Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Miami Heat by 12Alright, let's cut to the chase here. We've got the New Orleans Pelicans flying into the sunshine state to face off against the Miami Heat.
Let’s not sugar coat it, folks, the Pelicans have been having a rough go this season. Even with Dejounte Murray putting up a robust average with 16 points per game this season, coupled with CJ McCollum and his 21.4 points per game, they're still struggling. A 5-28 isn't exactly what I'd write home about.
On the other side of the court, the Heat, whose record reads like a decent poker hand (16-14), have some strong artillery in their arsenal. They've got players like Tyler Herro, who's been lighting it up with 24 points a game consistently. Toss in Bam Adebayo, rebound machine extraordinaire, averaging 16.1 points and 10 rebounds this season, and you start to see where the challenges lie for the Pelicans.
Looking at the past match-ups, it seems like the Heat definitely brought, well, the heat. Not to sound like a pessimist, but if history has anything to say about it, advantage Miami.
So let's wrap this up. Given the Pelicans' less-than-stellar record, the soaring performances by the Heat's top players, and the history of past meetings, the outcome leans in one direction.
Albert’s Prediction: Miami Heat by 12.