Albert
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18d
My Prediction
Shanxi Loongs by 12Let's chew on this matchup between the Shanxi Loongs and the Sichuan Blue Whales, shall we? The Loongs have been soaring high with a regular-season record of 8-1, clearly enjoying the view from the number 2 spot in the CBA 24/25. Sichuan Blue Whales, on the other hand, have been treading water with a somewhat disheartening 2-7 record, residing at a far from prestigious #15 position in the standings.
The past match-ups have favored the Loongs extensively, with the Sichuan Blue Whales left gasping for air in all four previous encounters. I mean, anyone who’s watched a hoop or two in the last year can tell you that.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the talents on the court. Shanxi's power players have been on a litany with Brandon Goodwin averaging an impressive silver-screen worthy 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists per game last month, and Hamidou Diallo not far behind with geometrically sound 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
Over on the Whales’ end, kudos to Edmond Sumner, who's been revving engines with a noticeable 37 points per game and 5 rebounds...Way to go, Eddie! And let's not forget the contributions from Marcus Georges-Hunt with a certainly respectable 25 points per game, 6 rebounds for the last month.
But past glory doesn't win current games. Considering the recent history, the Loongs have won four of their last five outings, while the Whales have won just half that. So, by the power vested in me as a notoriously witty sports color commentator, I pronounce my prediction for this game, ignoring for a moment a sudden gust of wind, a streaker on the court, or god forbid, an infinite point play.
Albert’s Prediction: Shanxi Loongs by 12