QingJames wrote:Hey, I am jonesing for some basketball. Would love to watch some of these games, can anyone suggest which of these matchups are likely to be the most competitive and entertaining?
The top 4 seeds seem pretty likely to win their 1st round matchups. They are just plain the best 4 teams. But you can't overlook the Mystics with Elena Delle Donne and their past championship experience, so I think the 4/5 matchup will be most competitive. And I think NY can put up good fight, they are playing well to end the year.
Beyond that the Mercury have been a perennial contender for years but Taurasi is finally slowing down a bit and the team just hasn't been themselves this year because of the Griner situation. The NY Liberty are fun, they have Sabrina Ionescu who's been a killer this year, Marine Johannes is fun and their center Han Xu has a chance to be really special. And the Dallas Wings have some exciting young players led by Arike Ogunbowale.
#1 Aces have former MVP A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum who's been nuts this year, Chelsea Grey and a deep and talented roster all around.
#2 Chicago Sky are the defending champs led by Candace Parker, Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Kahleah Copper.
#3 Connecticut has reigning MVP Jonquel Jones and a deep and talented veteran roster including Alyssa Thomas, Bonner, Brionna Jones and Courtney Williams. They play great defense and like to get out on the break.
And #4 Seattle has former MVP Breanna Stewart and all time great Sue Bird, plus Jewel Loyd and others. They are really good on offense and can score a ton of points.
I expect the top 4 seeds to advance and then the 2nd round and championship series should be excellent.
