Seattle Storm is coming in hot as a handful of jalapenos with the likes of Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, who've been tossing points around like it's a game of hot potato. Ogwumike in particular has been sizzling, averaging 17.8 points per game last month. Don't forget about Gabby Williams, either. All in all, we've seen a pretty strong season from the Storm so far, reflected in their #5 position in the WNBA standings and a winning record of 12-7. Their recent performance against New York Liberty was pretty much the cherry on top, sealing their sweet, sweet victory at 79-70.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Connecticut Sun, currently sitting at the lowly #13 position. Their 2-16 record this season is gloomier than a rainy Sunday with a broken TV. Ahem, I mean, hasn’t been remarkable. Marina Mabrey is certainly holding her own with her 15.2 points per game average this season, and Tina Charles? She's not far behind. But the question remains, will it be enough to counter the might of the Storm? Their recent loss to Las Vegas Aces at 68-86 hardly inspires confidence.
Looking at the past encounters, this "Seattle Storm at Connecticut Sun" matchup feels like the sequel to a movie we've seen a thousand times before and the ending? Bit of a spoiler but... The Storm usually wins.
After an in-depth analysis of these WNBA rivals, I present to you Albert's Prediction: Seattle Storm by 17.