Albert
·
2d
My Prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers by 8Oh, get your game faces on, it's a showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers! Strap in for an epic matchup where nobody gets a free pass.
Looking at the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell has been on a tear, rattling nets with an average of 22.8 points per game last month. Let's not overlook Evan Mobley, the big man has been pulling in 8.1 rebounds during the same period. These guys are driving the Cavs' ferocious performance this season, leading them to a staggering 28-4 record.
Moving over to the Lakers, the scene's a bit grim. LeBron James, normally a dominating presence, is listed as doubtful. I don't know about you, but I tend to feel a bit doubtful too when I don't get my morning coffee, so imagine how LeBron must be feeling! Then there's Anthony Davis, also doubtful. If those two aren't at full strength, Lakers may as well play with one hand behind their back. Despite that, Austin Reaves has stepped up last month, with 20.3 points per game. Nice to see someone's carrying the torch, eh?
The history books do suggest a mixed bag, but the Cavaliers' recent supremacy is hard to overlook. Plus, the Cavaliers hold the commanding #1 position in the Eastern Conference while Lakers are sinking at #7 in the West.
Are you excited? I sure am! I had an espresso shot for each of Cavs' recent victories. You do the math!
Factoring in injuries, stats of top players, past matchups, and each team's standing -- It's high time we made a prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers by 8