No Surprises; Results as Expected 10/28/19

NBA action continues with 11 games on the schedule for the night.

Congratulations to Trae Young for winning the Eastern Conference player of the week for games played from October 22nd-October 27th. Karl Anthony Towns won the Western Conference player of week for games played from October 22nd through October 27th.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The Pacers come in looking for their 1st win of the season, while the Pistons look to avoid losing 3 in a row.

The Pistons won this game narrowly, 96-94 over the Indiana Pacers.

Christian Wood had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Pistons.

Domantas Sabonis had 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Indiana Pacers.

The Pistons shot 46% from 3, and 54% from 3. The Pacers did force the Pistons to 20 turnovers.

The Pistons are now 2-2, while the Pacers remain win less at 0-3.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls come into MSG 1-2, while the Knicks are 0-2 and are looking for their first win of the season.

The Knicks pulled off the upset and managed to win 105-98.

Bobby Portis had 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks.

Zach Lavine had 21 points and 5 rebounds for Chicago.

Both teams shot 42% from the field, and the Knicks shot 31% from 3. The Bulls forced the Knicks into 17 turnovers, but still lost.

The Knicks get their first win of the season and now sit at 1-3, while the Bulls fall to 1-3.

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

The defending champs take on their 2019 first round match up against the Orlando Magic.

The Raptors played great all night and were able to pick up the win, 104-95.

Kyle Lowry had 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for Toronto.

Jonathon Isaac had 24 points and 7 rebounds for the Magic.

The Raptors shot 39% from the field, but the Magic shot 31% from 3. The Raptors made 13 more free throws than the Magic, 28-15.

The Raptors start their season well at 3-1, while the Magic fall to 1-2.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

This was one of the better match ups, with player of the week Trae Young taking on Joel Embiid and the 76ers.

This game was pretty close throughout, but the 76ers were able to win 105-103.

Joel Embiid had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists for the 76ers.

Trae Young had 25 points and 9 assists for the Hawks.

The Hawks shot 42% from the field, and 33% from 3. The 76ers shot 80% from the free throw line.

The 76ers remain unbeaten and go to 3-0, while the Hawks lose their first game of the season and drop to 2-1.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are uncharacteristically 0-2, while the Pelicans are 0-3 themselves.

The Warriors scored 25+ points in all 4 quarters and beat the Pelicans 134-123.

Steph Curry had 26 points and 11 assists for GSW, and Draymond Green got his first triple double of the year.

Brandon Ingram had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

The Warriors shot 49% from the field, and 40% from 3. The Warriors also had 37 assists to the Pelicans 36.

The Warriors get their first win of the season and are now 1-2, and the Pelicans are now 0-4.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

The MVP and the Bucks look to avoid losing 2 in a row as they face the 1-1 Cavaliers.

The Bucks scored nearly 30 per quarter and won 129-112.

7 guys scored in double figures, led by Khris Middleton with 21 points and 8 rebounds.

Collin Sexton had 18 points for the Cavaliers.

The Bucks shot 52% from the field, and 45% from 3. The Bucks had 10 more assists than the Cavs, 29-19.

The Bucks are now 2-1, while the Cavs drop to 1-2.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets

Prediction: Houston Rockets

Russell Westbrook faces his former team, and Chris Paul faces his former team.

The Rockets came from behind and won 116-112.

James Harden had 40 points and 7 assists for the Rockets.

Dennis Schroder and SGA both had 22 points for the OKC Thunder.

The Thunder shot 44% from the field, and 37% from 3. The Rockets made 11 more free throws than the Thunder, 28-17.

The Rockets have won 2 in a row and now sit at 2-1, while the Thunder lose again and fall to 1-3.

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers have won 2 in a row and are now 2-1, and the Spurs are undefeated at 2-0.

This game was close because of Damian Lillard’s 4th quarter run and almost game tier to send the game to OT, but the Spurs did win 113-110.

DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and 7 rebounds for the Spurs.

Damian Lillard had 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.

The Spurs shot 48% from the field, and 32% from 3. The Blazers forced the Spurs into 18 turnovers.

The Blazers fall back to 0.500 and are 2-2, while the Spurs remain undefeated at 3-0.

Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns

Prediction: Utah Jazz

Both of these teams are 2-1 as they both look for their 3rd win of the season.

Donovan Mitchell hit the game winning free throw, and the Jazz won 96-95.

Bojan Bogdanovic had 29 points and 5 rebounds for the Jazz. Mike Conley only had 1 point.

Devin Booker had 21 points for the Suns.

The Suns shot 41% from the field, and 38% from 3. The Jazz made double the free throws that the Suns made, 32-16.

The Jazz are now 3-1, while the Suns fall to 2-2.

Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets come into this game 0-2, while the Kings look to pick up their first win of the year.

The Denver Nuggets held onto their lead and won 101-94.

Jamal Murray had 18 points for Denver.

Richuan Holmes had 24 points and 12 rebounds.

The Sacramento Kings shot 40% from the field, and 33% from the field. The Nuggets beat the Kings 19-10 at the foul line.

The Nuggets being their season 3-0, and the Kings are still winless at 0-4.

Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers look to avoid losing 2 straight as they face the Charlotte Hornets.

Kawhi Leonard had 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists for LA.

Terry Rozier had 17 points for the Hornets.

The Clippers shot 48% from the field, and both teams shot 36% from 3. The Clipper beat the Hornets 19-10 at the free throw line.

The Clippers get their 3rd win of the year and they sit at 3-1, and the Hornets fall to 1-3.

Predictions: 8-3

I hope you enjoyed this edition of NBA action, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and which player is playing the best so far.