Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 10Let's dive into the grudge match here, the venerable Nanjing Monkey Kings at Xinjiang Flying Tigers - a classic face-off if there ever was one.
The Monkey Kings can boast some serious horsepower in Kendric Davis and T.J. Leaf, who've been showing off some solid numbers recently with Davis averaging a robust 24.5 points per game last month and Leaf thundering in with 22.0 points per game and 11.0 rebounds as well. On the other side of the coin, the Flying Tigers are no slouch either with Dedrick Lawson and QJ Peterson as their tip of the spear. Peterson's been dishing out 8.0 assists per game en masse, while Lawson averaged a not-at-all-shabby 18.2 points last month.
If we jog our memories back to the past match-ups, these two teams have been trading blows with Tigers having a slight edging out, winning the last three outta four.
Let's not forget about the Regular Season Record - the Flying Tigers have come out roaring with a dominant 32-14 showing, compared to the fairly balanced, but uninspiring 23-23 of the Monkey Kings.
Reflecting on the recent form, both squads have their highlights and low points, but the Monkey Kings' thrilling victory over Guangdong Southern Tigers sticks out, while the Flying Tigers are licking their wounds after getting a bitter defeat at the hands of Shandong Heroes.
In terms of positioning, Xinjiang Flying Tigers are comfortably perched at the number 5 spot in the CBA 24/25 standings, while Nanjing Monkey Kings are dangling at number 12. So, prepare to duck if you're standing underneath them!
Rolling up all these facts and figures into a ball and shooting it through the hoop, I'd put my chips on the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, and I'm expecting the victory margin to be in the range of the double-digit.
In the words of the great Albert:
Albert’s Prediction: Xinjiang Flying Tigers by 10