Mavericks Blow 30 Point Lead; Lakers Struggle Without LBJ! 12/22/19

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

Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks travel north of the border to take on the Raptors. Pascal Siakam is out for the Raptors.

The Mavericks were dominating, until the Raptors outscored them 47-21 in the 4th quarter, and they rallied back to win 110-107.

Kyle Lowry had 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Raptors.

Jalen Brunson had 21 points and 9 assists for Dallas.

Both teams shot 39% from the field, and the Mavericks shot 33% from 3. The Raptors forced the Mavericks into 17 turnovers.

The Raptors are now 21-8 on the year and the Mavericks are 19-10 on the year, and 2-2 without Luka Doncic.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Hornets travel to Boston to take on the Celtics.

The Celtics cruised to a 119-93 win.

Jayson Tatum had 39 points and 12 rebounds for Boston.

Devonte Graham had 23 points and 10 assists for the Hornets.

The Celtics shot 52% from the field and 44% from 3. The Hornets had just 3 turnovers on the day.

The Celtics are now 20-7 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 13-20.

LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: LA Clippers

Paul George makes his return back to Oklahoma City. Kawhi Leonard and Patrick Beverley are out for the Clippers.

The Thunder outscored LA by 9 in the 4th, winning 118-112.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and 5 assists for the Thunder.

Lou Williams had 22 points and 7 assists for Los Angeles.

Both teams shot 47% from the field, and the Clippers shot 41% from 3. The Thunder outscored LA by 20 in the paint, 60-40.

The Thunder are now 15-14 on the year, and the Clippers are 22-10 on the year.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The Pacers come to visit Giannis and company from Milwaukee.

The Bucks outscored Indiana by 24 in the 2nd half, winning 117-89.

Wesley Matthews had 19 points, and the Greak Freak had 18 points, 19 rebounds, and 9 assists for Milwaukee.

Domantas Sabonis had 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Pacers.

The Bucks shot 42% from the field and 34% from 3. The Pacers hit just 3 free throws, and the Bucks had 14.

The Bucks continue their great play at 27-4, and the Pacers have fallen to 20-10 on the year.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets travel to Staples Center to face the Lakers, but LA will be without Lebron James tonight who has a muscle strain.

The Lakers struggled on offense, and they lost 128-104.

Paul Millsap had 21 points points for the Nuggets.

Anthony Davis had 32 points and 11 rebounds for LA.

The Nuggets shot 49% from the field, and the Lakers shot 35% from 3. The Nuggets made 11 more free throws than the Lakers, 27-16.

The Nuggets are now 20-8 on the year, and the Lakers are 24-6.

Predictions: 3-2

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