Lakers Stun Dallas Without AD; Are The Jazz For Real! 1/10/20
It’s a Friday in the NBA, and we have a full slate of 10 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s a Friday in the NBA, and we have a full slate of 10 games on the schedule tonight.
Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks travel to the nations capitol to the Wizards.
The Wizards cruised to a 111-101 win.
Jordan Mcrae 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Wizards.
Trae Young had 19 points and 7 assists for Atlanta.
The Hawks shot 46% from the field, and the Wizards shot 35% from 3. The Wizards forced the Hawks into 18 turnovers.
The Wizards are now 13-25 on the year, and the Hawks continue to struggle at 8-31.
Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
The Heat travel north to face the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets won a close game, 117-113.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points and 14 assists for Brooklyn.
Jimmy Butler had 33 points and 9 rebounds for the Heat.
The Heat shot 52% from the field, and the Nets shot 32% from 3. The Nets had 60 points in the paint, and the Heat had 58.
The Nets are now 17-20 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 27-11.
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks
Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans travel to New York to face the Knicks.
The Pelicans cruised to a 123-111.
Brandon Ingram had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Pelicans.
Taj Gibson had 19 points and 8 rebounds for New York.
The Pelicans shot 56% from the field and 47% from 3. The Knicks outscored the Pelicans by 12 in the paint, 66-54.
The Pelicans are now 14-25 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 10-29.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies
The Spurs travel to Memphis to take on the young Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies cruised to a 134-121 victory.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points for Memphis.
DeMar DeRozan had 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Spurs.
The Grizzlies shot 52% from the field, and the Grizzlies shot 43% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Spurs by 20 points in the paint, 56-36.
The Grizzlies are now 17-22 on the year, and the Spurs have fallen to 16-21.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to the Windy City to take on the Bulls.
The Pacers cruised to a 116-105 win.
Myles Turner had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers.
Zach Lavine had 43 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago.
The Pacers shot 57% from the field, and the Bulls shot 44% from 3. The Pacers had 70 points in the paint, and the Bulls had 36.
The Pacers are now 24-15 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 13-26.
LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks
The Lakers travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks, without Anthony Davis.
The Lakers dominated, winning 129-114.
Lebron James had 35 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists for LA.
Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Mavericks.
The Lakers shot 53% from the field and 42% from 3. The Lakers outscored Dallas by 12 in the paint, 60-48.
The Lakers are now 31-7 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 23-15.
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Phoenix Suns
The Magic travel to the desert to take on the Suns.
The Suns won a close game, 98-94.
Devin Booker had 24 points and 5 assists for the Suns.
Evan Fournier had 28 points for Orlando.
The Suns shot 42% from the field and 32% from 3. The two teams combined for 28 turnovers.
The Suns are now 15-23 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 18-21.
Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The Hornets travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz.
The Jazz cruised to a 109-92.
Jordan Clarkson had 20 points for Utah.
Terry Rozier had 23 points and 5 rebounds for the Hornets.
The Jazz shot 51% from the field and 43% from 3. The Jazz forced the Hornets into 20 turnovers.
The Jazz are now 26-12 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 15-26.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings.
The Bucks dominated to a 127-106 win.
Khris Middleton 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks.
Harrison Barnes had 19 points and De’Aaron Fox had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists for Sacramento.
The Bucks shot 50% from the field, and the Kings shot 49% from 3. The Bucks made 23 free throws, and the Kings made 8.
The Bucks are now 34-6 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 15-24.
Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Warriors travel to Staples Center to take on the Clippers. D’Angelo Russell is out for Golden State, and Paul George is out for LA.
The Clippers cruised to a 109-100 win.
Kawhi Leonard had 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for LA.
Glenn Robinson III had 17 points and Omari Spellman had 17 points and 5 rebounds for the Warriors.
The Clippers shot 49% from the field and 28% from 3. The Warriors forced the Clippers into 19 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 27-12 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 9-31 on the year.
Predictions: 8-2
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please comment on how your team is doing, and which player looks like they will win the Rookie of the Year Award.