Ingram and Mitchell Battle; Jazz Win Streak Over! 1/16/20

It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 5 games on the schedule tonight.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to the Atlanta Hawks for Allen Crabbe.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Phoenix Suns

The Suns travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks.

The Suns dominated, winning 121-98.

Devin Booker had 29 points for the Suns.

Julius Randle had 26 points and 6 rebounds for New York.

The Suns shot 51% from the field and 40% from 3. Both teams combined for 37 turnovers.

The Suns are now 17-24 on the year, and the Knicks had fallen to 11-31.

Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The Celtics travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. Jayson Tatum is back in action for the Celtics.

The Bucks won a high scoring game, 128-123.

The Greek Freak had 32 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists for Milwaukee.

Kemba Walker had 40 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics.

The Bucks shot 49% from the field and 52% from 3. The Celtics had 46 points in the paint, and the Bucks had 40.

The Bucks are now 37-6 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 27-13.

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Jazz look for their 11th straight win as they travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans.

This game was very close, back and forth throughout, with the Pelicans winning 138-132 in OT. At the end of regulation, Rudy Gobert hit 1/2 free throw to tie the game at 122. The Pelicans cruised through the overtime to win the game.

Brandon Ingram had a career high 49 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Donovan Mitchell had 46 points and 6 rebounds for Utah.

The Pelicans shot 55% from the field and 42% from 3. The Pelicans outscored the Jazz by 10 in the paint, 64-54.

The Pelicans are 16-26 on the year, and the Jazz have their 10 game winning streak snapped, and they are 28-13.

Orlando Magic vs LA Clippers

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Magic travel to Staples Center to take on the Clippers. Paul George is out once again for the Clippers.

The Clippers cruised to a 122-95 win.

Kawhi Leonard had 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for LA.

Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 9 rebounds for the Magic.

The Clippers shot 50% from the field and 44% from 3. The Clippers outscored the Magic by 20 in the paint, 52-32.

The Clippers are now 29-13 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 20-22.

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors. Jamal Murray is out for the Nuggets.

This game was back and forth throughout with the Nuggets winning 134-131 in OT. At the end of regulation, Nikola Jokic hit the jumper with 10.8 seconds left to tie the game and force OT. The Nuggets held on to win.

Will Barton had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Nuggets.

Alec Burks had 25 points for Golden State.

The Nuggets shot 48% from the field and 49% from 3. The two teams combined for 38 turnovers.

The Nuggets are now 29-12 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 9-34.

Predictions: 5-0

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which team looks like they will not make the playoffs.