Dealing with a matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics will definitely bring your favorite snack to your mouth, as it's not gonna be an NBA's typical plates of pasta.
The Phoenix Mercury, being 12-12 this season, have been an awful conundrum on the court- clutching onto that 6th spot in the Conference. Some might say they've been just as unpredictable as that one Aunt's holiday fruitcake in your family. Their star-player Kahleah Copper, has been lighting up the court this season with 23.3 points per game. But can we really disregard Brittney Griner? I mean, the lady has been averaging 18.3 points and 6.4 rebounds this season, these stats scream "phenomenal".
And then we have the Washington Mystics, perched in the 11th spot in the conference. Makes you wonder if they can really mystify the Mercury, eh? With a tense 6-18 record for the season, they seem to be as shifty as my Uncle's claim of being a 'war veteran.' Ariel Atkins with her 15.9 points per game is not too shabby. But with Stefanie Dolson adding 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds to the pot, they might serve a bit of a surprise in their stew.
The past clashes between these two teams have been as interesting as my Grandma's knitting club. We have 3 victories for the Mercury and 2 for the Mystics. A little spicy, a little tangy, just how I like it.
As for the recent results, the Mercury have been skipping from win to loss like an old record working through a power outage. Meanwhile, the Mystics have mud wrestled their way through a string of losses and an occasional win. A thrilling delight indeed!
Weighing all this with the weightage of a sumo wrestler's breakfast, here comes my prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Phoenix Mercury by 4