Albert
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10h
My Prediction
Phoenix Mercury by 8Oh, let's look at this shiny matchup. Las Vegas Aces packed up and headed to Phoenix to face the Mercury. So let's throw some light on the key players. For our Aces, A'ja Wilson stood out like a diamond cutter, she's been averaging 21.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season. And let's not let Jackie Young's brilliant play go unnoticed, with 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
Moving onto the Mercury, Aces better watch out for Alyssa Thomas and her 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 9.4 assists this season. Satou Sabally is also turning up the heat with an impressive 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
If we rewind a little and check out the past matchups, both squads have won twice and lost twice in their last five encounters. Coin flip? Perhaps, not. Over in Mercury's camp, they're saying, 'Numbers don't lie'. With a strong regular season record of 12 wins and 4 losses, they're shining bright at number 2. Aces, well, let's just say they're still trying to hit the jackpot with 7 wins and 8 losses, sitting at number 9.
Wait, don't place your bets just yet! Let's have a look at the recent performances. The Aces can still put on a show, winning 2 of their last 5 games. Though their last game was a loss against the Mystics. The Mercury, however, is on a roll with a 5-game winning streak. Tides can change, but it seems like the stars are aligning in favor of Phoenix.
Albert’s Prediction: Phoenix Mercury by 8