Can Erika DeSouza Be the Difference for the Dream?
In Atlanta’s one win over the Mystics, the Brazilian international scored 23, points while in the three losses, DeSouza never scored more than 11. On the season, DeSouza is averaging 12.4 points per game, shooting 57.1 percent from the field, and rebounding at an 8.3 rebound per game clip. For about two-thirds of the season, the Mystics have started Nakia Sanford at center. However, on average Sanford plays slightly less time than Chasity Melvin at the position. Neither is a major force in the Mystics’ arsenal, with Sanford averaging 6.0 points per game to Melvin’s 5.2 points per game. Sanford shoots the ball better than Melvin (47.8 percent to 43.4 percent from the field), but Sanford also turns it over more. Melvin is a more effective shot-blocker and a slightly better rebounder than Sanford, but it is unlikely the success or failure of the Mystics will hinge on this position. Advantage: Give the edge to the Dream. Power Forward: Can Crystal Langhorne Continue to Dominate at this Pos
