I know a lot of people have been saying that Loyd needs to step up. I think that matching up against the Mystics is far better for her than matching up against the Dream. She has struggled against the defense that Hayes, and co. are able to put on her. I will not lie, I have never watched a Storm vs Mystics game so I have no knowledge of their defensive scheme against her. I think that this series will be easier for Loyd, because January was a very good defender. Most of Loyd's easier score the last 4 games came on switches with Taurasi and anyone not named January. This is where I think it goes to show how good Bird and Stewart have been this year. I think Howard and Clark are good, but they aren't elite like the other 3 starters. Clark can shoot an open three and post up, but is otherwise not very dynamic. This hurts Loyd because they can stick their best defender on her every game, and rest a really good offensive player by defending Clark. Howard is very good, but is a foul waiting to happen and loses a lot of passes. The Mystics have the fr superior bench. If Seattle is going to win, their starters are going to carry the load. The Mystics have two high-scoring starters, but they have a lot of role players that can put up double digit figures. This should be a great and entertaining series. Good luck to both teams. Go Seattle!!
