Houston, We Have A Problem, Luka and Lebron Shine! 11/3/19
The NBA action continues with 6 games on the schedule.
The NBA action continues with 6 games on the schedule.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers are looking for their 3rd straight win, and the Bulls look to win their 2nd game in a row.
The Pacers held onto their lead for most of the game, winning 108-95.
TJ Warren had 26 points and 5 rebounds for Indiana.
Zach Lavine had 21 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago.
The Pacers shot 47% from the field, and 31% from 3. Both teams had 52 points in the paint.
The Pacers are winners of 3 in a row and are now 3-3, and the Bulls have fallen to 2-5.
Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
Both of these teams only have 1 win on the season as they look to make that number to 2.
The Kings controlled this entire game and won 113-92.
5 players scored in double figures, led by De’Aaron Fox who had 24 points and 6 assists for the Kings.
Marcus Morris had 28 points and 6 rebounds for the Knicks.
The Kings shot 48% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Knicks made 20 free throws to the Kings 16.
The Kings have won 2 in a row and are now 2-5, and the Kings have fallen to 1-6.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat
Prediction: Houston Rockets
The Rockets look to avoid losing 2 games in a row, and the Heat look to win their 3rd straight game.
The Heat continue their win streak with a dominant performance, winning 129-100 over the Rockets. They outscored the Rockets 46-14 in the 1st quarter.
6 players reached double figures for the Heat, led by Duncan Robinson who had 23 points and 5 rebounds.
James Harden had 29 points for the Rockets. Russell Westbrook only had 10.
The Heat shot 53% from the field, and 44% from 3. The Rockets made 7 more free throws than the Heat, 24-17.
Houston’s struggles on the defensive end continue as they have fallen to 3-3, and the Heat continue to roll at 5-1.
LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: LA Lakers
The Lakers look for their 5th straight win, and the Spurs are looking for their 2nd straight win.
The Lakers won a close battle from Texas 103-96.
Anthony Davis had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Lebron James had 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists for LA.
Dejounte Murray had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Lakers shot 48% from the field, and 25% from 3. The Spurs outscored the Lakers by 11 from the line, 24-13.
The Lakers have won 5 in a row and are now 5-1, and the Spurs are now 4-2.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks
Both of these teams look to avoid losing their 2nd straight game in a row.
The Mavericks had a great 4th quarter as they blew open the lead, winning 131-111.
Luka Doncic had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists for Dallas.
Kevin Love had 29 points and 8 rebounds for the Cavs.
The Mavs shot 53% from the field, and 49% from 3. The Cavs forced 13 turnovers on the Mavericks.
The Mavericks have now improved to 4-2, and the Cavs have dropped to 4-2.
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Jazz beat the Clippers by 14 on Wednesday without Kawhi Leonard, and they will look for the same result here tonight.
But, the Clippers did have Kawhi tonight, and with a great 4th quarter comeback, the Clippers won this game 105-94.
Kawhi Leonard had 30 points and 6 rebounds for the Clippers.
Donovan Mitchell had 36 points and 6 assists for the Jazz.
The Jazz shot 40% from the field, and 32% from 3. The Clippers did outscore the Jazz 48-32 in the paint.
The Clippers have started their season 5-2, and the Jazz have fallen to 4-3.
Predictions: 5-1
I hope you enjoyed this post of the NBA, please leave a comment on which team is doing the best so far, and which player is under performing so far as well.