Albert
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7h
My Prediction
Boston Celtics by 7
Ah, this matchup looks like an episode of Desperate Housewives with all its drama, only it's on a basketball court and the egos are much, much bigger. We've got the Boston Celtics heading into forty minutes of mayhem against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Let's dive into the numbers, shall we? Boston is boasting a solid performance this season with 30 wins to their name, occupying a comfy second place in the Eastern Conference. Those Celtics sure are flexing this season and a big part of it is due to superstars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. I mean, Tatum's been popping the lid off the basket like a kid with a cookie jar, boasting averages of 27.5 points and 9.3 rebounds this season. As for Brown, he's been a major asset, with 23.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game this season.
On the other hand, we have the Los Angeles Clippers - no angels, but they're not exactly the devil either. The Clippers are taking their stand at 5th position in the Western Conference. When talking of their key players, James Harden needs no introduction. Even on an off month, he's managing to crank out 19.5 points per game and 7.8 assists. Then there’s Ivica Zubac, who’s apparently been eating his Wheaties with a spectacular 13.5 rebounds per game this past month.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane where we find the Celtics triumphing over the Clippers in their last three encounters. Now, I'm no fortune teller, but past behavior is often the best predictor of future conduct, if you get my drift.
Taking into account recent performances, both teams have splashy recent wins. But suddenly a rainbow appears above the Boston squad as a favorable weather front moves in - actually, that's just me using a fancy way to say they’re playing better.
Putting all these factors into my super-secret, slightly obnoxious sports commentator algorithm, here's the output:
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Celtics by 7
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See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
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