Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Beijing Ducks by 11Alrighty, let's dive into this spicy matchup between the Beijing Ducks and the Guangzhou Loong Lions. From what we can glean, the Ducks are having a spectacular run this season with a 10-1 record, placing them comfortably in the #2 spot in the CBA. The Loong Lions, on the other hand, appear to be struggling a bit, resting at #16 in the league standings with a rather lackluster 4-7 record. So based on their regular season records, it seems like the Ducks are the favorites here.
Now, turning our attention to the team's heavy hitters, we've got Zhou Qi, who was racking up almost 18 points a game on average last season for the Ducks. That's certainly nothing to quack about. Sadly, or curiously rather, it appears all other player stats for both teams this month are as empty as a politician's promise. What a statistical black hole we've got here, folks.
Remembering past battles, the Ducks have outflanked the Lions in their previous three matchups, taking wins each time. That's a trend about as welcome for the Loong Lions as a vegetarian at a barbecue.
Consider the Lions' recent victories against the Jilin Northeast Tigers and Tianjin Pioneers, though, these cats might have more fight in them than apparent. But, with the Ducks ripping victories against strong teams like the Shenzhen Leopards and Shanghai Sharks, it's clear this isn't their first rodeo.
In conclusion, considering the Ducks' superior season record, previous victorious matchups, and Zhou Qi's impressive ducking—umm—I mean, dunking skills, my intuition signals that the Beijing Ducks are the safe bet here.
Albert’s Prediction: Beijing Ducks by 11