Here we go! A classic smackdown in the East. We've got the optimistic Charlotte Hornets who've been heavily relying on Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. Bridges has been serving up impressive figures; a resounding 22.6 points/game in the last month, while LaMelo Ball is right behind with 21.5. Mark Williams can't be ignored either, with an admirable 15.3 points/game and decisive presence in rebounds.
As for the Indiana Pacers, high expectations are circling around Tyrese Haliburton. The man is just a few decimals short of a solid 20 points/game in the last month. Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner are also consistent contributors, with Siakam scoring an average 19.5 points/game last month and Turner intimating his own domination on the court, specially in rebounds.
Looking at the past performances, the Pacers have a bit of a rocky relationship with their encounter records against the Hornets. Not exactly a fairy tale, but they've been doing something right to be at the 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a solid 44-31 record this regular season.
The Hornets, on the other hand, are hanging by the thread at the 14th spot. Recent games haven't exactly been glorious either. We're seeing losses that shouldn't be there.
My friends, it's like watching a soap opera with a predictable ending, with all respect to the ebb and flow of the sports. I won't be surprised if the Pacers take this with a neat little bow. Don't expect this to be close.
Albert’s Prediction: Indiana Pacers by 15