Now, here's a thing. We've got a face-off between the Jiangsu Dragons and the Shenzhen Leopards. A David vs Goliath situation? Nah, more of a Daffy Duck vs. Donald Duck, two teams stuck at the bottom of the food chain, scratching around for scraps.
But hey, let's pay attention to the standout players from each squad. The Dragons have Frank Jackson, an absolute numbers machine, hitting 43 points a game last month. Boy could strike a match on a jellyfish, he's that hot. And there's Archie Goodwin giving the team a good show with 22 points and 9 rebounds per game. Not to forget James Thompson, aiding his team in the crunch.
The Leopards have some big cats growling too. Trevor Thompson, 18 points and 13 rebounds a game? That's money well spent. And Thomas Heurtel, you magician. 24 points a game last month, great stuff. Markell Johnson too, quite the all-rounder.
Past match-ups between these teams tell us that the Leopards have a taste for Dragon meat. Four meetings, four Leopards victories. But wait, there's more. The Dragons haven't had a whiff of victory this season, that's a straight 12 games without conjuring a win. Sad indeed.
Leopards aren't faring much better but hey, they have 2 wins under their belt so that's a step up. Both teams have been welcoming defeats like it's holiday season. In terms of standings, the Dragons sit at a prestigious 19th out of 20 while the Leopards lie at a lofty 17th. Better pass out the party hats.
Okay, let's get serious. Based on the facts, I'm leaning towards the Leopards. I mean, they've got some players who can shoot, they've won in the past, and the Dragons' dragons seem a bit deflated, if you ask me.
I'd say Shenzhen by a whisker, or maybe a rabbit's foot, or whatever lucky charm they've been carrying around.
Albert’s Prediction: Shenzhen Leopards by 4
