In the left corner, we have the Connecticut Sun, who after organizing a pickup game on the surface of the sun itself, are definitely ready to take on anything cooler. Sporting a sturdy 26-10 record in the regular season, they certainly know which hoop the ball goes in. Alyssa Thomas is a regular triple-threat, having recently been conjuring up a solid 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game on average. Let's not forget Brionna Jones and her 15 points per game - no small potatoes there, my friends. Then there's DeWanna Bonner, who could probably play the game blindfolded and still land her 13.3 points per game average.
In the right corner, we have the fiery Phoenix Mercury. They've been slightly cooler this season, coming in with a 17-19 record. However, don't let that fool you. Kahleah Copper's been quite the chemist on court, mixing up a recipe of 19 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Then there's Brittney Griner, who doesn't grind; she gliters, with an average of 16.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, and Diana Taurasi, who never gets lost on court, with 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
Though Phoenix Mercury have been soaring on and off, the real almanac truth about our upcoming game takes shape when we peek into the annals of history. The Connecticut Sun shine brighter in head-to-head match-ups, with their last loss to Phoenix Mercury being a distant memory from way back in the August of '23. Recent streaks show a somewhat bleaker picture for the Mercury - they've been going through a bit of a snowstorm really - whereas the Sun have been splitting the atom right down the middle, with a balanced mix of wins and losses.
So, take your sunglasses out folks, because the Sun seems likely to shine brightly in this match-up, illuminating potential clouds of doubt.
Albert’s Prediction: Connecticut Sun by 6