Nets Stun Lakers At Home; Celtics Clinch Playoff Spot! 3/10/20

It’s another day in the NBA as we have 9 games on the schedule tonight.

The Cavs and intern head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have agreed to a multi-year deal.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Jaylen Brown is out for the Celtics.

The Celtics won a close game, 114-111. Marcus Smart hit 2 free throws with 7.0 seconds left to seal the game for the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 6 rebounds for Boston.

Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Pacers.

The Pacers shot 50% from the field and 38% from 3. The Pacers outscored the Celtics by 24 in the paint, 64-40.

The Celtics are now 43-21 on the year and they have clinched a playoff spot, and the Pacers have fallen to 39-26.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards

Prediction: Washington Wizards

The Knicks travel to Washington to take on the Wizards.

The Wizards cruised to a 122-115 victory.

Bradley Beal had 40 points and 7 assists for the Wizards.

Bobby Portis had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists and Frank Ntilikina had 20 points and 10 assists for New York.

The Knicks shot 52% from the field, and the Wizards shot 40% from 3. The Wizards made 15 more free throws than the Knicks, 38-23.

The Wizards are now 24-40 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 20-45.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets

Prediction: Houston Rockets

The Timberwolves travel to Texas to take on the Rockets.

The Rockets won a close game, 117-111.

James Harden had 37 points and 7 assists for Houston.

D’Angelo Russell had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

The Rockets shot 51% from the field, and both teams shot 40% from 3. The two teams combined for 34 turnovers.

The Rockets are now 40-24 on the year, and the T-Wolves have fallen to 19-45.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls

Prediction: Chicago Bulls

The Cavaliers travel to the Windy City to take on the Bulls. Zach Lavine is out again for the Bulls.

The Bulls hung on to win 113-108.

Coby White had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Bulls.

Collin Sexton had 26 points and 5 assists for Cleveland.

Both teams shot 50% from the field, and the Bulls shot 35% from 3. The Cavs outscored the Bulls by 10 in the paint, 66-56.

The Bulls are now 22-43 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 19-46.

Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The Mavs travel to San Antonio to meet the Spurs. LaMarcus Aldridge is back for the Spurs.

The Spurs cruised to a 119-109 victory.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points for San Antonio.

Luka Doncic had 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Mavs.

The Spurs shot 52% from the field and 47% from 3. The Spurs forced the Mavericks into 14 turnovers.

The Spurs are now 27-36 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 39-27.

Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: Orlando Magic

The Magic travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Evan Fournier is out for the Magic.

The Magic hung on to win 120-115.

Terrence Ross had 24 points for the Magic.

Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 16 rebounds for Memphis.

The Grizzlies shot 50% from the field, and the Magic shot 42% from 3. The Magic forced the Grizzlies into 20 turnovers.

The Magic are now 30-35 on the year, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 32-33.

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Suns travel to Pacific Northwest to take on the Blazers. Deandre Ayton is out for the Suns.

The Blazers dominated, winning 121-105.

Damian Lillard had 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists for Portland.

Devin Booker had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Suns.

The Blazers shot 51% from the field and 49% from 3. The Suns made 24 free throws and the Blazers made 14.

The Blazers are now 29-37 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 26-39.

LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors. Stephen Curry is out for the Warriors.

The Clippers dominated, winning 131-107.

Kawhi Leonard had 23 points and 5 assists for the Clippers.

Andrew Wiggins had 21 points for Golden State.

The Clippers shot 50% from the field and 46% from 3. The two teams combined for 19 turnovers.

The Clippers are now 44-20 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 15-50.

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Nets travel across the country to take on the Lakers.

The Nets won a close game, 104-102. With 28.8 seconds left, Spencer Dinwiddie hit a jumper to give the Nets the two point lead and the win.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 23 points and 7 assists for Brooklyn.

Lebron James had 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Lakers.

The Lakers shot 46% from the field and 38% from 3. The Nets made 10 more free throws than the Nets, 17-7.

The Nets are now 30-34 on the year, and the Lakers have fallen to 49-14.

Predictions: 7-2

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and which player has under performed the most this season.