Let's take a colorful dive into this court-side clash between the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream. If you're a fan of numbers, be prepared for a thrilling ride.
Adorning the Minnesota camp, Napheesa Collier has been a consistent hard-hitter, bringing an outstanding 23.5 points per game in the past month. Also noteworthy is her teammate, Courtney Williams, who while a bit quieter on points, is a tidy playmaker with 5 assists per game in the last month. Rounding out this frolicking trio is Kayla McBride, contributing an impressive 15.3 points per game throughout this season. Their shadowy stats one could say, are the stuff of my ex-wife's nightmares, and that lady could sleep through an earthquake.
Now shifting gears to the Atlanta contingent, Tina Charles and Rhyne Howard add some heavy artillery in terms of points per game, 18.2 and 22.5 respectively in the last month. They play with a certain intensity I'd usually only reserve for describing my grandad's aversion to technology. Jordin Canada, while scoring less, rolls out an impressive 6.4 assists per game, a number capable of making even a disgruntled ex-comedian turned sportscaster chuckle.
Past encounters favor Minnesota, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings... Judith hasn't denied me like that since our second anniversary. On a regular season records glance, Minnesota Lynx's 26 wins vs Atlanta Dream's 12 wins rings a familiar bell; like the sweeping dominance of my better half in our divorce settlement.
Recent results have the Lynx bathing in four wins from the last five, while the Dream are experiencing something of a nightmare with three losses in the same period.
I see Minnesota, currently roosting #2 in the WNBA, as a wild cat ready to pounce on the Dream, who are lounging at the #9 position. I'd be just as startled if my waistline increased as if the Dream managed to claw victory from the Lynx.
Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota Lynx by 6