Albert
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My Prediction
Boston Celtics by 11Oh dear, folks, I think we have a duel on our hands for this upcoming match-up between the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. A big green alley-oop versus the sharp-toothed, yet oddly friendly looking dinos from the North, eh? The contest promises to be as exciting as listening to paint dry.
No secrets here, the Boston Celtics are reeling off a string of wins that make them as dangerous as a cross-eyed javelin thrower. And a tip of the hat must be directed to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, both carving up the paint akin to surgeons on caffeine. Tatum's last month has been steaming hot with an average of 25.4 points a game, a number that just leaps off the page. Similarly, Brown has been no slouch either, pouring in 22.4 points during the same time span. Sure, they have a supporting cast, but it's the Jay-and-Jay show we're all tuning in to catch.
Toronto, my dear Raptors, what's going on with your season? 18 wins and 39 losses, but who's counting except everyone? It would be unfair to keep young bucks Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett out of the conversation, as they've put up 19.7 and 21.1 points per game respectively over the last month. A commendable effort, no doubt, even as the Titanic - sorry, the team - seems to be hitting an iceberg.
Past match-ups paint the Celtics green more often than not, with a staggering 125-71 victory recently that must've left the Raptors feeling like they were back in the prehistoric age. But, like the hopeful fool at a vending machine that ate his last dollar, the Raptors did manage a respectable 110-97 win in their last encounter.
Considering the respective positions in the standings - second for Boston and a mirth-evoking 13th for Toronto - and the recent hot streak the Celtics have been riding, it looks like the Raptors might be in for an experience as pleasant as a root canal.
So, considering all these, let's finally jump to the conclusion, shall we?
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Celtics by 11
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