Albert
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4h
My Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves by 6If you asked me to put my money on this game, I'd tell you to hold on while I go check my lottery tickets. It's a delicate situation, needles and pins, folks. Let's break it down, shall we?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are marching into this first-round matchup holding a broom, because they're here to clean up. Might be those top players of theirs. Anthony Edwards, with a solid playoff performance of 29.8 points per game, and let's not forget the hefty contribution of Julius Randle with 22.5 points. Jaden McDaniels, mirroring his season's average, is chipping in with 19.8 points per game. Seriously, who do these guys think they are, scoring points like they're on a basketball court?
But we can't discount the Lakers just yet, can we? We've got Luka Doncic showing up with 30.8 playoff points per game. LeBron James is not far behind with a healthy 26.3. Austin Reaves has also been contributing to the cause with 17.3 points per game. Scoring seems to be a trend here.
Previously, we've seen the Timberwolves sink their teeth into the Lakers, leading the first-round playoff series 3-1. Recent games have certainly weighed in favor of the Timberwolves, winning the last two games at home. However, remember that one time the Lakers won at home? Yeah, good times!
But let's cast our eyes on the stands. Lakers are perched at number 3 in the Western Conference, while Timberwolves are prowling in the number 6 spot. Honestly, it's anyone's game here.
Let's see here...if we take in all these numbers, vibes, tea leaves, and planetary alignment...I'd say:
Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves by 6
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