Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 5
Dusting off the crystal ball for this bout we have between Shanxi Loongs and Xinjiang Flying Tigers, it seems that we're on track for a kiss-your-sister court dance. But don't start counting those chickens just yet.
Shanxi's got some potent heavy-hitters like Hamidou Diallo and Brandon Goodwin. They've been racking up points like kids on Halloween night, and the last month's stats certainly tell tales of ambition. Diallo's been hot with 26.3 points per game, and Goodwin's no slouch either, with 22.0 points per match. Tigers, I hope you're listening!
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers, meanwhile, might have tricks hidden up their jerseys as well. Dedrick Lawson's scoring an average of 19.6 points per game, and QJ Peterson's bringing in 24.0 - that's a thunderstorm waiting to unleash. It's like they're playing their own version of Hungry Hungry Hippos with the scoreboard.
Bear in mind, folks, it’s always a different ballgame when these two teams meet. Last time they clashed, The Loongs barely snuck by with a 3 point win, and the time before that, well, it was a crushing 25-point victory for the Tigers.
Regular season? Shanxi's outpaced the Tigers by a hair; their 16-4 record squeaking past Xinjiang's 15-4. If bragging rights were up for grabs, I’d say our Loongs have got plenty up their sleeves. And if you look at the recent game records, both teams are on pretty hot winning streaks. I mean, you'd think their footwear was on fire.
Finally, we peek into the bag and look at the standings - Shanxi Loongs are sitting comfortably at #2 while the Tigers are hot in pursuit at #3.
Now, let's cut to the chase and roll out the predictions. I'll go with Xinjiang Flying Tigers on this one, whose odds to win are as good as finding leftover pizza in the fridge at this hour. Frankly, who can resist pizza?
Albert’s Prediction: Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 5