Lakers and Celtics Power on! 11/5/19

It’s a Tuesday in the NBA as we have 6 games on the schedule for the night.

John Collins has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for the use to PEDs. He is the 2nd player this season to be suspended for this purpose. This will be a big blow for the Hawks going forward.

Zach Collins dislocated his left shoulder against Dallas on Oct. 27. He will be out for 4 months after a successful surgery on his left labrum. This will be a big blow for the Blazers for over 1/2 of the season.

Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

Indiana looks for their 4th straight win and to get over 0.500.

This game was very close throughout, with the Hornets getting the game winning free throws from Devonte Graham in OT to pick up the 122-120 win.

Devonte Graham had 35 points and 6 assists for the Hornets.

TJ Warren had 33 points for Indiana.

The Pacers shot 54% from the field, and 40% from 3. The Hornets outscored the Pacers by 22 at the free throw line, 28-6.

The Hornets are now 4-3 on the season, and the Pacers are 3-4.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics look for their 5th straight win as they face the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Celtics played a great game, winning 119-113.

Gordon Hayward had his best game since his injury, scoring 39 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Collin Sexton had 21 points for the Cavaliers.

The Celtics shot 57% from the field, and 40% from 3. The Cavs forced 14 turnovers on Boston.

Boston has won 5 in a row and are now 5-1, and the Cavs have fallen to 2-5.

San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks will be playing their first game without John Collins as they face the Spurs.

The Hawks outscored the Spurs by 16 in the 4th quarter, and they won 108-100.

Trae Young had 29 points and 13 assists for the Hawks.

DeMar DeRozan had 22 points for the Spurs.

The Hawks shot 48% from the field, and 37% from 3. The Spurs made 5 more free throws than the Hawks, 16-11.

LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: LA Lakers

The LA Lakers look for their 6th straight win as they face the Chicago Bulls.

After trailing by 17 at halftime, the Lakers won this game 118-112.

Lebron James had his 3rd straight triple double with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Lakers.

Zach Lavine had 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for Chicago.

The Bulls shot 51% from the field, and 44% from 3. The Lakers made 5 more free throws than the Bulls, 17-12.

Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: Orlando Magic

The Magic look to avoid their 3rd straight game, and the Thunder look for their 2nd straight win.

The Thunder played a complete game, winning 102-94.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points for the Thunder.

Aaron Gordon had 15 points and 8 rebounds for the Magic.

The Thunder shot 43% from the field, and 36% from 3. The Magic outscored the Thunder by 11 at the free throw line, 27-16.

The Thunder are now 3-4 on the year, and the Magic have started off rough at 2-5.

Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Miami Heat

The Heat look for their 3rd straight win, and the Nuggets look to win their 2nd straight game.

The Nuggets controlled this game, winning 109-89.

Jamal Murray had 21 points and 5 rebounds. Nikola Jokic only had 9 points.

Jimmy Butler had 16 points and 7 rebounds for Miami.

The Nuggets shot 52% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Heat outscored the Nuggets by 6 at the foul line, winning the battle 16-10.

The Nuggets are now 5-2, tied for 2nd in the Western Conference, and the Heat are also 5-2, as they are now tied for 3rd place in the East.

Predictions: 3-3

I hope you enjoyed yet another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on which team has had the best start so far, and which team has disappointed so far.