The Passing of Kobe Bryant; Who Can Stop Dame? 1/26/20
It’s another day of NBA action as we have 8 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s another day of NBA action as we have 8 games on the schedule tonight.
Early today, the sports world received the news that NBA Legend Kobe Bryant had been killed in a helicopter crash. Kobe Bryant and 8 other people, including his daughter Gianna were killed. The shocking news comes just a day after Lebron James passed him on the all time scoring list in Kobe’s hometown of Philadelphia. Kobe Bryant was a 5x NBA Champion and a 18x All Star and was one of the greatest scorers and players of the last generation. He was 41.
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Rockets travel to the Mile High City to take on the Nuggets. James Harden is out for the Rockets.
Jerami Grant had 25 points for the Nuggets.
Russell Westbrook had 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for Houston.
The Nuggets shot 47% from the field and 39% from 3. The Nuggets had 54 points in the paint, and the Rockets had 46.
The Nuggets are now 32-14 on the year, and the Rockets are now 28-17.
Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The Raptors travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Raptors held on to win 110-106.
Pascal Siakam had 35 points and 8 rebounds for Toronto.
DeMar DeRozan had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists and Derrick White had 14 points for the Spurs.
The Spurs shot 42% from the field and 43% from 3. The Raptors forced the Spurs into 16 turnovers.
The Raptors are now 32-14 on the year, and the Spurs are now 20-25.
Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies
The Suns travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies won a close game, 114-109.
Ja Morant had 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Grizzlies.
Devin Booker had 36 points and 5 assists for Phoenix.
The Grizzlies shot 52% from the field and 42% from 3. The Suns outscored the Grizzlies by 10 at the line, 28-18.
The Grizzlies are now 22-24 on the year, and the Suns have fallen to 19-27.
LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Clippers travel to Florida to take on the Magic.
The Clippers cruised to a 112-97 victory.
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists for LA.
Michael Carter Williams had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Magic.
The Clippers shot 47% from the field and 43% from 3. The Magic forced LA into 17 turnovers.
The Clippers are now 33-14 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 21-26.
Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks
The Wizards travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks.
The Hawks dominated, winning 152-133.
Trae Young had 45 points, and 6 rebounds, and 14 assists for the Hawks.
Bradley Beal had 40 points and 6 assists for Washington.
The Hawks are now 12-35 on the year, and the Wizards have fallen to 15-30.
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
The Nets travel to meet their New York foes, the Knicks. Kyrie Irving is out for the Nets.
The Knicks cruised to a 110-97 victory.
Julius Randle had 22 points and 15 rebounds for New York.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 23 points and 5 assists for the Nets.
The Knicks shot 53% from the field and 33% from 3. The Knicks outscored the Nets by 24 in the paint, 62-38.
The Knicks are now 13-34 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 19-26.
Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The Celtics travel to the Big Easy to take on the Pelicans. Jayson Tatum is out for the Celtics.
The Pelicans cruised to a 123-108 win.
Jrue Holiday had 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists and Zion Williamson had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Pelicans.
Kemba Walker had 35 points and 5 rebounds for Boston.
The Pelicans had 48% from the field and 44% from 3. The two teams combined for 34 turnovers.
The Pelicans are now 18-29 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 30-15.
Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Pacers travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Blazers. Malcolm Brogdon is out for the Pacers, and CJ McCollum is back for Portland.
The Blazers cruised to a 139-129 win.
Damian Lillard had 50 points, 6 rebounds, and 13 assists for Portland.
Jeremy Lamb had 28 points for the Pacers.
The Blazers shot 54% from the field and 57% from 3. The Pacers forced the 15 turnovers on the Blazers.
The Blazers are now 20-27 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 30-17.
Predictions: 6-2
I hope you have enjoyed another day of the NBA in January, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player has had the best performance so far.
