Ah, snap, quite the marquee matchup on hand as the high-flying Beijing Ducks prepare to lock horns with the, let's just say, misfortune-beset Sichuan Blue Whales; it's like watching a goldfish fight a shark.
On the Ducks side, we've got Fanbo Zeng and Zachary Nutall donning their capes and shouldering the offensive burden; Fanbo's been lighting up the scoreboard like a Christmas tree with a 33-point average in the last month, while Zachary's been pulling double duty, scoring 15 points whilst dishing out 9 assists per game. And let's not forget about Zhou Qi, who's been silently vacuuming rebounds with an enviable flair!
Now over to the Blue Whales side, and guys, try not to cringe too much. Top of their roster is Edmond Sumner, who's been lifting more weights than his teammates with a staggering 34 points per game last month. Next in line we have Marin Maric, a rebound magnet, boxing out opponents to the tune of 14 boards per game.
Reviewing previous skirmishes between the two, it's clear that the Ducks have the upper hand, turning the Blue Whales blue on nearly every occasion. Going by the regular season records, the Ducks' 24-12 towers over the Blue Whales' salon-fresh, 8 win-28 loss streak. Honestly, you'd have more luck finding a blue whale in Beijing than the Blue Whales thrashing the Ducks.
The Ducks recent results read more like an old conquistador's logbook, whereas the Blue Whales outcomes remind me of my cousin's string of romantic disasters. In the standings, the Beijing feathered forces nest comfortably at #5 while the Whales are marooned on the unfortunate island of #17. This one's as easy as predicting rain in Seattle.
Albert’s Prediction: Beijing Ducks by 20