Wizards Shock 76ers; Devin Booker Goes Off! 12/5/19

It’s December 5th in the NBA and we have 4 games on the schedule tonight.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers travel to the nations capitol to face the Wizards.

The Wizards shocked the 76ers, winning 119-113.

Rui Hachimura had 27 and 7 rebounds for the Wizards.

Tobias Harris had 33 points and 7 rebounds for Philadelphia.

The 76ers shot 53% from the field and 46% from 3. The Wizards forced 21 turnovers on Philadelphia.

The Wizards are now 7-13 on the year, and the 76ers are now 15-7 on the year.

Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks

Prediction: Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets travel to New York to face the Knicks.

The Nuggets dominated, winning 129-92.

8 players scored in double figures, led by Will Barton who had 17 for Denver.

Mitchell Robinson had 17 points and 7 rebounds for the Knicks.

The Nuggets shot 56% from the field and 54% from 3. The Knicks had 50 points in the paint, and the Nuggets had 42.

The Nuggets are now 14-5 on the year, and the Knicks have fallen to 4-18.

Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors

Prediction: Toronto Raptors

Two of the best teams in the NBA face off north of the border.

The Rockets controlled this game, winning 119-109.

Ben McLemore had 28 points for the Rockets.

Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 9 rebounds for Toronto.

The Raptors shot 43% from the field, and the Rockets shot 40% from 3. The Raptors had 50 points in the paint, and the Rockets had 28.

The Rockets are now 14-7 on the year, and the Raptors have fallen to 15-6.

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: Phoenix Suns

The Suns travel to the Big Easy face the Pelicans.

This game was close, going into OT, but the Suns won 139-132.

Devin Booker had 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists for Phoenix.

JJ Reddick had 26 points for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans shot 51% from the field and 42% from 3. The Suns had 14 more points in the paint than New Orleans, 66-52.

The Suns are now 10-11 on the year, and the Pelicans have fallen to 6-16.

Predictions: 2-2

I hope you have enjoyed this edition of the NBA in December, please comment on how your team is doing so far, and what has been your favorite game this season.