NBA Box Score, 15th January 2019: Lakers beat Bulls, Warriors rout Nuggets and more
I have used the word "routed" a lot of times in the article as such was the day. It was another day in the NBA with a lot of blow out matches.
To add to that, the Golden State Warriors have regained the top spot in the Western Conference. They routed the Denver Nuggets tonight and proved that they are still the best team in the NBA.
Let me take you through the NBA results for tonight.
Philadelphia 76ers routed Minnesota Timberwolves
Joel Embiid set the floor on fire and scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. The Wolves were blown out by the 76ers tonight. Also, Towns was reduced to just 13 points on the night.
Score: Wolves 107-149 76ers
Indiana Pacers routed Phoenix Suns
The Suns had nothing much to offer against the high-ranked Indiana Pacers. The Pacers wrecked the Phoenix Suns at home tonight.
Seven Pacers' players had points in double figures which clearly shows the depth and the quality of the line-up.
Score: Suns 97-131 Pacers
Atlanta Hawks stun Oklahoma City Thunder
John Collins, Trae Young and Alex Len had 20+ points for the night as the Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder at home.
Score: OKC 126-142 Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks routed Miami Heat
The Bucks restricted the Heat to 86 points for the night with an impressive display on both the ends of the floor. It was an easy win for the Bucks.
Score: Heat 86-124 Bucks
Golden State Warriors routed Denver Nuggets
The Warriors are a very dangerous team even on the road, and they proved it once again. They crushed the Denver Nuggets and regained the top spot in the West.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson finished with 31, 27 and 31 points respectively.
Score: Warriors 142-111 Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers beat Chicago Bulls
Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls at home tonight. Lonzo Ball led the team in scoring with 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Also, Ingram and Kuzma finished with 16 points apiece.
Score: Bulls 100-107 Lakers