Steph Makes His Return; Clippers Cruise Over Houston! 3/5/20
It’s a short day in the NBA as we only have 4 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s a short day in the NBA as we only have 4 games on the schedule tonight.
Stephen Curry is making his long awaited return for the Warriors tonight against the Raptors.
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets.
The Nuggets won a close game, 114-112. Jamal Murray hit a jumper with 5.1 seconds to seal the game for the Nuggets.
Jamal Murray had 18 points and 6 assists for the Nuggets.
Devonte Graham had 24 points and 7 assists for Charlotte.
Tne Nuggets shot 53% from the field, and the Hornets shot 39% from 3. The Nuggets outscored the Hornets by 8 in the paint, 54-46.
The Nuggets are now 42-20 on the year, and the Hornets have fallen to 21-41.
LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Clippers travel to Houston to take on the Rockets.
The Clippers dominated, winning 120-105.
Kawhi Leonard had 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for LA.
Russell Westbrook had 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Rockets.
The Clippers shot 46% from the field and 33% from 3. The Rockets forced the Clippers into 14 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 43-19 on the year, and the Rockets have fallen to 39-22.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings. Ben Simmons and Joel Embidd are out for the 76ers.
The 76ers cruised to a 125-108 victory.
Tobias Harris had 28 points and 14 rebounds for the 76ers.
De’Aaron Fox had 23 points and 7 assists for Sacramento.
The Kings shot 53% from the field, and the 76ers shot 46% from 3. The 76ers forced the Kings into 17 turnovers.
The 76ers are now 38-25 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 27-35.
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Golden State Warriors
The Raptors have a rematch with the Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry makes hit long awaited return after missing 58 games this year with a broken hand. Fred VanVleet is out for the Raptors.
The Raptors won a close game, 121-113.
Norman Powell had 37 points for Toronto.
Damion Lee had 23 points and 5 rebounds and Stephen Curry had 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Warriors.
The Raptors shot 48% from the field and 32% from 3. The Raptors made 9 more free throws than the Warriors, 28-19.
The Raptors clinched a playoff spot and they are 44-18, and the Warriors have fallen to 14-49.
Predictions: 3-1
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing and which players will make All-Defensive 1st Team this season.
