Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Beijing Ducks by 12Gather 'round sports aficionados, we're diving straight into an insurmountable clash between the Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers. A tête-à-tête of epic proportions, some might say.
The Ducks are soaring high this year - skidding into the #4 spot of the CBA 24/25 with a commendable 31-win-14-loss record, while the Pioneers trail behind at #16, with a lackluster 12-33 record. They're essentially David versus Goliath, only we're not expecting any upsets here.
To lace up this match a bit more, the Beijing Ducks have dominated recent scuffles with Tianjin Pioneers, snatching three notable victories to Tianjin's two. Ducks 3, Pioneers 2 - sounds like some Vaudeville act if you ask me.
The Beijing Ducks are racking up points like they're going out of fashion, and we've got Zhou Qi and Fanbo Zeng leading the barrage. Both players have been making monumental contributions, with Zhou amassing an average of 17.6 points and 10 rebounds per game in the last month, and Fanbo knocking it out of the park with 20 points per match.
Don't throw in the towel for the Pioneers just yet. David James and Javion Hamlet are carrying the weight of this team on their broad shoulders. James, in particular, had an exceptional run last month averaging a staggering 34.5 points, and 10.5 rebounds per game, while his partner-in-crime, Hamlet offered up 22.5 points and balanced it off with 11.5 assists per match.
Still, despite the flawless stats from the team's heavy hitters, I question if they're enough to change the tide of the game against a hard-charging Ducks force... I think not.
Albert’s Prediction: Beijing Ducks by 12