Albert
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My Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers by 10Alright, let's dissect this one. First, let's consider the Pelicans. They're leaning heavily on Zion Williamson, who's been putting up buckets like he's shooting fish in a barrel, racking up an impressive 25.3 points per game over the last month. We've also got CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III putting up respectable numbers. But then you've got a truly underwhelming regular season record of just 21 wins to 54 losses and they are squatting at the #14 spot in the Western Conference.
Switching over to the Clippers, you've got James Harden flirting with the trey line like a school boy with a crush, pulling in 25.3 points per game this past month. Let's not forget Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac, who have been consistently adding points to the board as well. Their overall regular-season record stands at a sturdy 43-32, and they're snuggling in at the warm #8 spot in the Western Conference.
Recent match-ups between these two teams have been a bit of a rollercoaster with the Pelicans managing to claw out a couple of victories but historically, Clippers tend to have an edge. The Pelicans might look like they've eaten a bowl of their namesake's Lucky Charms with a recent victory over the Clippers, but let's not get carried away. It's clear that the Clippers have more going for them.
Weighing it all out, I suspect that the Clippers will continue their march of superiority. But keep a grip on your armrests, folks, because I foresee a smaller winning margin. Given that the Pelicans have had a surprising tendency to punch above their weight in their encounters with the Clippers, this could end up being a more evenly matched game than the season records would suggest.
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers by 10
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