Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Orlando Magic by 8Let's dive right into this scintillating matchup between the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs, who from the looks of it appear to be bringing more magic than a Vegas act. The Magic's season hasn't been quite the fairy tale they were hoping for with a 36-39 record so far, but they still have a better standing within their conference compared to the Spurs who are wallowing in the 13th slot of the Western Conference. The Magic's recent performances have been something of a seesaw ride, winning three of their last 5 games, however, the Spurs have been shot down rather devastatingly in their last 5 outings.
Taking center stage for the Magic, we’ve got Paolo Banchero, who might as well have his own magic wand the way he's been conjuring up points left, right and center with an impressive average of 30.1 points per game last month. Another significant contributor is Franz Wagner, who seems to be born with a silver spoon in his mouth; stealing the show with 22.1 points per game in recoveries and even conjuring up 4.2 assist per game.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs aren't just twiddling their thumbs. De'Aaron Fox has been leading the charge with 19.9 points per game last month, while Stephon Castle, presumably not named after the famous British landmark, is nevertheless trying to make his own mark with an impressive tally of 19.5 points per game.
We would be remiss not to mention the vivid history shared by these two teams in the past where over the last four matchups, the Magic have claimed victory three times. However, the Spurs did manage to pull off an impressive 132-114 win so there may still be some spark in their arsenal.
But let's not dance around it longer than a ballerina on a caffeine high; the numbers speak louder than a metal band in a library. Here’s the bottom line...
Albert’s Prediction: Orlando Magic by 8