Fancy a little impassioned WNBA analysis? Look no further. We've got a thrilling standoff between the Washington Mystics and the Chicago Sky. Despite the Mystics' recent lousy streak, their bright spots have been Brittney Sykes and Kiki Iriafen who have managed to keep up their performance – Sykes being a strong scorer, and Iriafen dominating the glass.
On the Chicago Sky end, we've got Angel Reese leading the rebounding front along with a solid contribution on the scoreboard. Topping off their team, we can't forget Ariel Atkins, who manages to hold her own despite recent team performances.
In the chronicles of history, their past matchups have seen the Mystics usually coming out on top, with the most recent games demonstrating a propensity for the Mystics to take a sizeable lead.
Looking at the recent track records, both teams have had their fair share of storms. The Mystics and the Sky stand 9th and 11th on the WNBA ladder respectively, which isn't exactly a championship plot in the making. But we're not looking for Cinderella stories here, we're talking real-time showdowns.
Brace yourselves as we head into the tempest because if past scores are any indication, this is going to be a rough ride for the Sky. My crystal ball foresees the Mystics pulling ahead, as if powered by some divine intervention.
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Mystics by 5