to 1-5.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Piston look to get their 3rd win of the season, and the Bulls look to avoid losing 4 in a row.
The Bulls won this game 112-106.
Zach Lavine had 26 points and 5 rebounds for the Bulls.
Andre Drummond had another 20-20 night with 25 points and 23 rebounds for Detroit.
The Pistons shot 49% from the field, and the Bulls shot 40% from 3. The Pistons outscored the Bulls 66-38 in the paint.
The Bulls have now improved to 2-4, and the Pistons have dropped to 2-4 themselves.
LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: LA Lakers
Two of some of the best duos in the Western Conference face off tonight in a battle. Kyle Kuzma will appear for the first time this season off the bench for LA.
This was a classic game for the ages, with the Lakers getting the game tying three from Danny Green to send the game to overtime. The Lakers would go on to win this game 119-110. AD and Lebron had all 15 OT points for the Lakers.
For the Lakers, Lebron James had a 39 point, 12 rebound, and 16 assists triple double, the 82nd of his career. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 8 rebounds.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 15 assists for Dallas. This is his 10th career triple double.
The Lakers shot 49% from the field, and the Mavericks shot 39% from 3. The Lakers beat the Mavericks 64-46 in the paint.
This was an instant classic, one of may to come in the loaded Western Conference. The Lakers are now 4-1, and the Mavericks have fallen to 3-2.
Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz look for their 5th of the season, and the Kings look to get their first win of the season.
The Kings pulled of the upset in a close battle, 102-101. Harrison Barnes scored the game winning put back with 2.9 seconds left for the Kings.
De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and 5 rebounds for the Kings.
Donovan Mitchell had 24 points for Utah.
The Kings shot 49% from the field, and the Jazz shot 38% from 3. The Kings outscored the Jazz 52-38 in the paint.
The Kings have their first win of the season as they are now 1-5, and the Jazz have fallen to 4-2.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs
After losing Steph Curry, the Warriors are in a very weird situation as they face the 3-1 San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs clicked on offense as they rolled through the Warriors 127-110.
Patty Mills had 31 points for the Spurs.
D’Angelo Russell had 30 points and 8 assists for the Golden State Warriors.
The Spurs shot 47% from the field, and the Warriors shot 46% from 3. The Spurs outscored the Warriors 26-19 at the foul line.
The Spurs are now 4-1, and the Warriors have started this weird experiment 1-4.
Predictions: 5-3
I hope you enjoyed this edition of NBA action in this new month of November, please leave a comment on which player has had the best individual performance so far, and what team is doing better than expected.
