(On the highest level)One quick peak at the current WNBA standings reveals where the majority of action is at, and this season it is definitely in the Eastern Conference. The East has six of the WNBA's top eight teams including four with a winning record compared to only one winning team in the Western Conference. No one is really putting up a fight against Seattle (16-2) & the East after Phoenix (7-11). Yet the treacherous Eastern Conference includes the tough Atlanta Dream (14-5), the Washington Mystics (12-5), the defending conference Champion Indiana Fever (11-6), and Connecticut Sun (10-8).
The main aspect consistent which these Eastern Conference teams is solid defense followed by balanced scoring. Gritty team defense has been a key component in making the Washington Mystics one of the league's top teams. The Mystics have won 8 of their last 10 games (holding their opponents to an average of 70 points per game in those wins). 11 year pro Katie Smith has been a big part of the Mystics' success with her familiar defense & heady leadership. The former Buckeye star recently had one of the best back to back stretches of the summer vs Indiana on June 29th and at Phoenix on July 1st. Smith's 21 points helped lead Washington past the Fever, she then followed that up with 25 points in a wild 107-104 victory over the Mercury. The Mystics are a versatile team style wise in that they are prepared for a defensive Eastern conference game, but can also win in west coast shootouts.
Washington's next three games -
7.15.2010 - at New York Liberty
7.18.2010 - vs Chicago Sky
7.21.2010 - vs Atlanta Dream
The reigning Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Fever got off to a slow start due to the quick turnover from overseas play for four of their starters, but their play in the summer months has announced them as another contender. The same core that made it all the way to Finals is back with the addition of guard Shavante Zellous. We have been to a couple live Fever games and it is great to see how comfortable back up center Jessica Davenport is out there. The third year pro from Ohio State is running the floor very well, is super confident with her post moves & mid-game, and also has exceptional chemistry with her teammates. Jessica had a franchise record setting day on June 11, 2010 at Connecticut when she scored 18 points off a perfect 8 of 8 from the field in just 19 minutes! Davenport along with Ebony Hoffman, Tammy Sutton Brown & Jessica Moore make up one of the most formidable front courts in the women's game.
Indiana's next three games -
7.14.2010 - vs Connecticut Sun
7.16.2010 - vs Atlanta Dream
7.18.2010 - at New York Liberty
-- Clips of Washington vs Indiana on June 29th
The main aspect consistent which these Eastern Conference teams is solid defense followed by balanced scoring. Gritty team defense has been a key component in making the Washington Mystics one of the league's top teams. The Mystics have won 8 of their last 10 games (holding their opponents to an average of 70 points per game in those wins). 11 year pro Katie Smith has been a big part of the Mystics' success with her familiar defense & heady leadership. The former Buckeye star recently had one of the best back to back stretches of the summer vs Indiana on June 29th and at Phoenix on July 1st. Smith's 21 points helped lead Washington past the Fever, she then followed that up with 25 points in a wild 107-104 victory over the Mercury. The Mystics are a versatile team style wise in that they are prepared for a defensive Eastern conference game, but can also win in west coast shootouts.
Washington's next three games -
7.15.2010 - at New York Liberty
7.18.2010 - vs Chicago Sky
7.21.2010 - vs Atlanta Dream
The reigning Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Fever got off to a slow start due to the quick turnover from overseas play for four of their starters, but their play in the summer months has announced them as another contender. The same core that made it all the way to Finals is back with the addition of guard Shavante Zellous. We have been to a couple live Fever games and it is great to see how comfortable back up center Jessica Davenport is out there. The third year pro from Ohio State is running the floor very well, is super confident with her post moves & mid-game, and also has exceptional chemistry with her teammates. Jessica had a franchise record setting day on June 11, 2010 at Connecticut when she scored 18 points off a perfect 8 of 8 from the field in just 19 minutes! Davenport along with Ebony Hoffman, Tammy Sutton Brown & Jessica Moore make up one of the most formidable front courts in the women's game.
Indiana's next three games -
7.14.2010 - vs Connecticut Sun
7.16.2010 - vs Atlanta Dream
7.18.2010 - at New York Liberty
-- Clips of Washington vs Indiana on June 29th
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