Oklahoma City Thunder by 14
Before we jump headfirst into the deep end here, let's take a gander at the Thunder's genius Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That boy's on fire, folks. Pushing a hefty 33.9 points per game in the last month alone. Chalk that up with his trusty sidekick Jalen Williams, who's been hustling up the court with an impressive 21.1 points per game recently. Not to belittle their efforts, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins are also having themselves a solid month, contributing significantly on both ends of the court.
Meanwhile, on the Eastern front, the Nets are fighting uphill with Cameron Johnson leading the charge, draining 17.6 points per game in the course of the past month. Keon Johnson and Nic Claxton are managing to hold their ground too, throwing up some respectable numbers. However, they've got miles to run to keep pace with the Thunder's brawn and bravura.
Adding to the suspense here folks, let's dive back into the history books. Our archives have the Nets struggling to hold their own in the past face-offs against the Thunder, with their victories far and few between. A solemn, hallowed silence echoes for the Nets here.
Let's be gone with too much sympathy and flip the switch to the current season standings. Thunder is raising hell, leading the western herd with a solid 46-11 record. The Nets, struggling to fill the shoes, are lagging behind a fair bit, hanging at the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference with a worrisome 21-36 record.
Taking a glimpse at recent performances, the Thunder are thundering on indeed! They had a slight hiccup against the Minnesota, but bounced back strong. The Nets? Not so much. A cruise down their record lane shows them barely keeping their heads above water, with losses overshadowing the wins in their recent games.
With all these factors in play, here's a little prediction to whet your betting appetite. Buckle up, this one's not for the faint-hearted.
Albert’s Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder by 14
