Levert Cooks The Celtics; LA Teams Poised For Playoff Run! 3/3/20

It’s another day of NBA action as we have 8 games on the schedule tonight.

Congratulations to Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the month of February. Tatum averaged 30.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists with 4.3 3PM per game. Tatum led the Celtics to a 9-3 record.

Congratulations to Lebron James of the LA Lakers for winning the Western Conference Player of the Month Award for the month of February. James averaged 26.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 10.1 assists with 2.7 3PM per game. James led the Lakers to a 8-2 record.

Congratulations to Coby White of the Chicago Bulls for winning the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the month of February.

Congratulations to Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans for winning the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the month of February.

San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets. Devonte Graham is out for the Hornets.

The Spurs won a close game, 104-103.

Dejounte Murray had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Spurs.

Terry Rozier had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for Charlotte.

The Spurs shot 48% from the field, and the Hornets shot 41% from 3. The Spurs forced the Hornets into 17 turnovers.

The Spurs are now 26-34 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 21-40.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Nets travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. Jayson Tatum is out for the Celtics, and Kemba Walker is back.

This game was very close, until OT where the Nets cruised to a 129-120 victory. At the end of regulation, Caris Levert hit 3 free throws with 0.2 seconds left to tie the game at 118 and force OT. The Nets cruised to a win in OT.

Caris Levert had a career high 51 points and 5 assists for Brooklyn.

Jaylen Brown had 22 points and 5 rebounds for the Celtics.

Both teams shot 43% from the field, and the Celtics shot 31% from 3. The Nets made 29 free throws, and the Celtics made 17.

The Nets are now 27-33 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 41-19.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans

The Timberwolves travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans.

The Timberwolves won a high scoring game, 139-134.

Malik Beasley had 28 points for the Timberwolves.

Jrue Holiday had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists and Zion Williamson had 25 points and 8 rebounds for New Orleans.

The Timberwolves shot 56% from the field and 41% from 3. The Timberwolves had 72 points in the paint, and the Pelicans had 68.

The Timberwolves are now 18-42 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 26-35.

LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.

The Clippers cruised to a 109-94 victory.

Kawhi Leonard had 25 points and 8 rebounds for LA.

Dennis Schroder had 24 points for the Thunder.

The Clippers shot 45% from the field, and the Thunder shot 32% from 3. The Clippers forced the Thunder into 13 turnovers.

The Clippers are now 42-19 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 37-24.

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Warriors travel to the Mile High City to take on the Nuggets.

The Warriors cruised to a 116-100 win.

Andrew Wiggins had 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists and Eric Paschall had 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Warriors.

Will Barton had 18 points and 5 rebounds and Paul Millsap had 18 points and 9 rebounds for Denver.

The Nuggets shot 51% from the field and 44% from 3. The Nuggets outscored the Warriors by 24 in the apint, 64-40.

The Warriors are now 14-48 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 41-20.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The Raptors travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns.

The Raptors cruised to a 123-114 win.

Pascal Siakam had 33 points and 7 rebounds for Toronto.

Devin Booker had 22 points and 10 assists for the Suns.

The Raptors shot 47% from the field and 41% from 3. The two teams combined for 33 turnovers.

The Raptors are now 43-18 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 24-38.

Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The 76ers travel to LA to take on the Lakers. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are out for the 76ers. Anthony Davis is back for LA.

The Lakers cruised to a 120-107 victory.

Anthony Davis had 37 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.

Glenn Robinson III had 25 points for Philadelphia.

The Lakers shot 54% from the field, and the 76ers shot 40% from 3. The Lakers had 62 points in the paint, and the 76ers had 34.

The Lakers are now 47-13 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 37-25.

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings

Prediction: Washington Wizards

The Wizards travel across the country to take on the Kings.

The Kings won a high scoring game, 133-126.

De’Aaron Fox had 31 points for Sacramento.

Bradley Beal had 35 points and 8 assists for the Wizards.

The Kings shot 56% from the field and 45% from 3. The Kings outscored the Wizards by 22 in the paint, 66-44.

The Kings are now 27-34 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 22-38.

Predictions: 4-4

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which players will make All-NBA 1st Team this year.