Malik Monk Buzzer Beater; James Harden In Control! 11/15/19
It’s November 15th in the NBA action continues with 8 games on the schedule.
It’s November 15th in the NBA action continues with 8 games on the schedule.
San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Orlando Magic
The Magic look for their 2nd straight win as they face the struggling Spurs.
The Magic picked up the win 111-109.
Evan Fournier had 26 points for the Magic.
DeMar DeRozan had 21 points and 5 assists for San Antonio.
The Spurs shot 51% from the field, and 50% from 3. The Magic made 27 free throws, and the Spurs only made 6.
The Magic are now 5-7 on the year, and the Spurs have also fallen to 5-7.
Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Pistons look to avoid losing their 4th straight game as they face the Charlotte Hornets.
The Hornets won a close game with Malik Monk hitting the game wining 3 as time expired to give the Hornets a 119-116 win.
Terry Rozier and Malik Monk both had 19 points for the Hornets.
Langston Galloway had 32 points for the Pistons.
The Pistons shot 49% from the field, and 43% from 3. The Hornets had 14 more points in the paint than the Pistons, 58-44.
The Hornets are now 5-7 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 4-9.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers look to continue their great play as they face the OKC Thunder.
The Thunder dueled all night with the 76ers, and they were able to win in OT, 127-119.
Danilo Gallinari had 28 points and 7 rebounds for the Thunder.
Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds for Philadelphia.
OKC shot 54% from the field, and the 76ers shot 44% from 3. The Thunder outscored the 76ers by 20 at the free throw line, 35-15.
The Thunder are now 5-7 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 7-5.
Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets
Prediction: Houston Rockets
Both of these teams are on a hot streaks as they face off from Houston, Texas. The Rockets will be without Clint Capela tonight.
The Rockets won this game 111-102. Malcolm Brogdon only played 9 minutes as he exited the game with back soreness.
James Harden had 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Rockets.
Domantas Sabonis and Doug McDermott both had 18 points for Indiana.
The Pacers shot 45% from the field, and the Rockets shot 30% from 3. The Rockets forced 16 turnovers on the Pacers.
The Rockets are now 9-3 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 7-5.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prediction: Utah Jazz
Mike Conley travels to Memphis to face his new team, and his successor, Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies were having no homecoming vibes as they won 107-106.
Ja Morant had 25 points and 8 assists for the Grizzlies.
Donovan Mitchell had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Jazz.
The Grizzlies shot 45% from the field, and 29% from 3. The Jazz outscored the Grizzlies by 16 at the free throw line, 27-11.
The Grizzlies are now 5-7 on the year, and the Jazz have fallen to 8-4.
Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves
The red hot Timberwolves take on the struggling Wizards. The T-Wolves will be without red hot Andrew Wiggins tonight.
The Wizards shocked the T-Wolves as they won 137-116.
Bradley Beal had 44 points and 10 assists for Washington.
KAT had 36 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
The Wizards shot 54% from the field, and 36% from 3. The also outscored the Timberwolves by 14 in the paint, 76-62.
The Wizards are now 3-7 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 7-5.
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The best team in basketball travels to San Francisco to take on the Warriors.
The Celtics won a pretty close game 105-100.
Jayson Tatum had 24 points and 8 rebounds for the Celtics.
Alec Burks had 20 points for Golden State.
The Warriors shot 42% from the field, and the Celtics shot 39% from 3. The two teams combined for 34 turnovers.
The Celtics are the 1st team (tied with the Lakers) to 10 wins as they are now 10-1, and the Warriors have fallen to 2-11.
Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers
Prediction: LA Lakers
Two California teams battle it out from Staples Center. Anthony Davis is back in the lineup for the Lakers.
The Lakers won this game 99-97 because of Anthony Davis blocking the final layup attempt by Harrison Barnes.
Lebron James had 29 points and 11 assists for the Lakers.
Buddy Hield had 21 points and 8 rebounds for the Kings.
The Kings shot 44% from the field, and 41% from 3. The Lakers made 20 free throws and the Kings made 9.
The Lakers are now 10-2 on the year, making them the 1st (tied with the Celtics), team to get 10 wins. The Kings are 4-7.
Predictions: 4-4
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