The last game before the all-star break and we need to try to catch Chad's attempt at a triple double, as the circumstances are favorable. CC is back in the top 5 of the updated MVP rankings, so against good teams, he needs to both score and excel in filling up the stat sheet to join the MVP conversation. Another thing, after the trades, important players Stewart and Duren have been suspended, so CC will have to step up on the court himself, which is not unfamiliar to him. Since last season, CC has had a number of series with double-digit numbers in the stat lines. The Pistons and Raptors are both known for their strong defenses, so there should be opportunities to grab rebounds in this game.
Punteris has been released, Satoransky missed local matches, Brizuela is unable and it is unclear if he will play. These players are now joined by Shengelia. Despite the return of players to Paris, there are no essential losses. Recently they have been fighting to the end and even losing, they manage to fit into such a handicap. Without key players, Barca loses a lot of attack, and it is especially needed against a team like Paris. Pascalis and the whole Barcelona team should slow down the game here, especially with their losses.
Punteris was injured, Brizuela missed a local match, it is unclear whether he will be able to play. In their place, Shengelia has joined the team. Paris has some players returning, but there are no major losses. Recently, they have been fighting until the end and even with a losing score, manage to stay within a small margin. Barcelona is without key players and have lost a significant amount of their offense, which is crucial when facing a strong opponent like Paris.
Liverpool unfortunately lost their key player in the past match with a red card and today's game at the stadium of light will not be easy. Sunderland is the only team in the Premier League that has not lost a single home match this season, with 7 wins and 5 draws. Liverpool's away results at Anfield have not been impressive, with losses and negative goal difference. Although Sunderland's form has dropped recently, they are still a very strong team at home.
I believe that Panevėžys Lietkabelis can reach a limit of 77.5 points in this match. Although London Lions won the first meeting, the offense of the Panevėžys team has become faster and more diverse since then. Recently, Lietkabelis has consistently scored over 80+ points, while Lions on average allow over 81 points in the EuroCup tournament. In their current form, this limit seems achievable.
It seems like a good opportunity for Donté to rehabilitate after his last 3 very bad games. Some NBA stars are already living for the upcoming All-Star weekend, but players like DiVincenzo are focused on improving their game. The Blazers have been struggling all season to defend against opponents both in terms of points and 3PTs. This is where DiVincenzo can easily punish all of his opponents with his 3-point shots. He has been making a high number of successful shots.
I hope for an easy victory for the Spurs against Peru, both Curry and Porzingis are not playing. There's no point in comparing, especially since the Spurs are in good form with Wembanyama.