Zion Takes Over, Does Houston Need A Big? 2/11/20

It’s another day in the NBA, as we have 5 games on the schedule tonight.

Congratulations to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets for winning the Western Conference Player of the Week Award for games played from Feb. 3rd to Feb. 9th. Jokic averaged 27.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists along with 2 blocks per game while leading the Nuggets to a 3-0 record.

Congratulations to Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week Award for game played from February 3-9. Tatum averaged 29.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists along with 1.3 blocks per game while leading the Celtics to a 4-0 record.

LA Clipper vs Philadelphia 76ers

Prediction: LA Clippers

The Clippers travel across the country to take on the 76ers.

The 76ers cruised to a 110-103 win.

Joel Embiid had 26 points and 9 rebounds and Ben Simmons had 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for the 76ers.

Kawhi Leonard had 30 points and 9 assists for LA.

The 76ers shot 46% from the field, and the Clippers shot 45% from 3. The 76ers outscored the Clippers by 20 in the paint, 58-38.

The 76ers are now 34-21 on the year, and the Clippers have fallen to 37-17.

Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards

Prediction: Washington Wizards

The Bulls travel to the nations capitol to take on the Wizards.

The Wizards won a high scoring game, 126-114.

Bradley Beal had 30 points and 7 assists for Washington.

Zach Lavine had 41 points and 9 rebounds for the Bulls.

The Wizards shot 54% from the field, and the Bulls shot 41% from 3. The two teams combined for 37 turnovers.

The Wizards are now 19-33 on the year, and the Bulls have fallen to 19-36.

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction: San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. DeMar DeRozan is out for the Spurs again.

The Spurs held on to win 114-106.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Dejounte Murray had 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Spurs.

Chris Paul had 31 points and 7 assists for Oklahoma City.

The Spurs shot 49% from the field, and the Thunder shot 36% from 3. The Spurs made 25 free throws and the Thunder made 17.

The Spurs are now 23-31 on the year, and the Thunder have fallen to 32-22.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. Zion Williamson is back in action for the Pelicans, and Brandon Ingram is still out.

The Pelicans dominated, winning 138-117.

Zion Williamson had a career high 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for New Orleans.

Damian Lillard had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists and CJ McCollum had 20 points for the Blazers.

The Pelicans shot 53% from the field and 41% from 3. The Pelicans outscored the Blazers by 6 in the paint, 66-60.

The Pelicans are now 23-31 on the year, and the Blazers have fallen to 25-30.

Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets

Prediction: Boston Celtics

The Celtics travel to Houston to take on the Rockets.

The Rockets cruised to a 116-105 victory.

James Harden had 42 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Rockets.

Gordon Hayward had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for Boston.

The Celtics shot 44% from the field and 34% from 3. The Rockets made 17 more free throws than the Celtics, 37-20.

The Rockets are now 34-20 on the year, and the Celtics have fallen to 37-16.

Predictions: 2-3

I hope you have enjoyed another day in the NBA, please leave a comment on how your team is doing, and which player has performed the best season this year.