Suns at 76ers 11/19/18 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In the first game of a Monday night doubleheader on NBA TV, the Phoenix Suns will visit the Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns have lost 12 of their first 15 games and own the worst record in the Western Conference. On Saturday, Phoenix led by five points at halftime before losing versus Oklahoma City by a 110-100 final score. The Suns were pounded on the glass by a 62-42 margin and shot 45 percent from the field.

Phoenix F T.J. Warren tallied a team high 23 points on a 10-for-19 shooting effort. Rookie C DeAndre Ayton added 21 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort for the Suns. The Philadelphia 76ers made a huge move by acquiring All Star G/F Jimmy Butler from Minnesota and are one of the favorites to win the East. On Saturday, Butler nailed a three-pointer as time expired in overtime to lift Philadelphia to a 122-119 victory at Charlotte. The 76ers turned the ball over 19 times and shot 42 percent from the field.

Joel Embiid connected on 13 of his 14 free-throw attempts and finished with a team high 33 points. Ben Simmons and J.J. Redick chipped in 23 points apiece for the 76ers.