Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Toronto Raptors by 6Alright, let's break down this hoopla between the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors, shall we? Could say they're both having a bit of a case of the Mondays this season, but wouldn't that be every day of the week for them? Brooklyn Nets are at 10-16 while the Raptors might soon be mistaken for the extinct dodos with a 7-20 season record. Not looking good, aye?
Judging by recent performance alone, both teams have been riding a bit of a struggle bus – more like struggle steamboats really, with Nets somehow faintly better than the Raptors. The last time they played, the Nets managed to polish off a rather unimpressive win over Indiana Pacers while the Raptors stumbled on their own doorstep against the Chicago Bulls.
As for their superstar lineups, the Nets have Cam Thomas, with a pretty impressive run this season. May as well call the guy 'Cam the Scam', tricking defenders left, right and center. Cameron Johnson ain't doing too bad either. Those two are the heart of the Nets' offense. And then there's the Raptors' angles – RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Those two have been lifting more weight this season than a forklift at an Amazon warehouse. Even though Jakob Poeltl's last month stats are not as glamorous as a beauty queen, he’s hopping around the court and gaining some solid rebounds.
Turning back the pages of this rivalry, Nets and Raptors seem to be on a teeter-totter with each one pulling a win here and there, and surprisingly, Nets pulled out more wins. They sure love a bit of to-and-fro.
However, any casual fan waiting for a bus could tell you that the Raptors are the bookies' favorites. So, after much introspection, considering the sacrifice of my lunch breaks, and several broken pencils, here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Toronto Raptors by 6.