Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Boston Celtics by 4Ah, the exhilarating face-off between the Celtics and the Timberwolves beckons us once again! The past clashes revealed both teams with their fangs out, with the Celtics being victorious in three out of four shutouts, but not winning by more than 5 points each game.
The Celtics, perched comfortably at #2 in the Eastern Conference, have performers like Jayson Tatum with a robust 27.5 points per game and Jaylen Brown who's been on fire with 24 points per game last month. Let's not forget about Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Cinderella story of the season, who have been consistently good in their contributions.
Now, let's pivot our attention to Minnesota. Standing at #8 in the Western Conference, they have had a lesser season, but have their own wolves, pun intended, hidden in the pack. Anthony Edwards is the leader of the pack with, an impressive 20.5 points a game last month, and Julius Randle isn't far behind with a sturdy 18.1. Donte DiVincenzo and Rudy Gobert add a balanced edge to the team.
The Celtics have had a better run recently with a series of victories, except for a minor hiccup against Orlando. The Timberwolves though haven't fared as well, with a recent defeat at the hands of Oklahoma City.
Considering all these points, I've concluded. Prepare for some reimagined nursery rhymes - it's going to be not wolves, but the Boston Celtics huffing and puffing and blowing the house down.
Albert's Prediction: Boston Celtics by 4