Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Qingdao Eagles by 3Ah, isn't this a delight? We've got the Shanghai Sharks swimming up against the Qingdao Eagles. A battle destined for some high octane hoops, Chinese Basketball Association style.
The Sharks are showing a bit of strength thanks to the offensive prowess of Kenneth Lofton Jr., who's been churning out 29.5 points per game. This man's been a juggernaut with the boards too, hustling for 13 rebounds per game. Let's not forget about Eric Bledsoe, the man with the magic touch, assist-wise, pulling off an average of 11.5 assists per game last month.
On the flip side, we've got the Eagles, soaring high with players like Quinndary Weatherspoon. Lighting up the scoreboards with an impressive 25.8 points per game, and his partner in crime, Hansen Yang, who even in his sleep could pull down 13.3 rebounds per game. They'll certainly be a handful for the Sharks.
Looking back at past skirmishes between these two, it's been a close call all the way just like an old married couple refusing to cede ground on who controls the TV remote. Last four picnics they had, they went halfsies, each taking two wins.
However, the Eagles seem to have an extra spring in their step off late, for they've had a better command of the regular season with a record of 29-15 compared to the Sharks 27-16. Their recent games suggest a similar tilt in the see-saw too, with the Eagles displaying sharper talons compared to the Sharks.
As far as the pecking order in the standings is considered, both teams seem to be relatively close, but with the Eagles nesting slightly above at 7th spot compared to Sharks at 10th.
All things told, although the Sharks look to have some bite, the Eagles are coming in with talons bared and a stronger wind beneath their wings. My gut, my spleen, and heck, even my little toe, says it'll be a razor thin margin separating these two on the day.
Albert’s Prediction: Qingdao Eagles by 3