Kemba Walker Injured; Kawhi Game Winner! 11/22/19

It’s November 22nd in the NBA and we have 10 games tonight.

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

Two teams who desperately need wins face off from the Motor City.

The Pistons destroyed the Hawks, winning 128-103.

Blake Griffin had 24 points for Detroit.

DeAndre’ Bembry had 22 points and 6 assists for the Hawks.

The Pistons shot 60% from the field, and 50% from 3. The Hawks made 17 free throws, and the Pistons made 13.

The Pistons are now 5-10 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 4-11 on the year.

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards

Prediction: Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets travel to the nation’s capitol to face the Wizards.

The Wizards hung on to win 125-118.

Bradley Beal had 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists for Washington.

Miles Bridges had 31 points and 8 rebounds for Charlotte.

The Wizards shot 53% from the field, and both teams shot 41% from 3. The Wizards made 7 more free throws than the Hornets, 15-8.

The Wizards are now 5-8 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 6-10.

Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Kings travel across the country to face the Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets cruised to an easy win, 116-97.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 23 points and 7 assists for the Nets.

Harrison Barnes had 18 points and 5 rebounds for the Kings.

The Nets shot 51% from the field, and 35% from 3. The Kings had 56 points in the paint, and the Nets had 52.

The Nets are now 7-8 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 6-8.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Thunder look to get revenge on the Lakers after dropping their previous game to the same opponent.

The Lakers again won narrowly, 130-127.

Anthony Davis had 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Lakers, and Lebron James had a double double.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 7 rebounds for OKC.

The Thunder shot 53% from the field, and the Lakers shot 55% from 3. The Lakers made 23 free throws, and the Thunder made 18.

The Lakers are now 13-2 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 5-10.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Miami Heat

The red hot Miami Heat travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls.

The Heat closed out the game, winning 116-108.

Jimmy Butler had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists for Miami.

Zach Lavine had 15 points for Chicago.

The Heat shot 49% from the field, and 37% from 3. The Heat made 8 more free throws than the Bulls, 24-16.

The Heat are now 11-3 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 5-11.

San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The team with the longest losing streak travels to the city of brotherly love to take on the 76ers.

The 76ers won again, 115-104.

Tobias Harris had 26 points and 6 rebounds, and Ben Simmons had a triple double.

DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and 7 rebounds for the Spurs.

The 76ers shot 52% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Spurs forced 15 turnovers on Philadelphia.

The 76ers are now 10-5 on the year, and the Spurs are now 5-11, as they have lost 8 in a row.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Cavs travel to face the international duo from Dallas.

Dallas obliterated the Cavs, winning 143-101.

Luka Doncic had 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 14 assists for Dallas.

Darius Garland had 23 points for the Cavs.

The Mavs shot 58% from the field, and 54% from 3. The Cavs made 15 free throws, and the Mavs made 7.

The Mavs are now 10-5 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 4-11.

Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz

Prediction: Utah Jazz

The depleted Warriors travel to Salt Lake to take on the Jazz.

The Jazz won narrowly, 113-109.

Donovan Mitchell had 30 points for the Jazz.

Alec Burks had 20 points and 6 rebounds for the Warriors.

The Jazz shot 51% from the field, and 44% from 3. The Warriors forced 17 turnovers on the Jazz.

The Jazz are now 10-5 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 3-14.

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The hot Celtics travel to Mile High City to face Denver.

The Nuggets won a grind, 96-92. Kemba Walker suffered a scary injury as he collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye. He was stretchered off the court with concussion like symptoms.

Jamal Murray had 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for Denver, and Jokic had a triple double.

Jaylen Brown had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics.

The Nuggets shot 44% from the field, and the Celtics shot 26% from 3. The two teams combined for 28 turnovers.

The Nuggets are now 11-3 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 11-4.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers play another marquee matchup as they face the Houston Rockets.

This game was back and forth throughout, and the Clippers were down by 5 with less than 2 minutes to go. But, Paul George and Lou Williams hit 3’s that game when the lead. With 15 seconds left, Kawhi Leonard hit a jump shot that gave them a 120-119 lead. Houston missed a 3 on the the other end, and fouled Paul George. George hit both free throws, making it a 122-119 lead. The Clippers made the defensive stop as they won 122-119.

Paul George had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, Kawhi Leonard had 26 points and 6 rebounds, Montrezl Harrell had 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Lou Williams had 26 points and 8 assists, all of his points coming in the 2nd half.

James Harden had 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists for Houston.

The Clippers shot 52% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Rockets made 26 free throws, and the Clippers made 19.

The Clippers have survived another tough battle, and they are now 11-5, and the Rockets have lost two in a row as they are now 11-5 as well.

Predictions: 8-2

I hope you have enjoyed another jam-packed day of NBA action, please comment on how your team is doing and which player is looking like they will win the MVP award.