VAMike23 and I were at the game this afternoon. Give the Mystics credit. They were down 18 early and getting blown out of their own building; they came all the way back, stayed in the game, and put the Lynx away in the 4th quarter. The Mystics today were so much better without EDD; they got scoring from all over the floor; Quite impressive.
As for the Lynx, EricLA is absolutely right about the aging core; Relying almost entirely on their wits and wisdom because there is very little elite athleticism upon which to rely(And make no mistake, there was some elite basketball ability and intensity on the floor). the Lynx have the players to get them through a best of five series, but are going to have a tough go in the regular season trying to establish home court advantage (It should be noted that the Mystics have always given Minnesota fits in the Maya era). Seimone and Whalen are operating on gasoline fumes and the little spare tire doughnut. Sylvia was physically hampered in the second half with the ankle injury. My feeling is that Danielle Robinson will eventually take over the point with Whelan providing relief; Much better defensively and has three times the foot speed. Minnesota did not get much help up front off the bench.
BTW: It embarrasses me to admit to being unaware that Asjha Jones is now a Mystics assistant coach. She was on television tonight discussing her rude awakening of an initiation to the WNBA; Much more physical, much more elite talent.
