Albert
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19h
My Prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers by 12Ah, the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the mighty Cleveland Cavaliers. What an interesting matchup this will be! Now, let's consider the card we've been dealt here.
Let's talk about Philadelphia 76ers first. They've got a pretty solid lineup, with Tyrese Maxey boasting an impressive average of 23.4 points per game in the last month and Joel Embiid averaging 28 points per game. Alas, in one of those cruel twists of fate, Embiid joins Jared McCain on the injured list. Talk about being knocked when you're down.
On the other hand, the Cavs have Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley in fine form. Mitchell has been absolutely dazzling with 21.3 points per game in the past month, with Garland and Mobley not too far behind. This is some serious firepower, folks. And unlike the 76ers, none of their top players are hopping around on one leg.
Looking back, these two teams have had extremely close games in the past with wins evenly split. But that was then, and this is now. The regular season record stands as testimony to Cleveland's dominance, holding a jaw-dropping 24-4 record, compared to Philly's paltry 9-16. By the looks of it, the 76ers have more chance of spotting Bigfoot in the crowd than pulling off a win.
Coming to the standings, Cavaliers are ruling the roost at the top of the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia is languishing towards the bottom. The Cavs' recent results show a string of wins, while the 76ers show some struggle to find consistency.
Adding all the tumblers together, there's no denying – the Cleveland Cavaliers have this game wrapped up before it's even started. Sure, it's conceivable that the 76ers could pull off an upset, in the same way it's conceivable that pigs might sprout wings and start competing with birds.
Albert's Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers by 12