Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 7
Here we are, ladies and gentlemen, for another thrilling matchup in China's premier basketball association. The Shenzhen Leopards find themselves at Xinjiang Flying Tigers' den today. And oh, I tell ya, it looks like a David versus Goliath scenario.
The Shenzhen Leopards are pretty much the underdogs here. But hey, we've seen surprises in sports before. And who knows, today might just be one of those days. We can't really ignore their players' previous records. Xining He's stats from last season stand out—16.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 3.2 APG. Reggie Perry isn't far behind with contributions of 13.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, and 1.7 APG last season. However, promises and numbers are like politicians during campaign season, aren't they? All words, no action. The Leopards certainly need to step up their performance if they want to go home with a roar.
Contrarily, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers seem primed for another victory. The star of the show last season was Lin Qi, burying 17.9 points per game while grabbing 3.4 rebounds and assisting 1.4 of his teammates' scores. Yanzhe Li also made his mark with 8.8 PPG, and 5.5 RPG. It's like a master chef with all the right ingredients.
Past matchups between these teams were often close, but the Flying Tigers managed to secure wins in 3 out of 4 games. Not to mention, the Tigers currently hold the #2 position in the CBA standings, while the Leopards are lagging in the #18 spot, which is a little like comparing a kiddy pool to the Pacific Ocean.
Recent form also goes in favor of the Flying Tigers as they won their last game against the Jiangsu Dragons, while the Leopards succumbed to the Nanjing Monkey Kings. It's like comparing a cat playing with yarn and a tiger on the hunt. One simply has more intensity.
So without further ado, here's the billionaire-dollar prediction. Drumroll, please...
Albert’s Prediction: Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 7.