Lakers Shut Down the Mavs; SGA Game Winner! 12/29/19

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

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Thunder travel north of the border to take on the defending champs.

The Thunder won a very close game, 98-97 thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who hit the floater with 36 seconds left to give the Thunder a win.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander had 32 points and 7 rebounds for the Thunder.

Kyle Lowry had 20 points and 5 assists and Fred VanVleet had 20 points and 8 assists for Toronto.

The Thunder shot 44% from the field, and the Raptors shot 38% from 3. The Thunder made 8 more free throws than the Raptors, 20-12.

The Thunder are now 17-15 on the year, and the Raptors are 22-11 on the year.

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: Houston Rockets

The Rockets go to the Big Easy to take on the Pelicans. But, the Rockets will be without James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela.

The Pelicans cruised to a 127-112 win.

Brandon Ingram had 27 points and 6 rebounds and Lonzo Ball had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists for New Orleans.

Danuel House had 22 points and 6 rebounds for the Rockets.

The Rockets shot 52% from the field, and the Pelicans shot 41% from 3. The Pelicans forced Houston into 17 turnovers.

The Pelicans are now 11-23 on the year, and the Rockets have fallen to 22-11.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Kings travel to Denver to face the red hot Nuggets.

The Nuggets won a close game 120-115.

Michael Porter Jr. had 19 points and 6 rebounds and Will Barton had 19 points and 5 assists for the Nuggets.

Nemanja Bjelica had 27 points and 6 rebounds for Sacramento.

The Kings shot 53% from the field and 38% from 3. The Nuggets outscored the Kings by 16 at the line, 28-12.

The Nuggets are now 23-9 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 12-21.

Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies

The Hornets travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies cruised to a 117-104.

Dillon Brooks had 20 points for Sacramento.

Malik Monk had 18 points and 5 rebounds for the Hornets.

The Grizzlies shot 49% from the field and both teams shot 29% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Hornets by 10 in the paint, 64-54.

The Grizzlies are now 13-21 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 13-22.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Mavericks travel to Staples Center to face the Lakers.

The Lakers cruised to a 108-95 victory.

Anthony Davis had 23 points and 9 rebounds for the Lakers.

Luka Doncic had 19 points and 7 assists for Dallas.

The Lakers shot 49% from the field and 39% from 3. The Lakers outscored the Mavericks by 22 in the paint, 54-32.

The Lakers are now 26-7 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 21-11.

Predictions: 3-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please comment on how your team is doing, and please enjoy the rest of the holiday season!