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It’s another day of the NBA in January as we have 7 games on the schedule tonight.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets

Prediction: Houston Rockets

The Timberwolves travel to Houston to take on the Rockets.

The Rockets dominated, winning 139-109.

James Harden had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Rockets. Harden reached a new milestone, getting past the 20,000 point mark for his career.

Josh Okogie had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Minnesota.

The Rockets shot 52% from the field and 40% from 3. Both teams had 18 turnovers.

The Rockets are now 26-12 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 15-23.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Pelicans travel to Boston to take on the Celtics.

The Celtics dominated, winning 140-105.

Jayson Tatum had 41 points and 6 rebounds for Boston.

Frank Jackson had 22 points for the Pelicans.

The Celtics shot 55% from the field and 48% from 3. The Celtics forced the Pelicans into 16 turnovers.

The Celtics are now 26-11 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 14-25 on the year.

Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons

Prediction: Detroit Pistons

The Bulls travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons.

The Bulls cruised to a 108-99 victory.

Zach Lavine had 25 points and 6 assists for the Bulls.

Derrick Rose had 20 points and 7 assists for Detroit.

The Bulls shot 51% from the field, and the Pistons shot 32% from 3. The Bulls forced the Pistons into 19 turnovers.

The Bulls have now improved to 14-26 on the year, and the Pistons have fallen to 14-26.

LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: LA Lakers

The Lakers travel to take on the OKC Thunder, without Anthony Davis for the 2nd straight game, and Lebron James it out for LA.

The Lakers cruised to a 125-110 win.

Kyle Kuzma had 36 points and 7 rebounds for LA.

Danilo Gallinari had 24 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 8 rebounds for the Thunder.

The Lakers shot 52% from the field and 47% from 3. The Thunder forced the Lakers into 12 turnovers.

The Lakers are now 32-7 on the year and they have won 8 in a row, and the Thunder have fallen to 22-17.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

The 76ers travel to Texas to take on the Mavericks.

The Mavericks cruised to a 109-91 win.

Luka Doncic had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists and Dwight Powell had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks.

Tobias Harris had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Philadelphia.

The Mavericks shot 51% from the field and 41% from 3. The 76ers had just 4 turnovers, while forcing Dallas into 15 turnovers.

The Mavericks are now 24-15 on the year, and the 76ers have fallen to 25-15 on the year.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Cavs travel to the Mile High City to take on the Nuggets.

The Cavs pulled off the upset, winning 111-103.

Collin Sexton had 25 points for Cleveland.

Jamal Murray had 24 points and 5 rebounds for the Nuggets.

The Cavs shot 49% from the field and 32% from 3. The Nuggets forced the Cavs into 14 turnovers.

The Cavs are now 12-27 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 26-12.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The MVP and the Bucks travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Blazers.

The Bucks cruised to a 122-101 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bucks.

Damian Lillard had 26 points and 5 assists for Portland.

The Bucks shot 46% from the field and 37% from 3. The Bucks outscored the Blazers by 10 in the paint, 46-36.

The Bucks are now 35-6 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 16-24.

Predictions: 4-3

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player looks like they will win the Defensive Player of the Year Award.