Sparks are struggling right now but I think they can turn it around. Each of the last two years they've had dry spells and then put it together in the playoffs. Parker has been inconsistent, but when she is at her best, LA can comfortably beat anyone. Minnesota might be past its prime....Maya has been up and down the last couple of years after some really dominating seasons. Fowles is great, but the other three starters haven't been up to par on a regular basis. I still think they can put it together and make another finals run. Playoffs this year should be incredibly exciting and unpredictable.
I agree with some things, but not others.
I agree that the playoffs should be unpredictable and exciting. This is the most parity I can recall.
I think that when Parker is at her best, they can beat anyone. I’m not in agreement with the “comfortably” part.
This “dry spell” for L.A. looks worse than past ones. They are only 12-8. Parker, Nneka, and Gray are playing well, but all have played better in other years. Lavender has played much better. They have lost home games and away games to inferior teams.
Maya’s game is affected by Sylvia’s presence. Maya is more effective with a passer at the high post. Sylvia draws the defense and clogs the lane, so cuts to the hoop are rarer. That said, I do think that Maya’s game may have dropped a little, but I’m not sure why.
Of the other Minny starters, Whalen seems to have lost the most. Seimone and Brunson have occasional good performances. Maya and Syl are in their prime. The other 3 are not.
