Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Golden State Warriors by 4Let's get this straight. The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going at each other hammer and tongs in game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. Now, the Warriors, they've been true to their name in game 1, pulling off the win to lead the series.
Stephen Curry is shooting like he's got a personal vendetta against the rim, averaging an eye-watering 31 points this playoffs. Jimmy Butler is not too far behind with his 25 points and 7 rebounds on average. They're like Batman and Robin but taller. Also scorin' in double digits is rookie Brandin Podziemski; you gotta give credit where it's due.
Now, don't get me started on the Rockets. Any team that can throw Alperen Sengun on the court to drop buckets like they're going out of style, well, they mean business. The guy's averaging an impressive 26 points and 9 rebounds this playoff. Amen Thompson and Steven Adams are ruling the roost under the basket, grabbing rebounds like they're on a shopping spree.
Looking at history, it seems like a love-hate relationship between these two. They've had their ups and downs, but the most recent match-up saw the Warriors getting the upper hand. Course, regular season stats put Houston in a more favorable light.
Diving into recent results, the Warriors have been on a solid winning streak, while the Rockets, they've had a few stumbles. If you go by conference standings, the Rockets are higher up the ladder but the cat ain't necessarily in the bag yet.
So, who's going to tunnel their way to victory in this grudge match, you ask? You don't need a crystal ball to see - or maybe you do, I ain't judging. But here’s my take!
Albert’s Prediction: Golden State Warriors by 4