Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Houston Rockets by 3Alright, ladies and gen... sorry, sports enthusiasts, let's dive straight into this discussion. It's the Houston Rockets blaring their engines against the Denver Nuggets. Now, the Rockets have fared well recently, with a record of 26-12 propelling them to the number 2 spot in the Western Conference. On the flip side, Denver isn't lagging far behind at 23-15, clinching the fourth position.
Let's put the spotlight on Houston for a minute. We've got Jalen Green, the young blood leading the attack, who's been consistently knocking down an average of 24.4 points over the last month. Then there's Alperen Sengun, another potent weapon in their arsenal who's churning out 20.1 points, grabbing 10.2 rebounds and dishing out 4.5 assists per game in the same period. Adding secondary support are guys like Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, both providing double figures in the scoring department.
Now for our friends from Denver. The Nugs are packing serious heat with Nikola Jokić leading the charge. Comin' in hot with an average of 30.9 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists per game over the last month, he's a giant of a player. Then there's Jamal Murray, casually popping off 20.4 points a game while also contributing in rebounds and assists. However, when we look down that list, we see Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon, who are putting up decent figures, but nothing that makes you jump out of your seat.
If we take a stroll down memory lane, reliving the past games between these two teams, it's the Rockets that have had the edge, coming out on top in most of the matches.
So let me put it this way. With the Rockets soaring over their recent games and showing that they can take the heat against the Nuggets, I find it hard to bet against the boys from Houston. Strap yourself in for a thrilling battle on the court, folks, er... I mean, respected spectators.
Albert’s Prediction: Houston Rockets by 3