Melo’s Back; Paul George Debut! 11/14/19

It’s another day in the NBA, and we have 6 games on the schedule tonight.

After a long absence from the NBA, the Blazers have decided to sign Carmelo Anthony. Once a great player, Carmelo fell out of the NBA because of his style of play. With the Blazers struggling and searching for answers, this might be the thing they desperately need.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Miami Heat

The red hot Miami Heat are traveling to Cleveland to take on the Cavs.

The Heat controlled this game end to end, winning 108-97.

Kendrick Nunn had 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Heat.

Kevin Love had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.

The Heat shot 54% from the field, and 40% from 3. The Cavs made 17 free throws, and the Heat made 10.

The Heat are now 8-3 on the year, and the Cavs have dropped to 4-7.

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

Playing in their first game without Khris Middleton, the Bulls look to take advantage of the wounded Bucks.

The Bulls were not able to take advantage as they lost 124-115.

Giannis had 38 points and 16 rebounds for the Bucks.

Coby White had 26 points and 5 rebounds for Chicago.

The Bucks shot 48% from the field, and the Bull shot 42% from 3. The Bucks made 13 more free throws than the Bulls, 34-21.

The Bucks are now 8-3 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 4-8.

Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

It’s Kristaps Porzingis’s return to New York as the Mavericks look to even the season series against the Knicks.

The Knicks once again outplayed the Mavs, winning 106-103.

Marcus Morris had 20 points and 5 rebounds for the Knicks.

Luka Doncic recorded another triple double with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for Dallas.

The Knicks shot 45% from the field, and 43% from 3. The Mavericks outscored the Knicks by 14 at the free throw line, 23-9.

The Knicks are now 3-9 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 6-5.

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: LA Clippers

Paul George will be making his Clipper’s debut as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers will not have Kawhi Leonard tonight.

The Pelicans managed to pull of the upset, winning 132-127.

Jrue Holiday had 36 points and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Paul George had 33 points and 9 rebounds in his debut.

The Clippers shot 55% from the field, and the Pelicans shot 53% from 3. The two teams combined for 31 turnovers.

The Pelicans have now improved to 3-8 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 7-5.

Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

Two of the most talented young teams face off from Phoenix.

The Suns blew put the Hawks, winning 128-112.

Kelly Oubre Jr. had 30 points and 7 rebounds for the Suns.

Jabari Parker had 24 points and 7 rebounds for Atlanta.

The Suns shot 48% from the field, and 39% from 3. The Hawks had 60 points in the paint to the Suns 50.

The Suns continue their surprising start with a record of 7-4, and the Hawks have dropped to 4-7.

Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

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

The Nuggets won a close battle 101-93.

Paul Millsap and Nikola Jokic both had 18 points for the Nuggets.

Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyrie Irving and Jarrett Allen all had 17 points for the Nets.

The Nuggets shot 43% from the field, and 30% from 3. The Nets made 13 free throws and the Nuggets only made 5.

The Nuggets snap their losing streak and are now 8-3 on the year, and the Nets continue their losing streak as they are now 4-7.

Predictions: 3-3

I hope you enjoyed this edition of the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and which players look like they should be traded.