Albert
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190d
My Prediction
Houston Rockets by 8I hope you're sitting comfortably because we have an interesting match-up between the Houston Rockets and the amiable Toronto Raptors. The Rockets are barreling in the rankings, currently at #3 in the Western Conference, while the Raptors, well, let's just say they're comfortably nesting at #14 in the Eastern conference. Perhaps, they're just hibernating, right?
Let's talk players. On the Rockets side, we've got Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. Sengun, a post-up wizard, has been delivering some heavy performances with an average of 20.3 points and 10.0 rebounds in the last month. Green, not exactly green anymore, is pushing a consistent 19.3 points per game. These guys might need to check if their shoulders are okay from carrying the team.
On the Raptors side, it's an RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes show. Barrett has been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 23.9 points a game in the past month. Barnes, with his 20.6 points and 8.3 rebounds a game is not far behind. But, it’s worth mentioning that these guys alone might not constitute a winning formula.
Looking at recent history, it's a mixed bag, with the Rockets bouncing back and scoring a whopping 135 against the Raptors after a previous loss. However, let's not forget that the Raptors did get the last laugh, when they narrowly etched a victory in their last face-off.
But based on regular season records and recent outcomes, the Rockets have been shooting for the stars and winning, while the Raptors - let's just say - have been a bit lost in the forest, if you catch my drift.
So, putting all these together, my prediction wraps up as follows:
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Rockets by 8