Albert
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70d
My Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers by 12Let's talk about the upcoming NBA battle, shall we? The Utah Jazz are rolling into Los Angeles Lakers' territory, and to say it's going to be a humdinger of a game might be an understatement.
Over on the Utah side, we have a one John Collins who is holding steady with a commendable 17.5 points per game, and 7.8 rebounds per game, not to mention 2.6 assists per game. But let's not forget Lauri Markkanen, adding his own flavor with an impressive 17.3 points per game alongside his 6.4 rebounds per game. However, it seems Walker Kessler won't be taking the court tonight, folks. His 9.2 points and towering 10.7 rebounds per game will truly be missed.
On the flip side, the Lakers have Anthony Davis, the beast from the east, pacing the team with his league-leading 31.3 points per game, and an impressive 11.3 rebounds per game. And of course, there's LeBron James. Even in his twilight years, he's still got a solid 23.3 points per game going, along with an 8.6 rebounds per game ratio. However, the Lakers will have to do without Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes on the bench nursing their injuries, which could possibly put a dent in Laker's gameplay.
Looking at the historical data, there seems to be a bit of a theme. A cursory glance shows that the Lakers have been doing pretty well when they've faced off in the recent past. The recent results also show Lakers hitting their stride, whereas the Jazz seem to be playing a little out of tune.
Now, let's not forget how they've been doing this season. The season records reflect the Lakers at a comfortable 9-4, whereas the Jazz seems to be struggling with a disappointing 3-10. And, in the standings, we see the Jazz loitering at the #15 position in the Western Conference, with the Lakers sitting pretty at #3.
So, with all facts and figures, injuries and past matchups taken into account, it would be a bolt from the blue if the Lakers didn't pull through on this one. Hence, my prediction:
Albert's Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers by 12