Alright, fellow b-ball enthusiasts, let's dive for pearls of wisdom in the WNBA sea. Our line-up has led us through a series of tumultuous waves to see Atlanta Dream slam dunks with Seattle Storm on Seattle's home turf. Let's delve a bit deeper, shall we?
Atlanta Dream seem to be pulling no punches this season. Fresh off the bench, Allisha Gray has been slaughtering the stats - raking in an impressive 20.3 points per game, she is also hauling 5.3 rebounds per game on average and dishing out 5 assists. Then we have the formidable Brionna Jones pulling down an average of 10 rebounds per game. It seems the Dream Team is in no short supply of skilled ball handlers.
Stepping onto the court for the Seattle Storm, we have Nneka Ogwumike who, let me tell you, has been making it rain this season. Ogwumike is currently netting a cool 18.6 points per game and yanking down just under 10 rebounds. Putting the 'go' in Diggins, Skylar Diggins has been assisting her team in a true show of sportsmanship with a hefty 7.6 assists per game.
While the Dream got the upper hand during their last meetup, the Storm are not known to take defeat lying down, and their home court advantage might just be the spark they need to ignite their game. It’s worth noting, ladies and gentlemen, that both teams have traded shots and matches quite equally historically. So, who's in for the long run and who's set for the downfall?
In terms of their recent seasonal records, the Dream seems to hold a slim advantage with a slightly better success ratio. The standings tell a similar tale, with Atlanta Dream positioned just a hairline above Seattle Storm.
However, remember one thing, sports is rarely about the numbers alone. Yeah, 'all's fair in love and basketball,' and the home court, ladies and gentlemen, is the secret admirer here, could turn out to be the game-changer for Seattle Storm.
Albert’s Prediction: Seattle Storm by 4