Looking at the faceoff between the Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks, things are certainly heating up. Let's not forget how the Mystics did everyone a favor by beating the Sparks in two of their last five matchups. Then again, the Sparks had the last laugh in their most recent encounter. Even a cable-less weatherman can see there's a storm brewing.
Taking a glance at the season records, it goes without saying the Mystics could use some magic. With an 11-10 record, they've shown sparks of brilliance (no pun intended). But who are we kidding? The Sparks are trailing behind with a 7-14 record, which looks more like someone’s forgotten pin code than a decent record.
Shakira Austin for the Mystics has been squeezing orange balls into baskets like it's an afternoon hobby, scoring an average of 15.2 points per game in the last month. I haven't seen that kind of dedication since my pomeranian decided to devour my left slipper. And let’s not forget Brittney Sykes, who’s ball handling is smoother than silk on a buttered slide, averaging 14.6 points in her last month.
On the Sparks end, Kelsey Plum is setting the court ablaze with 19 points per game in the last month. Truly, a pyrotechnic performance, and I'm not just saying that for the pun. Dearica Hamby's recent stats are impressive too, with 15.2 points per game average, proving she’s not merely cannon fodder.
Given all the facts, and may I say my impeccable record of having a fifty-fifty chance of being right or wrong, I make my customary follow-through to score my two points worth of prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Mystics by 2