Wizards Upset Nuggets; Grizzlies Dominate LA! 1/4/20
It’s another day in the NBA, and we have a full slate of 11 games on the schedule tonight.
It’s another day in the NBA, and we have a full slate of 11 games on the schedule tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers
Prediction: LA Clippers
The Grizzlies travel to Staples Center to take on the Clippers. Paul George is out for Los Angeles.
The Grizzlies obliterated the Clippers, 140-114.
Jae Crowder had 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Grizzlies.
Montrezl Harrell had 28 points and 9 rebounds for LA.
The Grizzlies shot 51% from the field and 46% from 3. The Grizzlies made 7 more free throws than LA, 24-17.
The Grizzlies are now 14-22 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 25-12.
Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
Prediction: Toronto Raptors
The defending champs go to Brooklyn to take on the Nets.
The Raptors dominated, winning 121-102.
Fred VanVleet had 29 points and 11 assists for Toronto.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 23 points and 7 assists for the Nets.
The Nets shot 48% from the field, and the Raptors shot 41% from 3. The Raptors forced the Nets into 24 turnovers.
The Raptors are now 24-12 on the year, and the Nets have fallen to 16-18.
Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic
Prediction: Utah Jazz
The red hot Jazz travel to Florida to take on the Magic.
The Jazz cruised to a 109-96 win.
Donovan Mitchell had 32 points and 6 assists for the Jazz.
Terrence Ross had 24 points for Orlando.
Both teams shot 45% from the field, and the Jazz shot 40% from 3. The two teams combined for 18 turnovers.
The Jazz are now 23-12 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 16-20.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder travel north to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Thunder cruised to a 121-106 win.
Dennis Schroder had 22 points for Oklahoma City.
Collin Sexton had 30 points and 5 rebounds for the Cavs.
The Cavs shot 46% from the field and 47% from 3. The Thunder made 7 more free throws than the Cavs, 21-14.
The Thunder are now 20-15 on the year, and the Cavs have fallen to 10-25.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
Prediction: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks.
The Hawks won closely, 116-111.
Trae Young had 41 points and 8 assists for the Hawks.
Domantas Sabonis had 25 points and 11 rebounds for Indiana.
The Hawks shot 51% from the field, and the Pacers shot 37% from 3. The Hawks had 14 more points in the paint than the Pacers, 52-38.
The Hawks are now 8-28 on the year, and the Pacers have fallen to 22-14.
Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
Prediction: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets travel to the nations capitol to take on the Wizards.
The Wizards upset the Nuggets, winning 128-114.
Ish Smith had 32 points and 8 assists for Washington.
Jamal Murray had 39 points for the Nuggets.
The Wizards shot 55% from the field and 38% from 3. The Wizards outscored the Nuggets by 20 in the paint, 72-52.
The Wizards are now 11-24 on the year, and the Nuggets have fallen to 24-11.
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Boston Celtics
The Celtics travel to the Windy City to take on the Bulls.
The Celtics cruised to a 111-104 win.
Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 7 rebounds for the Celtics.
Zach Lavine had 35 points for Chicago.
The Celtics shot 52% from the field and 42% from 3. The Celtics outscored the Bulls by 22 in the paint, 60-38.
The Celtics are now 25-8 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 13-23.
San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
The Spurs travel north to take on the MVP and the Bucks.
The Bucks won a high scoring game, 127-118.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 8 rebounds for Milwaukee.
DeMar DeRozan had 26 points and 5 rebounds for the Spurs.
The Bucks shot 49% from the field and 38% from 3. The Spurs made 31 free throws, and the Bucks made 24.
The Bucks are now 32-5 on the year, and the Spurs have fallen to 14-20.
Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks
Prediction: Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks.
The Hornets won a very close game, 120-120 in OT.
Terry Rozier had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Hornets.
Luka Doncic had 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for Dallas.
The Hornets shot 49% from the field and 44% from 3. The Hornets outscored the Mavs by 17 at the line, 28-11.
The Hornets are now 15-23 on the year, and the Mavericks have fallen to 22-13.
Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
The Pistons travel to the Bay Area to take on the Warriors.
The Pistons won a narrow game, 111-104.
Derrick Rose had 22 points for Detroit.
Alec Burks had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Warriors.
The Pistons shot 52% from the field, and the Warriors shot 52% from 3. The Warriors outscored the Pistons by 13 at the line, 27-14.
The Pistons are now 13-23 on the year, and the Warriors have fallen to 9-28.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
The Pelicans travel to face the Kings.
The Pelicans won a narrow game, 117-115.
Lonzo Ball had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Pelicans.
Harrison Barnes had 30 points for Sacramento.
The Kings shot 45% from the field and 57% from 3. The Pelicans forced the Kings into 20 turnovers.
The Pelicans are now 12-24 on the year, and the Kings have fallen to 13-23.
Predictions: 7-4
I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which team has been doing the bets so far.