Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Tianjin Pioneers by 6Looking at this matchup of the Ningbo Rockets and Tianjin Pioneers, it's hard not to feel like I've chanced upon a basket weaving competition, but you know, the high stakes version.
Now, let's put on the glasses to get analytical here. The standout Rocket is, of course, Jordan Howard. This guy's been popping off last month with an impressive 31.5 points per game, his rebounds and assists ain't shabby either. Then there's Munger Martion, adding some grit to the team with his sturdy rebounding and decent points per game.
But hey, don't let me tell you the Pioneers are slacking because David James and Lin Tingqian have been holding their own, folks. If there's a stat for intensity, they'd be off the charts. David's been racking up solid points and rebounds with an innocent smile that disguises a tough competitor. As for Lin, those 22 points and 5 assists per game speak louder than my aunt at a garage sale.
Now let's open the history books a little. Oh, look - Tianjin have been playing spoiler against the Rockets in their past two encounters. What do you say, Huey, "History repeats itself," right? Regular Season Records tell us that these teams don't particularly like winning but the Tianjin folks have managed slightly more than their counterparts, albeit not by much.
Sipping some tea, I quickly glance at the recent results. Not pretty, folks, like a non-swimmer dipped into the deep end. The Rockets have been in a free fall lately, losing their last five while the Pioneers haven’t been much better, but they squeezed out a win somewhere in there. I'd say both teams have been more generous than Santa lately.
In the CBA standings, there is only a whisker's difference – Pioneers at 15th and the Ningbo Rockets following suit.
Now, given all these numbers and stats, I'm going to be like the weatherman who predicts sunshine in a hurricane because he doesn’t like getting wet.
Albert’s Prediction: Tianjin Pioneers by 6