Zach Lavine Goes Off; Contenders No More?; Lakers Dominating! 11/23/19

Another day of NBA action and we have 10 games on the schedule tonight.

Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves

Two of the most surprising teams in the Western Conference so far battle from Minnesota.

The Suns won a close game, 100-98.

Devin Booker had 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists for Phoenix.

Karl Anthony Towns had 31 points and 17 rebounds for the Timberwolves.

The T-Wolves shot 42% from the field, and both teams shot 29% from 3. The Suns made 24 free throws, and the Timberwolves made 10.

The Suns are now 8-7 on the year, and the Timberwolves have fallen to 8-8.

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets

Prediction: Chicago Bulls

The Bulls travel south to take on the Hornets.

The Bulls won 116-115 thanks to Zach Lavine hitting the game winning 3 with 0.8 seconds left.

Zach Lavine had a career high 49 points for Chicago, including 13 3’s.

Terry Rozier had 28 points and 5 assists for Charlotte.

The Hornets shot 55% from the field, and the Bulls shot 47% from 3. The Hornets made 15 free throws, and the Bulls made 8.

The Bulls are now 6-11 on the year, and the Hornets have also fallen to 6-11.

Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers

Prediction: Indiana Pacers

The Magic travel north to face the Indiana Pacers. The Magic will be without Nikola Vucevic tonight.

The Pacers managed to hang on and win 111-106.

Domantas Sabonis had 25 points and 9 rebounds for Indiana.

Evan Fournier had 26 points for Orlando.

The Pacers shot 54% from the field, and both teams shot 42% from 3. The Magic forced 19 turnovers on the Pacers.

The Pacers are now 9-6 on the year, and the Magic have fallen to 6-9.

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers

It’s Jimmy Butler’s return to Philadelphia as the Heat face the 76ers, and Josh Richardson returns to face his former team after a two game absence.

The 76ers obliterated the Heat, winning 113-86.

Josh Richardson had 32 points for the 76ers.

Tyler Herro had 20 points for Miami.

The 76ers shot 51% from the field, and 48% from 3. The Heat made 20 free throws, and the 76ers made 15.

The 76ers are now 11-5 on the year, and the Heat have fallen to 11-4.

Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks

Prediction: Atlanta Hawks

The defending champs travel to Georgia to take on the Hawks.

The Raptors won a thriller, winning 119-116 thanks to Rondae Hollis Jefferson hitting the game clinching free throws.

Pascal Siakam had 34 points for Toronto.

Trae Young had a 30 point, 10 rebound, and 10 assists triple double for Atlanta.

The Hawks shot 52% from the field, and 41% from 3. The Raptors made 26 free throws, and the Hawks made 8.

The Raptors are now 11-4 on the year, and the Hawks have lost 6 in a row and they are 4-12.

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

Prediction: New York Knicks

The Spurs drag their dreadful play into MSG as they face the Knicks.

The Spurs finally pick up a win, 111-104.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and 6 rebounds for the Spurs.

Marcus Morris had 20 points and 7 rebounds for New York.

The Spurs shot 53% from the field, and 52% from 3. The Knicks forced the Spurs into 22 turnovers.

The Spurs snap their 8 game losing streak and they are now 6-11, and the Knicks are 4-12.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers take their 3 game losing streak into Cleveland.

The Cavs played a complete game, winning 110-104.

Jordan Clarkson had 28 points off the bench for Cleveland.

Damian Lillard had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists for Portland.

The Blazers shot 45% from the field, and 35% from 3. The Cavs made 26 free throws and the Blazers made 12.

The Cavs are now 5-11 on the year, and the Blazers have lost 4 in a row and they are 5-12.

LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Prediction: LA Lakers

The best team in the West travels to Memphis to take on to the Grizzlies.

Lebron James had 30 points and 6 rebounds for the Lakers.

Ja Morant had 26 points and 6 assists for Memphis.

The Grizzlies shot 48% from the field, and 47% from 3. The Lakers made 20 free throws, and the Grizzlies made 8.

The Lakers are now 14-2 on the year, and the Grizzlies have fallen to 5-10.

Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

It’s a rematch of the 1st round of the Eastern Conference as the Bucks face the Pistons.

The Bucks cruised to a 104-90 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks.

Derrick Rose had 20 points and 6 assists for Detroit.

The Bucks shot 49% from the field, and 35% from 3. The Pistons forced the Bucks into 21 turnovers.

The Bucks remain the best team in the East with a 13-3 record, and the Pistons have fallen to 5-11.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz

Prediction: Utah Jazz

The playoff bound Utah Jazz face the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Jazz won a high scoring game, 128-120.

Donovan Mitchell had 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Jazz.

Brandon Ingram had 33 points and 5 rebounds for New Orleans.

The Jazz shot 51% from the field, and both teams shot 42% from 3. The Jazz made 10 more free throws than the Pelicans, 29-19.

The Jazz are now 11-5 on the year, and the Pelicans have dropped to 6-10

Predictions: 6-4

I hope you have enjoyed this edition of the NBA in November, please leave a comment on how your team is doing so far, and which player is under performing the most so far.