Die-hard NBA fans may have felt a tad bit disappointed when there were only three games available to sate their live betting fix. Some may have even passed over these games as there were no Warriors, Cavaliers, Rockets or Celtics playing that day.
However, fans who did sit through the games found themselves surprised. Players that weren’t usually relied upon were trying to break the betting odds and turn the game in their favour. While it doesn’t work most of the time, nothing thrills a neutral more than a different player making his mark in the game.
Miami Heat 100-93 Chicago Bulls
Miami and Chicago had a high-scoring game despite an astonishing 7-13 opening quarter. Both teams combined 68 points in the final quarter, but Miami built a good-enough lead in the second quarter to keep the Bulls away.
The hosts didn’t have a reliable scorer to lead them, forcing Jerian Grant to score an impressive 24 points. The season will be long and hard for the Windy City if they can’t find an answer to their woes.
Phoenix Suns 108-119 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Wolves were definitely expected to cruise past the Suns, given how stacked the home team is compared to the visitors. However, Suns fans can find delight in the loss after Mike James pulled off an impressive outing.
The rookie notched 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in 30 minutes of action off the bench. The future looks bright and fiery for Phoenix if their young core manages to fulfill their potential.
Brooklyn Nets 98-88 Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies led this game for the entirety of the first half, but Mike Conley’s absence cost them the game in the second half. The team looked uninspired as Marc Gasol and Tyreke Evans tried to fend off a superb performance from the Nets.
DeMarre Carroll was the man of the hour for the Russell-less Nets after ending the night with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and a block. Brooklyn fans will be hopeful that this won’t be the last time Carroll outplays his matchup.
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