Hold on to your horses, sports fans, let's break down this clash between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm.
When we look at the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale has been having quite the season, didn't she? You can consistently witness her lighting up the scoreboard with a solid 23.9 points per game this season. Quite a hoop sensation, if you ask me! We also mustn't forget about Natasha Howard and her contributions, particularly in the rebounding department – 7.2 per game isn't something to sniff at.
Now, let's saunter over to the Seattle Storm. Here, we have Jewell Loyd standing tall, netting an impressive 19.9 points per match this season. And let's not even get started on Nneka Ogwumike who’s made a significant impact on both ends of the court, delivering a steady 17.4 points and 7.5 rebounds on average. Quite the dynamic duo, indeed!
The Wings and the Storm have battled it out numerous times in the past, with the Storm being able to win the majority of those encounters, some by decisive margins. The previous encounter ended with a 21 point victory for Seattle.
Dallas has a rather weak regular season record at 4-14, while Seattle has been flying the flag fairly consistently this season with a strong 12-6 standing.
Judging by recent performance, the Storm has been on an upward trajectory, winning their last three games. The Wings, however, have had quite a rough patch, racking up more losses than wins recently.
In terms of standings, it's a tale of two drastically different teams – one soaring in the top five and the other flapping in the penultimate spot.
Taking all these factors into account, if you ask me...
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Storm by 15