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(4) Caveliers vs Knicks (5)
Game 1:
Jalen Brunson had 27 points Julius Randle had 19 and 10 and Josh Hart had a double double off the bench with 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Knicks take a 1-0 lead in the series and beat the Cavs 101-97. For Cleveland Donovan Mitchell has now scored 35+in 4 straight playoff openers as he scored 38 in the loss.
Game 2:
(3) 76ers vs Nets (6)
Game 1:
James Harden had a good game for the 76ers as he had 23 points and 13 assist and the 76er cruz to a 121-101 win over the Nets and Mikal bridges who scored 30 points. Joel Embiid posted 26 and Tobias Harris added 21.
Game 2:
(2) Celtics vs Hawks (7)
Game 1:
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 12 rebounds and the Celtics capitalize on a poor shooting night from the Hawks to take game 1 112-99.
Jayson Tatum added 25.
Game 2:
(1) Bucks vs Heat (8)
Game 1:
Game 2:
(4) Suns vs Clippers (5)
Game 1:
Game 2:
(3) Kings vs Warriors (6)
Game 1:
Coming into the playoffs many didn’t think the Kings were serious but the light the beam in game 1.
De’Arron Fox scored 38 points and led his team to a 1-0 lead winning 126-123
Steph Curry had 30 points and Klay Thompson had 21.
Game 2:
(2) Grizzlies vs Lakers (7)
Game 1:
Ja Morant exists late and the lakers take a 1-0 lead with a 128-112 win
LeBron and AD combined for 10 blocks James scored 21 AD with 22 and Rui Hachimura had his best game as a laker with 29 points
Game 2:
(1) Nuggets vs Timberwolves (8)
Game 1:
Nuggets cruz to a 109-80 and take a 1-0 lead
Jamal Murray had 24 points 8 boards 8 assist
Anthony Edwards had 18 points
Game 2:
THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE!
WHO WILL WIN THE 2023 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP?
Play - In West
8 Seed Game
Thunder vs Timberwolves
After serving his one game team suspension Rudy Gobert came back and showed why the team brought him in he had 21 points and 10 rebounds his front court mate Karl Anthony Towns had 28 points and the Timberwolves end the Thunders season with a 120-97 win to secure the 8 seed. Shai Gilgeous Alexander ends his historical season with the Thunder with 22 points and 7 rebounds.
Play-In East
8 Seed Game
Heat vs Bulls
Zach LaVine would score just 15 points and DeMar DeRozan scored 24 but Miamis defense was too much for the Bulls as the Heat come out on top 102-91. Jimmy Butler scored 31 long with his partner in crime Max Strus who also scored 31 led the way for the Miami heat to secure the 8 seed and get the matchup with the Bucks in the first round.
Play-In East
9 - 10 Game
Raptors vs Bulls
The Chicago Bulls had a 6th man like no other DeMar DeRozan’s 9 year old daughter Diar, she would scream at the Raptors players when they would go to shoot free throws causing the Raptors to shoot 50% from the stripe Zach LaVine scored 39 points and DeMar had 23. The Bulls beat the Raptors 109-105 and for Toronto Pascal Siakam scored 32 and Fred VanVleet scored 26 as the Raptors season comes to an end.
Play-In East
7 - 8 Game
Hawks vs Heat
Trae Young posted 25 and Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds as the Hawks grind out this game and lock up the 7 seed winning 116-105 over the Heart Dejounte Murray added 18 points as well. Kyle Lowry kept Miami n this one scoring 33 points off the bench Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler both scored over 20 and the Heat will have their season on the line against the winner of the Bulls and Raptors.
Play - In West
9 - 10 Game
Pelicans vs Thunder
Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Josh Giddey are not ready to stop the train the Thunder are on yet. both posting 30 plus SHA with 32 and Giddey with 31 while Lu Dort added 27 points as well and the Thunder end the Pelicans season with a 123-118 win. The Pelicans led by Brandon wiIngram with 30 points struggled from the outside in this game and it was their downfall. They look to bounce back next year with a healthy Zion.
Play - In West
7 - 8 Game
Lakers vs Timberwolves
Despite the ups and downs all year for the Los Angeles Lakers they still found a way to stay alive and secure this win in the play in the garb the 7 seed. In a hard fought 108-102 Over Time game LeBron James scored 30 points Anthony Davis scored 24 and Dennis Schroder who hit the essential game winning shot had 21 points. Karl Anthony Towns had 24 and Mike Conley had 23 but Anthony Edwards who would score just 9 points shot 3-17 from the floor. The T’Wolves will play the winner of the Pelicans and Thunder for the 8 seed.
End Of Season Podcast
A small segment of my podcast were we discussed the season as it winds down
3-26-23
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
Karl Anthony Towns came through in the clutch again for the Wolves as he hit the go ahead 3 with 11 seconds left ending the game with just 14 points but none bigger than those three Naz Reid led the tea with 23 points as they beat the Warriors 99-96. Steph dropped 20 points and Jordan Poole had 27 off the bench.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers
The Portend Trail Blazers are depleted at this points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 Jalen Williams had 23 and Isaiah Joe scored 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Blazers 118-112. For Portland, Nassir Little had 28 and Shaedon Sharpe had 29 points
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors
The Raptors led this game from the opening tip, OG Anunoby scored 29 points Fred VanVleet scored 28 Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Jakob Poeltl had 12 points and 12 boards as the Raptors beat the Wizards 114-104. For Washington Kritaps Porzingis scored 26 pints.
Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic
8 players for the magic scored double figures led by Cole Anthony with 21 points off the Bench and 19 points 10 rebounds and 6 assist from Franz Wager as they overcome a 44 point performance by Mikal Bridges and 18 off the bench for Cam Thomas and beat the Nets 119-106.
Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Caveliers
Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds also blocked 3 shots led the Cavs as well as Donovan Mitchell who had 22 to a 108-91 win over the Rockets. For Houston Jalen Green had 30 points in the loss.
San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics
The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum and they didn’t need him as Jaylen Brown scored 41 points grabbed 13 rebounds and the Celtics dominate the Spurs 137-93 Malcom Brogden also scored 20 points off the bench. For the Spurs their leading scorer was Zach Collins with 21 points and 7 rebounds.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks
Memphis had won 6 games in a road and Ja Morant scored 27 points and Desmond Bane added 23 points as the Grizzlies beat the Hawks 123-119, Jaren Jackson Jr had a clutch block late in the game (his 5th of the game) along with his 15 points 8 rebounds and 3 steals as well. Trae Young led the Hawks with 28 points and 10 assist, and Clint Capela had 18 points and 16 rebounds.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James returning from injury and scoring 19 points off the bench was not enough for the Lakers as Zach LaVine scores 32 and DeMar DeRozan added 17 for the Bulls, as Patrick Beverley gets his revenge and beats the Lakers 118-108
Dallas Mavericks vs Charolette Hornets
The Dallas Mavericks playoffs hopes seems to be slipping away as the Hornets overcome a 40 point outing from Luka Donicic and beat the Mavericks 110-104 for the second win vs the Mavs in 3 days. Gordon Hayward scored 22 points and PJ Washington had 21 points and 12 rebounds, for the Hornets whore still injury plagued.
3-25-23
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers
The Pelicans made 21 3 points, Trey Murphy made 10-12 threes and scored 32 Brandon Ingram joined him dropping 32 and 13 assist. CJ McCollum scored 21 points had 8 rebounds and 8 assist and Jonas Valanciunas scored 17 points and grabbed 13 boards. Kawhi LEonard struggled from the floor 4-16 shooting just 12 points and the Clipper lose to the Pelicans 131-110.
Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings
Kevin Huerter continues to be a pivotal player for the Kings as he led them in scoring with 27 points Domantas Sabonis had 16 points and 15 rebounds along with 7 assist for his NBA leading 60th double double of the season. Rookie Keegan Murray scored 14 of his 22 in the first quarter and knocked down 6 threes. For the Jazz rookies Walker Kessler with 31 points 111 rebounds and Ochai Agbaji scored 20 points eld the way, but the Jazz fall 121-113.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns
Behind the best game of Bismack Biyombo this season with 17 points 13 rebounds and 5 blocks, along with Devin Booker scoring 29 the Suns were able to end their 3 game losing skid, and beat the 76ers 125-105. Joel Embiid had 25 and 10, but Tyrese Maxey led the team in scoring with 37 points.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets
In a clash of conference giants Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets had 31 points and 11 assist and Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and 9 assist as they overcome Gianni Antetokounmpo’s 31 points (just 7 second half points) Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday both struggled shooting the ball as the Nuggets beat the Bucks 129-106.
Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat
The Nets came out of halftime and went on a 31-6 run, Mikal Bridges scored 27 points Cam Johnson added 23 and Spencer added 15 points 9 assist and 7 rebounds, and the Nets beat the Heat 129-100. For Miami Max Strus scored 23 points in the second half and Tyler Herro scored 23, Jimmy Butler scored 18 and Bam Adebayo had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta had 8 players score double figure led by John Collins with 21 points and the Hawks not only overcame a Trae Young ejection but also overcame a season high for Pacers Jordan Nwora 33, as the Hawks won 143-130. Dejonte Murray dded 20 points and 12 assist in his return from being out with an illness.
3-24-23
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
It was a must win game for Anthony Davis and he had 37 points and 14 rebounds. Dennis Schroder had 21 points and 13 in the fourth, and Lonnie Walker had 20 points. The Lakers hold on and beat the Thunder 116-111 for the Thunder Shai, and Josh Giddey who also had 17 rebounds, both had 27 points but the team as a whole struggled to shoot.
Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
Kevin Huerter was the games lading score with 29 points as the Kings how had 3 players score 20 points Sabonis (27) Harrison Barnes (23 and Kevin Huerter (29) beat the Suns 135-127. For Phoenix Devin Booker and Terrence Ross combined for 62 as Booker had 32 and Ross had 30 off the bench. Chris Paul also had 15 points and 13 assist.
Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers
Zach LaVine scored 333 and Nikola Vuceviv added 23 points and 15 rebounds as they were playing with out Demar Derozan. Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points for Portland as the Bulls beat the Blazers 124-96.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid had a monster performance, but Jordan Poole emerged as one of Golden States most dependable players during his run last year, and he along with Steph Curry came through huge in the 4th quarter. Steph Curry had 29 points and Jordan Poole had 33 had they overcome a 46 point 8 assist 9 rebound game from Joel Embiid as the Warriors beat the 76ers 120-112.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz
The Highlight of the game was the ref known as “Gucci Ref” for looking like Gucci Mane, riding a ATV. Grayson Allen scored a season high 25 to lead the Bucks to a 144-116 win over the Jazz. Gianni added 24 points and 11 assist, while Brook Lopez had 17 points 14 rebounds and 7 blocks. For the Jazz Simone Fontecchio lead them in scoring with 26 points.
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies
Luke Kennard set a franchise record with 10 3 pointers made, off the bench with him Ja Morant scored 18 points and had 8 assist. Desmond Bane scored 25 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18 points as the Memphis Grizzlies rolled the Rockets 151-114. Rookie Tari Eason had 21 points off the bench to lead the team .
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam scored 32 points and Chris Boucher had 19 points and 13 rebounds off the bench, while Fred VanVleet had 18 as the Raptors beat the Pistons 118-97. For the Pistons Jaden Ivey scored 20 points and 8 assist.
San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards
Corey Kispert set a new career high 26 points and made 6 three pointers, Deni Avdija added 21 and 11 rebounds and the Washington wizards pulled out a 136-124 win over the Spurs. Keldon Johnson had 30 points and 10 rebounds and Tre Jones had 12 assist, and Doug McDermott scored 18 off the bench.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum had his 40th 30 point game this season and the Celtics beat the Pacers 120-95, scoring 34 and setting a franchise record for 30 point games Tatum passed Hall Of Famers Larry Bird who had 39 in the 1987-88 season. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and 7 rebounds. Myles Tuner and Tyrese Haliburton both scored 20 points.
Charolette Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks
P. J. Washing Jr. scored 28 points and Gordon Hayward added 25 as the undermanned Hornets built a 21 point lead at one points and hold on to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 117-109 on Friday night. The Hornets who were eliminated last week beat Dallas with only 7 players available to play. Luka Doncic had 34 points 10 rebounds and 8 assist and the whole team struggled shooting the ball.
3-23-23
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers
In the first game since the Paul George injury the Clippers came out in the second half on fire and push past the Thunder 127-105. Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and had 6 rebounds and 6 assist and Russell Westbrook add 24 points and 7 assist. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and Josh Giddey added 18 points.
3-23-23
Charolette Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram for the fist time in his 7 year career recorded a triple double as he had 30 points 11 rebounds and 10 assist to lead the Pelicans to a 115-96 win over the Charolette Hornets. CJ McCollum had 20 points and Jones Valanciunas had 20 points and 19 rebounds. For the Hornets P.J. Washington led the way with 18 points and had Svi Mukailuk 15 off the bench.
3-23-23
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets
Isaac Okoro cashing in a game winner on one of the more bizarre plays of the season, trailing by one Donovan Mitchell missed the second free throw intentionally then miss the put back and the ball was bounced around and ended in the hands of Caris Levert and he found Isaac Okoro open in the corner who hit the game winning shot with 0.7 on the clock, giving the Cavs a 116-114 win. Okoro would only score 11 points but was 3-4 from three, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Evan Mobley had 26 points and 16 rebounds along with 4 blocks. For Brooklyn Mikal Bridges scored 32 points and Spencer Dinwiddie had 25 points and 12 assist.
3-23-23
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero had 21 points 6 rebounds and 4 assist, Cole Anthony had 18 off the bench and the Magic defeat the Knicks 111-106. The trio of Julius Randle (23 points 9 rebounds) Immanuel Quickley (25 points 7 assist 5 rebounds) and Quinton Grimes (25 points 6 assist 5 rebounds) all had solid games, but the rest of the team combined for just 33 points. The Magic continue to be a competitive team behind Banchero.
3-22-23
Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns has been out for about 4 months with a calf injury, and in his return with 3.6 seconds left he went to the line and sunk the game winning free throws when they trailed 123-124. Towns epic return results in the T’Wolves winning 125-124 . In his return Towns scored 22, Jaden McDaniels added 25 and Naz Reid added 26 and 8 off the bench. For the Hawks Trae Young dropped 29 points ad 8 assist, and Onyeka Okongwu added 14 points and 7 rebounds
3-22-23
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Davis had 27 points and 9 rebounds and the Lakers won 122-111, but of course controversy must follow, the Suns were furious with the free throw disparity in favor of the lakers as the lakers shot 26 more free throws than the Suns (46-10). Austin Reaves scored 25 points and D’Angelo Russell scored 26, Reaves and Davis shot more free throws combined than the Suns as Reaves shot 12-12 from the stripe. For the Suns Devin Booker continues to hoop as he drops 33 points and Chris Paul added 18.
3-22-23
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz
Damian Lillard scored 30 points and rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career high 24 points, and Trendon Watford had 21 points 9 rebounds and 5 assist Jusuf Nurkic also had 20 points. The Blazers beat the Jazz 127-115 and for the Jazz Lauri Markkanen scored 40 points and had 12 rebounds in the loss
3-22-23
San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis played just 24 minutes and had 31 points and 14 rebounds as the NBA leading Bucks rolled to a 120-94 victory over the Spurs. Khris Middleton scored 19 points and Bobby Portis scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds ,Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 16 points.
3-22-23
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant doesn’t miss a beat scoring 17 and catching a poster dunk of his own in his first game back from the suspension. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a season high 37and 10 rebounds as the Grizzlies beat the Rockets 130-125 and clinch the Southwest Division Title. For the Rockets Kenyon Martin Jr scored 31 points and Jalen Green scored 32 points.
3-22-23
Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls
The 76ers came out seeking vengeance and that is what they got, starting the game on a 17-0 run and without James Harden and losing Joel Embiid mid game with calf sore-ness route the Bulls 116-91. Before his exit Joel played just 16 minuets and had 12 points 7 rebounds and 7 assist. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 and De’Anthony Melton scored 25 and Tobias Harris had 20 points 9 rebounds and 8 assist. For the Bulls it was an abysmal shooting night, Coby White led the team with 19 points.
3-22-23
Indiana pacers vs Toronto Raptors
Rookie guard Andrew Nembhard returned home for his first NBA game in Canada and scored 25 points and had 10 assist. Myles Turner also added 16 points and 7 rebounds as the Pacers beat the Raptors 118-114. For the Raptors Pascal Siakam scored 31 points had 10 rebounds and 7 assist, Jakob Poeltl had 23 and 8 and Fred VanVleet scored 28 points and had 11 assist in the loss.
3-22-23
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and had 9 assist, Tyler Herro scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Heat are close to escaping the play in. The Heat beat the Knicks 127-120 as Tyler Herro hit 4 threes in the fourth. For the Knicks RJ Barrett had 2 points and Jalen Brunson had 25.
3-22-23
Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Nuggets shake a rough start off and beat the short handed Wizards 118-104. Michael Porter Jr added 21 points and Jamal Murray had 17 points. Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, but were without Bradley Beal due to a left knee soreness.
3-22-23
Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks
Stephen Curry and the Warriors have won back to back road games for the first time all season and Curry scored 20 points and led the Warriors to a 127-125 win over the Mavericks. In a controversial play Golden State was given a free basket out of a time out. Luka Doncic had 30 points, but the Mavs fall below .500 as the try to stay in the play in hunt.
3-21-23
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic
The Wizards struggles continue as the fall to the Magic 122-112 rookie Paolo Banchero had 18 points 9 rebounds and 8 assist, Gary harris scored 22 and Franz Wagner scored 20. Cole Anthony scored 18 points grabbed 7 board and had 5 assist off the bench in the win. For the Wizards Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points Bradley Beal scored just 16 and Deni Avdija scored 15 off the bench.
3-21-23
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks went on a 16-0 run in the second quarter and that allowed them to hold onto a double digit lead throughout the res of the game and beat the Pistons 129-107. For the Pistons Marvin Bagley III had 31 points and 8 rebounds and Killian Hayes had 21 points and 6 assist. Trae Young had 30 points and 12 assist Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points and made 4 three in the win.
3-21-23
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets
Donovan Mitchell put Yuta Watanabe on an absolute poster and dropped 31 points to lead the Cavs to a 115-109 win over the Nets. Evan Mobley added 17 points and 4 rebounds and Darius Garland had 17 points ad 6 assist, Caris Levert scored 18 off the bench. For the Nets Spencer Dinwiddie has improved immensely as a play maker and it is showing Spencer had 18 points and 11 assist, Mikal Bridges had 18 points, and Day’Ron Sharpe had 20 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
3-21-23
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans absolutely throttled the Spurs 119-84. Brandon Ingram scored 32 points and had 7 assist, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 15 rebounds and CJ McCollum had 15 points8 rebounds and 4 assist. For the Spurs Sandero Mamukelashvili led the way with 20 points.
3-21-23
Boston Celtics vs Sacremento Kings
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and Jaylen Brown scored 27, as the Celtics end their long road trip on a high note defeating the Kings 132-109. For the Kings they had a rough shooting night and the leading scorer for the team was De‘Arron Fox with 18 points in the loss.
3-21-23
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers
In the third quarter Paul George threw down a ridiculous 360 dunk, then in the fourth quarter Paul George and the Clippers championship aspirations went down after George went down with a gruesome knee injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander socred 31 points and Jalen Williams scored 20 points as the Thunder out last the Clippers 101-100. Kawhi Leonard who dropped 21 points, was defended by Lu Dort but was unable to get a shot off at the buzzer.
3-20-23
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated the matchup with Dwight Powell and scored 28 including the game sealing layup with 17 seconds left as the Ja Morant less Grizzlies defeat a Luka Doncic less Dallas Mavericks 112-108 Santi Aldama added 22 and 14 and Desmond Bane had 17. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 28 points but went 0-8 in the fourth quarter.
3-20-23
Indiana Pacers vs Charolette Hornets
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, Terry Rozier added 23 points and Gordon Hayward had 22 for the Hornets who erased a 21 point first half deficit and beat the Pacers 115-109. For the Pacers Myles Turner and Buddy Hield both scored 20 points as the Pacers are now 2.5 games behind the Bulls for the 10th seed.
3-20-23
Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers
Zach LaVine scored 26 Demar Derozan had 25 as the Bulls beat Joel Embiid and the 76ers 109-105 in double overtime. Vucevic had 21 and 12 but Embiid had 37 points 16 rebounds and 3 blocks, but fouled out with just under 4 minutes left in the second overtime. De’Anthony Melton scored 19 off the bench and Tyrese Maxey had 22 points. James Harden scored 5 points on 2-14 shooting, went scoreless all of the second half of the game and had 5 turnovers in his worst performance since becoming a 76er.
3-20-23
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks
Julius Randle had one of the greatest nights inside of Madison Square Garden as he scored 57 points in on the the best nights in Knicks history. Both teams were scoring at historical paces and Taurean Prince scored a season high 35 and went 8-8 from three while Mike Conley added 24 points and 11 assist. The Timberwolves shot 61.4% in the game and the Knicks shot 50%.
3-20-23
Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets
Steph Curry scored 30 and Klay Thompson scored 29 as the Warriors snap their 11 game road losing streak and beat the Rockets 121-108. The game was actually close until the Warriors started the fourth quarter on a 12-2 run and pulled away from there. For Houston rookie Tari Eason scored 21 points and had 12 rebounds, and Jalen green scored 20 points.
3-20-23
Sacremento Kings vs Utah Jazz
Jazz rookie Ochai Agbaji scored a career high 27 points including 6 three points to lead the Jazz to a 128-120 win over the Kings. Kelly Olynyk scored 19 points 10 rebounds and had 8 assist. Eight player scored in double figures for the Jazz who shot 52% in the game. De’Arron Fox scored 37 points and had 7 assist and Keegan Murray added 22 as Fox and Murray combined for 12 three pointers.
3-19-23
Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets
Michael Porter Jr. put Nikola Jokic on a poster on a put back dunk and droped 28 points and 9 rebounds. Jokic had 22 points 17 rebounds and 10 assist and Jamal Murray had 25 as the Nuggets beat the Nets 108-102. Mikal Bridges had 23 points and Nic Claxton had 19 points 8 rebounds and Spencer Dinwiddie had 11 assist.
3-19-23
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City was showing appreciation to their young superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they chanted M.V.P. at him as he sunk two crucial free throws in the Thunder’s 124-120 win over the Suns Shai scored 40 points and is pushing his team for a play in spot. Chris Paul’s shooting struggles continue as he scot 5-15 but had 14 points and 13 assist, Devin Booker however is not struggling putting the ball in the hoop as he drops 46 points.
3-19-23
Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs
The tanking Spurs faced a 24 point deficit in the second half against the Atlanta hawks, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell had 29 each and the Spurs rallied to beat the Hawks 126-118, the largest second half comeback victory for the Spurs under all time great Gregg Popovich and tied the second largest comeback of this 27 seasons as head coach. Dejounte Murray played in his first game back in San Antonio and had 22 points 8 assist and 6 rebounds since being trade to Atlanta in the offseason.
3-19-23
Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons
Tyler Herro was the hero down the stretch for the Heat as he scored 10 of his 19 points i the final three minutes of the game as the Heat use a late push to beat the Pistons 112-100. Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 10 assist and Bam Adebayo adds 22 and 10 rebounds, Miami has now won three of their last four games. James Wiseman led the Pistons with 22 and 13 and Killian Hayes put up 13 points and 11 assist.
3-19-23
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum each scored 26 points and the Pelicans beat the Rockets 117-107. Jonas Valanciunas had 23 and 11 rebounds, as the Pelicans outscored Houston 52-34 in the paint. Jalen Green scored 40 for the fourth time this season and Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 as Houston has their three game win streak snapped.
3-19-23
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points 13 rebounds and 10 assist, Brook Lopez erupted for a 17 point fourth quarter scoring 26 in the game and Khris Middleton added 20, and Sixth Man Of The Year candidate Bobby Portis had 14 points and 9 rebounds. The Bucks rallied late to beat the Raptors 118-111 and improve to NBA best 51-20 and Antetokounmpo recorded his 33rd career triple double. For the Raptors Fred VanVleet scored 223 and had 11 assist and O.G. Anunoby had 22 points.
3-19-23
Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers have now lost 6 straight games as they lost to the Clippers 117-102. Paul George scored 29 and Kahwi Leonard had 24, as the Clippers fight with the Phoenix Suns for home court advantage in the playoffs, the Clippers have now won 5 of their last 6 games. Jusuf Nurkic led the Blazers with 23 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard scored 21 points and had 9 assist.
3-19-23
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Reaves is slowly becoming a Laker hero this season, he has had many great moments for the Lakers but none better than this 35 point performance he had in the Lakers 111-105 win over the Magic. DeAngelo Russell also added 18 in the win. For the Magic Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner both scored 21 and Cole Anthony scored 17 points off the bench the Magic who just beat the Clippers end their LA road trip 1-1.
3-18-23
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors
The Raptors have hit their best stride during the season extending their win streak to 7 with a 122-107 win over the Timberwolves. Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 10 rebounds and Fred VanVleet scored 28 points and had 7 assist to lead the team.For Minnesota Naz Reid scored 22 off the bench, but the absnece of Anthony Edwards was too much for them to overcome.
3-18-23
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson returned from injury and the Knicks needed his return he had 24 points in his return and led the Knicks to a 116-110 win over the best in the west in the Nuggets. 16 first quarter points and a big second half that saw the Knicks trailing by 13, Brunson made a plethora of key plays down the stretch to help secure the Knicks a win. Nikola Jokic had 24 10 and 8 and Jamal Murray put up 25 and 6 as the Nuggets fall the the Knicks.
3-18-23
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers
Markelle Fultz who scored 28 points scored 12 in the fourth quarter, Wendell carter Jr. had a good game with 27 points and 12 rebounds and the Magic beat the Clippers 113-108. Franz Wagner also had 20 points and Cole Anthony scored 18 off the bench. For LA who played with out Kawhi Leonard was led by Paul George with 30 and the team suffered from a poor shooting night in the loss.
3-18-23
Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia continues to be dominant even with James Harden sidelined they still put up 141 points behind 31 a piece from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey and 24 from Tobias harris. The 76ers won the game 141-121 over the Pacers and the 76ers had 6 players score double digits. For the Pacers Myles turner scored 20, Andrew Nembhard scored 22 and Aaron Nesmith scored 25 to lead the team.
3-18-23
Sacremento Kings vs Washington Wizards
LIGHT THE BEAM!!! Domantas Sabonis had 30 points 9 rebounds and 9 assist and Terrence Davis provided a early spark off the bench adding 21 points as the Kings win thier 7th game on the road in a row as they beat the Wizards 132-118. Kyle Kuzma had 32 and Bradley Beal had 20 but it wasn’t enough as the Wizards continue to struggle to find consistency.
3-18-23
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls
The Bulls used a great shooting night goin 45 for 80 from the feild and 17 from 34 from three. Demar Derozan scored 24 Coby White scored 18 and 4 threes, and Zach LaVine scored 18 and Patrick Beverley added 17 a balanced and complete team win for the Bulls 113-99 to complete the season sweep of the Heat. Miami almost erased a 27 point lead, but Chicago pulled back ahead Jimmy Butler had 24 and Bam Adebayo had 23.
3-18-23
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
We need a 7 game series of these teams again, Klay Thompson acts like no one knows he is a 4 time champ and the Grizzlies toppled the Warriors 133-119. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points and 4 blocks, Desmond Bane scored 26 and the NBAs biggest villain Dillon Brooks scored 18 and made his presence felt as he always does. Johnathan Kuminga scored 24 and Jordan Poole scored 21 off the bench to lead the Warriors.
3-18-23
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
Lauri Markkanen scored 28 and Walker Kessler had a game saving block to lift the Jazz to a 118-117 win over the Celtics. Grant Williams who had 23 and a career high 7 three points was blocked going for the game winning layup by Kessler. The play was designed for Tatum who only had 15 but Williams who had 12 in the quarter took it to the hoop.
3-17-23
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angelas Lakers
Maxi Kleber who scored 10 points, drilled the game winning three at the buzzer off a Kyrie Irving cross court pass, who dropped 38 points and 6 assist. With Luka out with a thigh contusion Kleber played the role of Luka and the German big man from Wurzberg hit a game winner. Anthony Davis dropped 26 points and 10 rebounds but left Kleber wide open at the buzzer.
3-17-23
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charolette Hornets
The most dominant team of the night was the 76ers in a near 40 point win against the Hornets as they win 121-82 and Joel Embiid had 38 points and 13 rebounds and only played 29 minutes, and in very short time led his team to what is now a 7 game win streak.
3-17-23
Golden State Warriors vs Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young had 25 points and 11 assist along with the game sealing steal and layup to secure a 127-119 win over the Warriors. John Collins add 22 points and Onyeka Okongwu added a season high 19 points and 7 rebounds. Steph Curry would drop 31 but a rough shooting night and bad perimeter defense cost the Warriors from being themselves.
3-17-23
Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland dominated this game early on having a lead as big as 21 and never even let the Wizards within 7 points. The trio for the Cavs in Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley all had great games. Donovan posted 20 points and 6 rebounds, Garland had 24 points and 9 assist, and Mobley had 20 points 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Cavs took a easy 117-94 win over the Wizards.
3-17-23
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls
Demar Derozan and Zach LaVine made Bulls history, joining Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen as the only bulls duo score over 39 in the same game. Jordan scored 44 and Pippen scored 40 against the Pacers in 1996, and Derozan scored his season high 49 and LaVine added 39, Nikola Vucevic added 21 and 11. Anthony Edwards left the game early and the timberwolves suffer thier fourth loss in five games losing 139-131 in double overtime.
3-17-23
New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
The story in Houston will be the rookie Jabari Smith Jr. who hit the game winning three in the final seconds of their 114-112 win over the Pelicans. Smith Jr. ended the game with 11 points and 8 rebounds, but was 1-1 from three. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 and Kevin Porter Jr. added 20 points and 6 assist. For the Pelicans Brandon Ingram had 31 and Joan Valanciunas had 22 points and 17 rebounds.
3-17-23
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs
The Grizzlies were down and out down by 29 points in the third quarter it seems like the game was all but over. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 28 and Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane added 21 and 20 respectively as the Grizzlies completed the biggest comeback in franchise history and the largest comeback of this season. Zach Collins scored 24 Devin Vassell scored 25 and Keldon Johnson scored 21 but a poor shooting second half and overtime made it easy for the Grizzlies to come back and win the game 126-120 in OT.
3-17-23
Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds as the Celtics survive a late rally by the Blazers and come out winners 126-112. Jaylen Brown added 27 points as well. Another masterpiece by Damian Lillard goes to waste as his time in Portland may be coming to an end he scored 41 points and the next leading scorer was Anfernee SImons with 17.
3-16-23
Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns
The Suns were on upset alert against the hungry Magic, the Suns who came in on a three game losing streak barley squeezed past the Magic 116-113. The rookie of the year to be Paolo Banchero scored 16 had 9 rebounds and 3 assist, and Markelle Fultz scored 25 points had 7 rebounds and 9 assist as well. For the Suns Devin Booker scoring 19 and Cameron Payne scoring 18 off the bench was just enough to get the win.
3-16-23
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
The Pacers railed late in this game led by 24 by Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith cashing in 6 three pointers and 22 in the game. Myles Turner posterized Giannis and the Pacers outlasted the Bucks 139-123 in one of the bigger upsets of the season as Indiana was without Tyrese Haliburton. Giannis had 29 9 and 5 but it wasn’t enough as the Bucks are now 50-20.
3-16-23
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors
Usually a young team is not going to be a competitive team in the NBA that is not the case with the Thunder they are really gearing up for a scary future Shai with 29, but the Thunder would fail to find consistent scoring from any one else as they fall 128-111 to the Raptors. For Toronto it was a complete team effort with all starting scoring over 15 lead by Pascal Siakam with 25 and Gary Trent Jr scored 23 off the bench.
3-16-23
Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets
LIGHT THE BEAM!!! Make this another win for the scorching Kings Domantas Sabonis had a absolutely monster game scoring 24 points and bringing down 21 rebounds DeAaron Fox scored 18 as well as the Kings top the Nets 101-96. Mikal Bridges continues to look impressive as he scored 23.
3-16-23
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
As the season continues so does the dominance of Nikola Jokic a neat triple double with 30 points 10 rebound and 9 assist for the back to back MVP, only missing 4 shots led the Nuggets to a 119-100 win over the Pistons. Nuggets coach Mike Malone says he “This can be the start of something special” and it certainly can be something is brewing in Denver. For Detroit Rodney McGruder led them in scoring with 20 points shooting 6-10 from three.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat
In a up and down season for the Heat who are just trying to stay afloat they got a breath of fresh air agianst the Grizzlies tonight as they breeze past them 138-119. The Grizzlies who remain without Ja were led by Jaren Jackson with 24 and for Miami the big 3 of Jimmy Butler (23) Bam Adebayo (26) and Tyler Hero (24) all posted over 20.
3-15-23
Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Caveliers
The 76ers looked as if they were about to lose all momentum in the game once Joel Embiid was called for his 6th foul but a succesful challenge reversed the call and Joel would remain in the game and lead the sixers to a 118-109 win over the Cavs. Joel would post 36 points and 17 rebounds and continues to be in the MVP conversation.
3-15-23
Sacremento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
LIGHT THE BEAM!!! The Kings continue their incredible season behind Dearron Fox as he hit a game winning three with 0.7 seconds on the clock in a 117-114 win over the Bulls for the now 41 win Kings, Fox had 32 points and Domantas Sabonis had a triple double posting 14 points 17 rebounds and 10 assist. Demar Derozan had 33 in the loss.
3-15-23
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
The Rockets came into this game tied with the Detriot Pistons for the worst record in the NBA and had a lead as big as 18 points in a 114-110 win over the Lakers. The Lakers miss a chance at gaining ground on their hunt for a play in tournament spot and a loss to the low Rockets does not help.
3-15-23
Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks tried very hard to let the game slip away as Maxi Kleber threw an inbounds pass out of bounds and then Keldon Johnson throw down a lob with just under 2 seconds left to send the game to overtime. The Mavericks playing without their two superstars went on a 13-0 run to begin the overtime period and rode that momentum to a 137-128 OT victory behind Christian Wood’s 27 points and 13 rebounds.
3-15-23
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
Stpehen Curry is the greatest shooter ever and it seems like a dying statement at this point but we have to be greatful to be able to witness his greatness and his eruption tonight was wasted. Curry dropped 50 points on 20-28 shooting and only making 2 free throws. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George spoil the party however, Kawhi with 30 and George with 24 and the Clippers hold on to win 134-126.
3-15-23
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
It was a back and forth intense defensive battle between the Timberwoves and the Celtics with Jaylen Brown going fot 35 and Jayson Tatum added 22 as they outlast the wolves and Anthony Edwards 28 point and 10 rebound effort 104-102.
3-15-23
Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns
The Bucks continue their dominant season being the first team to reach 50 wins on the season. Improving to 50-19 the Bucks now lead the Celtics by 3 games for the 1 seed in the East, while the Bucks still remain with out GIannis Antetokounmpo. Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez prevailed the team to a win in a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals, 104-101 Holiday posted 33 while Lopez added 22. For the Suns Devin Booker who had scored 35 in the previous 4 games cooled down and scored 24, as the team will be tested with Kevin Durant sidelined for a few weeks.
3-14-23
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
Damian Lillard continues to try and carry this Trial Blazers team to the playoffs and he is truly playing like a top 7 - 10 player in the NBA this year his 38 points were not enough as Emanuel Quickley posted 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Knicks won 123-107 thanks to a big third quarter outscoring the Blazers 42-26.
3-14-23
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets
Denvers struggles continue as they lost their fourth straight at the hands of the Raptors. Fred VanVleet scored 36 and OG Anunoby had 24 and the Raptors set a franchise record with 49 first quarter points as they defeated Denver 125-110, Nikola Jokic score 28 points had 7 assist and 8 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 in the loss.
3-14-23
Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mikal Bridges continues to look like a Star for the Nets as he posted yet another 30 point game scoring 34 points but it just wasn’t enough as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 in the Thunders 121-107 win against the Nets. The Thunder are slowly creeping in the the play-in discussion and have won 6 of their last 7 games.
3-14-23
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Lakers scored 75 points in the first half and never looked back as Anthony Davis dominated his former team. Anthony Davis scored 35 points and grabbed 17 rebounds and Malik Beasley hit 7 three pointers, Austin Reaves also had 14, The lakers lead 75-40 at the half. The Lakers would go on to win 123-108 as 3 Pelicans (Brandon Ingram (22) Herb Jones (20) and Trey Murphy III (20)) go over 20.
3-14-23
San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic
The San Antonio Spurs quietly had one of the best games in the franchises history tonight. Hitting a franchise record 22 three pointers and dishing out a season high 39 assist in a 132-114 win against the Orlando Magic. Jeremey Sochan led the Spurs with 29 points and 11 rebounds and Doug McDermott came off the bench and went 5-8 from the 3 point line. The soon to be Rookie Of The Year Paolo Banchero had 27 points to lead the team.
3-14-23
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