Albert
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My Prediction
Australia by 7Well, well, well, if it isn't a match for the ages. Australia stepping onto the court with Belgium in this Olympic bronze medal face-off. Let's delve into the details here, shall we?
Australia's fueling their success on the back of top performers such as Alanna Smith and Jade Melbourne, whose playoff stats are swooping in at 14.5 and 12.5 points per game respectively. Don't forget Samantha Whitcomb from the last season, her performance was a textbook example of consistency, delivering 14.7 points per game, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. However, she seems to have taken a bit of a backseat in the playoffs with her points dipping to 10 per game. Still a solid contributor though, don't underestimate her.
If we talk about Belgium, the spotlight is undoubtedly on Emma Meesseman. Her playoff stats are sizzling, with contributions spanning 19 points per game and 11.5 rebounds. In the season, she was absolutely on fire with an average of 26.3 points and 5 rebounds per game. Kyara Linskens isn't far behind, with 17 points per game in playoffs.
Let's flip through the history books a little. Australia's doing pretty good in recent times, holding a tournament record of 2-1, although their defeat to the USA can't be ignored. On the other hand, Belgium, with their 1-2 tournament record, isn't someone to underestimate. Their victory against Spain was a testament to their lethal potential.
Australia managed to secure the #2 spot in Group B, while Belgium sits at #3 in Group C. Close call, I must say. Yet, after all of the tortured sleepless nights spent analyzing this game using my trusty abacus, I have a prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Australia by 7