Victor Oladipo Returns; Lillard Burns The Rockets! 1/29/20
It’s another day in the NBA, and we have 6 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s another day in the NBA, and we have 6 games on the schedule tonight.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Bulls travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Victor Oladipo plays in his first game since January of 2019.
This game was very close, until OT where the Pacers to win 115-106. At the end of regulation, Victor Oladipo hit the game tying 3 to force OT.
TJ Warren had 25 points and Victor Oladipo had 9 points for the Pacers.
Chandler Hutchison had 21 points for Chicago.
The Bulls shot 53% from the field, and the Pacers shot 26% from 3. The Bulls had 76 points in the paint, and the Pacers had 66.
The Pacers are now 31-17 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 19-31.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks
Prediction: New York Knicks
The Grizzlies travel to the Big Apple to take on the Knicks.
The Grizzlies dominated, and they won 127-106.
Dillon Brooks had 27 points for Memphis.
Marcus Morris had 17 points and 6 rebounds for the Knicks.
The Grizzlies shot 50% from the field and 46% from 3. The Grizzlies outscored the Knicks by 10 in the paint, 58-48.
The Grizzlies are now 24-24 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 13-36.
Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
The Pistons travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets.
The Nets cruised to a 125-115 victory.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 28 points and 6 assists for the Nets.
Reggie Jackson had 23 points and 5 assists for Detroit.
Both teams shot 51% from the field and 39% from 3. The Nets forced the Pistons into 16 turnovers.
The Nets are now 20-26 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 17-32.
Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The Jazz travel to Texas to take on the Spurs.
The Spurs won a high scoring game, 127-120.
DeMar DeRozan had 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for San Antonio.
Donovan Mitchell had 31 points for the Jazz.
The Spurs shot 56% from the field, and the Jazz shot 37% from 3. The Jazz made 32 free throws and the Spurs made 27.
The Spurs are now 21-26 on the year, and the Jazz have fallen to 32-15.
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers
The Rockets travel to Portland to take on the Blazers.
The Blazers cruised to a 125-112 win.
Damian Lillard had 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Blazers, his first ever triple double.
Russell Westbrook had 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for Houston.
The Blazers shot 52% from the field, and both teams shot 36% from 3. The Blazers outscored the Rockets by 8 in the paint, 50-42.
The Blazers are now 21-27 on the year, and the Rockets have fallen to 29-18.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder travel to California to take on the Kings.
The Thunder dominated, winning 120-100.
Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 9 assists for Oklahoma City.
Bogdan Bogdanovic had 23 points and 5 rebounds for the Kings,
The Thunder shot 50% from the field and 44% from 3. The Kings outscored the Thunder by 16 in the paint, 56-40.
Predictions: 4-2
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-NBA 2nd Team this year.