The last week of the year arrived, but during the whole week as we prepared for the fireworks to hit the sky and the new year to begin, there were plenty of match-ups as you can bet that the NBA will not refrain from giving us more than a pair of exciting match days to send the year out with a bang.
The Boston Celtics remain at the top of the chain with the keep the top with the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets chasing close behind.
Right behind them are 4 teams tied and fighting to get past each other, which include the Bucks, the Cavaliers, the Grizzlies, and the Pelicans, who are all looking to get higher.
For their part, the current champions, Golden State Warriors, are picking up the pace, scoring a perfect week and extending their streak to 4 games in a row.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns
When:
Tuesday, December 27th at 08:00 pm ET at the FedExForum
Moneyline odds:
Grizzlies -325
Suns +270
The Suns (20-15) were shorthanded but escaped with the win here, as they managed to get past the Grizzlies (20-13) with surprising ease.
This game started tight and the Suns led by just one point after the first quarter, 23-22, but they pulled away for good in the second quarter following a massive 42-27 score.
Phoenix didn’t step its foot off the gas and won the third quarter by a 32-31 score, and the game was over with 12 minutes left.
The fourth quarter ended with a 28-28 tie, but the Suns didn’t have problems closing the game out.
Eight Phoenix players scored in double digits in this game, but the best player came off the bench since Duane Washington ended with 26 points, eight assists, and four rebounds.
Ja Morant shined for the Grizzlies with 34 points, six assists, and three rebounds, while Desmond Bane posted 14 points and two boards.
No other Memphis player scored in double digits.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-108, at FedExForum on Tuesday.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11 – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards
When:
Tuesday, December 27th at 7:00 pm ET at the Capital One Arena
Moneyline odds:
76ers -205
Wizards +170
This match got out to a competitive start and the Wizards led 32-30 after one quarter.
Washington picked up the pace in the second and outscored the Sixers by nine, to make it an 11-point deficit at halftime.
Philly came out stronger in the third and managed to trim two points off the difference but still trailed by nine, heading into the final quarter.
The visitors kept chipping away through the fourth, but the Wizards stayed a step ahead to close out their second straight win.
This marks the end of an eight-game win streak for the Sixers.
Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 24 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals, in 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 48 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks, in 36 minutes.
The Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 116-111, at Capital One Arena on Tuesday evening.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11 – Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings
When:
Wednesday, December 28th at 10:00 pm ET at the Golden One Center
Moneyline odds:
Nuggets -126
Kings +106
While Denver got out to a 40-24 lead after the first quarter and held the lead for the opening 45 minutes, Sacramento was able to grab a comeback win.
They rode a 33-21 fourth quarter to their comeback victory and only held the lead for a few minutes in this game.
Malik Monk was the hero, knocking down a game-winning free throw with 0.7 seconds remaining.
The Kings had 10 steals to the Nuggets’ six, winning the turnover battle, 16-12.
They also outscored Denver in fastbreak scoring, 21-9.
The Nuggets (22-12) were led by Nikola Jokic, collecting 40 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
The Kings (18-15) had just two starters reach double figures in scoring, with Domantas Sabonis leading the way with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets. 127-126, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11– Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls
When:
Wednesday, December 28th, 8:00 PM ET at the United Center
Moneyline odds:
Bucks -261
Bulls +215
The Bucks got out to a solid start and led, 32-28, after one quarter.
The Bulls bounced back in the second and pushed ahead to a two-point advantage at the break.
The Bucks came out better in the third and reclaimed a three-point edge heading into the final quarter.
Both sides kept up the fight down the stretch and Ayo Dosunmu came up with a clutch dunk in the final seconds to force overtime.
The Bucks scored the first two baskets in extra time, but the Bulls closed on a, 13-3, run to seal the impressive road win.
This marks the fourth straight loss for the Bucks.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 42 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks, in 44 minutes.
On the other side, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 45 points, 22 rebounds, seven assists, and a steal, in 42 minutes.
The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 119-113, at United Center on Wednesday evening.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11 – Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs
When:
Saturday, December 31st, 7:00 PM ET at the AT&T Center
Moneyline odds:
Mavericks -281
Spurs +227
This match started strong and interesting as the Mavs led 32-30 after one quarter and stayed close through the second, as they increased their advantage to four, by halftime.
The visitors picked up momentum in the third and outscored the Spurs, 35-29, to take a 10-point lead into the final frame.
San Antonio picked up their play in the fourth and cut it down to a one-point game in the final seconds, but the Mavs came up clutch at the foul line to seal their sixth straight win.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 51 points, six rebounds, nine assists, four steals, and a block, in 37 minutes.
Meanwhile, Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 30 points and four rebounds, in 36 minutes.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host San Antonio Spurs in a pretty close call, 126-125, at AT&T Center on Saturday evening.
NBA Weekly Roundup 11 – Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
When:
Sunday, January 1st, 08:00 PM ET at the Fiserv Forum
Moneyline odds:
Wizards +158
Bucks -187
The Wizards jumped out to a great start with a 34-17 lead after one quarter and kept the pressure on in the second to take an 18-point cushion into the break.
The Milwaukee Bucks came out better in the third but could not cut into the deficit, as it remained an 18-point game heading into the final frame.
The Wizards regained momentum in the fourth and closed out their fifth straight win with confidence.
Rui Hachimura led the Wizards with 26 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal, in 32 minutes off the bench.
Meanwhile, Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 19 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 30 minutes. Jevon Carter followed up with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block.
The Wizards (17-21) and Bucks (23-13) will clash once again in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
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