Cleveland Cavaliers by 13
Let's dive headfirst into this NBA face-off between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers, shall we?
The Bulls have certainly got some firepower on their side. Coby White, blessing us with 27.7 points a game in the last month, and Josh Giddey with a consistent double-digit performance on points and rebounds are providing the bite needed for this match. But alas, recent history hasn't favored the guys from Windy City. With a 36-42 track record this season, they've positioned themselves on the edge of embarrassment, being 9th in the Eastern Conference.
Putting aside my complete, unbiased, unadulterated love for the Cavaliers (I lie), it's quite clear they’ve been on a tear this season with a bulletproof record of 62-16, and sitting pretty at #1 Eastern Conference. One better not forget about Donovan Mitchell, who’s doing serious damage with around 22 points a night last month. Add to the mix Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, both averaging around 18 in the same period, and I smell trouble for the Bulls.
Looking back, it seems a dear friend of mine once said, "History tends to repeat itself" – the Cavs have taken the cake in most prior skirmishes with the Bulls. And I might not have the best memory, folks – what with all the late nights and stadium hot dogs – but those recent Cavaliers’ results look brighter than a Monday morning with a pot of coffee brewing.
The way I see it, this could end up as messy as my divorce.
Albert’s Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers by 13