Let's get right down to the hardwood. We've got an exciting clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks coming up.
Even if you have a passing interest in the sport, surely you'd recognize the name James Harden. The guy has been dropping threes like rain, with an average of 23.5 points per game in the last month. Can we even overlook Ivica Zubac's solid presence under the board, with a whopping 14.4 points and 12.2 rebounds per game performance last month? I guess not. Norman Powell has been the cherry on top, scoring an impressive 23.1 points per game and rounding up Clippers' scoring trio.
However, their competitor, Dallas Mavericks, is no slouch either. I mean, with Luka Doncic on the field raining an average of 28.4 points per game last month, it's like having a tornado on speed dial. Now, compliment his performance with Kyrie Irving's knack for gaining 22.8 points and P.J. Washington Jr. coming in strong with an average of 14.5 points, and you real quickly get why the Mavericks seem to always have the upper hand.
History seems to favor the Texas team as well, I mean they've won 4 out of 5 of their recent encounters with the Clippers. You don't need a crystal ball to see that pattern. So, this might feel like deja vu for the Clippers if they don't come out with their A-game.
L.A Clippers' recent wins have been a mixed bag, their last game seemed like a pickup match against Utah, but they faced a devastating loss to Denver just before. Mavericks, on the other hand, have been singing 'We Will Rock You' to others with a string of impressive wins, losing only one out of their last five games. It's an uphill battle if I've ever seen one.
Now, let's not even start on the standing positions. With Mavericks sitting comfortably at 4th and Clippers, well, let's just say they aren't exactly in the VIP section at 9th.
So, let's not wrack our brains too much. My money sells the Clippers short.
Albert’s Prediction: Dallas Mavericks by 7
