Kyrie Meets Lebron; All Star Starters Announced! 1/23/20

It’s another day in the NBA, as we have a short day with only 3 games on the schedule tonight.

Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks

It’s another day in the NBA, as we have a short day with only 3 games on the schedule tonight.

The NBA has announced the NBA All Star starters for the both the East and the West.

Western Conference: Lebron James (Captain), Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard.

Eastern Conference: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Captain), Joel Embiid, Trae Young, Pascal Siakam and Kemba Walker.

The All Star Reserves will be announced on January 30th.

Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers

The Wizards travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers.

The Wizards cruised to a 124-112 win.

Bradley Beal had 36 points and 8 assists for the Wizards.

Collin Sexton had 29 points for Cleveland.

The Wizards shot 55% from the field and 44% from 3. The two teams combined for 18 turnovers.

The Wizards are now 15-29 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 12-33.

LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Lakes travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets as Lebron faces his former teammate, Kyrie Irving.

The Lakers cruised to a 128-113 victory.

Lebron James had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for LA.

Kyrie Irving had 20 points for the Nets.

The Lakers shot 50% from the field and 50% from 3. The Lakers outscored the Nets by 10 in the paint, 48-38.

The Lakers are now 36-9 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 18-25.

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Mavericks travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Blazers.

The Mavericks cruised to a 133-125 win.

Luka Doncic had 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Mavericks.

Damian Lillard had 47 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists for Portland.

The Mavericks shot 52% from the field, and the Blazers shot 54% from 3. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers.

The Mavericks are now 28-16 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 19-27 on the year.

Predictions: 1-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing so far, and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.