Lillard Missing The All Star Break; Luka Magic Returns! 2/12/20

It’s another day in the NBA as we have a big day with 11 games on the schedule.

All-Star PG Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers injured his groin and he says we will be missing all of All Star Weekend. Lillard is participating in the 3-point contest and the All Star Game. Possible replacements for Lillard and Devin Booker, Ja Morant, or Bradley Beal.

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic

Prediction: Orlando Magic

The Pistons travel to Orlando to take on the Magic. Derrick Rose is out for the Pistons.

The Pistons came back in the 4th to force overtime, but the Magic held on to win 116-112 in OT. At the end of regulation, Langston Galloway hit a 3 with 2.0 seconds left to force OT, but the Pistons fell short.

Aaron Gordon had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Magic.

Christian Wood had 26 points and 12 rebounds for Detroit.

The Magic shot 46% from the field, and the Pistons shot 40% from 3. The Magic forced the Pistons into 20 turnovers.

The Magic are now 24-31 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 19-38.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavs.

The Cavs dominated, winning 127-105.

Tristan Thompson had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland.

Trae Young had 27 points and 12 assists for the Hawks.

The Cavs shot 51% from the field, and the Hawks shot 38% from 3. The Cavs had 68 points in the paint, and the Hawks had 44.

The Cavs are now 14-40 on the year, and the Hawks have fallen to 15-41.

Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: Brooklyn Nets

The Raptors travel to Brooklyn as they try to continue their 15 game win streak. Kyrie Irving is out for the Nets.

The Nets cruised to a 101-91 victory.

Caris Levert had 20 points and 7 rebounds for the Nets.

Serge Ibaka had 28 points and 9 rebounds for Toronto.

The Nets shot 41% from the field, and the Raptors shot 30% from 3. The Nets outscored the Raptors by 12 in the paint, 50-38.

The Nets are now 25-28 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 40-15.

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Washington Wizards

The Wizards travel to New York to take on the Knicks.

The Wizards cruised to a 114-96 victory.

Bradley Beal had 30 points for Washington.

Julius Randle had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks.

The Wizards shot 48% from the field and 36% from 3. The Wizards forced the Knicks into 20 turnovers.

The Wizards are now 20-33 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 17-38.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The Bucks travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out again for the Bucks.

The Pacers held on to win 118-111.

TJ Warren had 35 points and 7 rebounds for the Pacers.

Donte DiVincenzo had 19 points and 8 rebounds for Milwaukee.

The Pacers shot 52% from the field, and the Bucks shot 35% from 3. The Pacers outscored the Bucks by 12 in the paint, 54-42.

The Pacers are now 32-23 on the year, and the Bucks have fallen to 46-8.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies cruised to a 111-104 victory.

Brandon Clarke had 27 points and 6 rebounds for Memphis.

CJ McCollum had 23 points and 5 assists for the Blazers.

The Grizzlies shot 47% from the field, and the Blazers shot 35% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Blazers by 42 in the paint, 76-34.

The Grizzlies are now 28-26 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 25-31.

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves

The Hornets travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. Karl Anthony Towns is out for the Timberwolves.

The Hornets outscored the Timberwolves by 13 in the 4th, and they won 115-108.

Devonte Graham had 28 points and 8 assists for the Hornets.

Malik Beasley had 28 points and 6 rebounds for Minnesota.

The Hornets shot 47% from the field and 41% from 3. The Hornets outscored the Timberwolves by 14 in the paint, 56-42.

The Hornets are now 18-36 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 16-37.

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Kings travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks as Luka Doncic returns for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks dominated, winning 130-111.

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists for Dallas.

Buddy Hield had 22 points and 9 assists for the Kings.

The Mavericks shot 57% from the field and 43% from 3. The Kings forced the Mavericks into 11 turnovers.

The Mavericks are now 33-22 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 21-33.

Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Phoenix Suns

The Warriors travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns. Deandre Ayton is out for the Suns.

The Suns held on to win 112-106.

Devin Booker had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Suns.

Andrew Wiggins had 27 points and 5 assists for Golden State.

The Warriors shot 51% from the field, and the Suns shot 38% from 3. The Suns forced the Warriors into 22 turnovers.

The Suns are now 22-33 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 12-43.

Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz

Prediction: Miami Heat

The Heat travel to Utah to take on the Jazz.

The Jazz cruised to a 116-101 victory.

Donovan Mitchell had 26 points and 5 rebounds for Utah.

Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 8 rebounds for the Heat.

The Jazz shot 48% from the field and 39% from 3. The Jazz made 20 free throws and the Heat made 12.

The Jazz are now 36-18 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 35-19.

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

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

The Lakers won a close game, 120-116 in OT. At the end of regulation, Gary Harris hit a layup with 23.9 seconds left to force OT, but the Nuggets still lost.

Anthony Davis had 33 points and 10 rebounds and Lebron James had a triple double for the Lakers.

Jamal Murray had 32 points and 10 assists for Denver.

The Lakers shot 51% from the field, and the Nuggets shot 44% from 3. The Lakers outscored the Nuggets by 16 in the paint, 64-48.

The Lakers are now 41-12 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 38-17.

Predictions: 6-5

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