Live thread: Eastern Conference Finals, New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream - Game 1
by Jessica Lantz on Sep 5, 2010 6:53 PM EDT
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PrintWho: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
What: The Eastern Conference Finals begins with Game 1 in New York, after an extended break for the Dream, who knocked off the Washington Mystics in two games. It took the Liberty three games to get by the Indiana Fever and advance to the Conference Finals. As just deternined earlier today in a thriller, the winner of the East will earn the right to join the Seattle Storm in the 2010 WNBA Finals.
Where: Madison Square Garden - New York, New York 7:00 p.m. est || NBA TV || LiveAccess
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You guys missed a game for the ages earlier
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
(Exhales deeply)
All right, now I can just sit back and watch the ECF unfold without any stress.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
I hope
This game is as good as that first one today…what a great game that was!!! (unless you’re SethPo)
or OVJ
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
sob sob
they’re not going to replay the game on ESPN3
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
All right Atlanta
You wanted us? Here we come. That’s right, I said “Atlanta”. They’re my pick to win the ECF. I’m still not sold on New York.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Ha
already changed your pic and signature, I see…I still can’t believe that game, man!!
by Jessica Lantz on Sep 5, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
neither can i
we were down 50-67…they were just smacking us with 3s all over the place…we completely abandoned our inside offense…we were still down by 12 with 3:30 minutes left…Sue Bird was playing like a rotting corpse for most of the game…
we won this game with our offense, not our defense. I have to find myself a copy of this game; i will never forget it. This is the most inspiring comeback I’ve seen in a long time…even better than the miraculous 75-74 Game 2 victory against LA last year. Back then I knew we weren’t going to win any championships. But we are ready this year.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Only 17
The Storm were down 19 at one point today
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Any game predictions?
And any thoughts from the Seattle fans on who you’d rather face in the Finals?
I think I'd have more fun if Seattle were to beat New York instead of Atlanta
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Dream start small
I thought they might go back to the regular starting lineup, but Marynell sticks with Miller and Price.
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Dunno why
In Game 2 against Washington we ran away when she came in to replace Miller.
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
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I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
I don't think Shalee Lehning is a starting point guard
Solid backup, but she either needs to become more of a scorer or a better defender to start.
Live Access
That means you guys are gonna have to listen to New York announcers all night long
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Where's LJRotter at?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
good
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
OMG
Get Erika in the game before Taj scores 40
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Taj Gibson?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
3 airballs, timeout, New York leads by 5
What are you looking for tonight, pilight?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Run and run some more
Angel, and the Dream as a whole, often start slowly. We need to dictate tempo. We can outrun the not-fast Lib and wear out the not-deep Lib.
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
they seem to be outrunning you right now
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
So, like, will Atlanta have a new starting point guard next season?
Maybe Latta will be back for a third time.
We're keeping Latta!!!
At least I hope so! LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Sep 5, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No chance
Meadors likes big guards
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
I could watch the last 20 seconds of that game all day
Western Champs for the first time since 2004, baby!
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
i don't think cappie was out of bounds there
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
glad to have you here
6-0 run by Atlanta…
what were in pity over? Or is about Washington?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
oh dear
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Glad to see you join in (even if you are having a pity party. boo.)
by Jessica Lantz on Sep 5, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey hey..
Still trying to understand how the Storm won that game…
But looking forward to another good one here…
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i have no idea
we won with our offense, not our defense, that’s for sure
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
getting that sinking feeling again?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
That was the most controlled I've ever seen Armintie Price
And if she remains controlled, she could be a devastating force…
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That play is what Atl does so well
and why they can win this…
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27-21
What are you guys thinking?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
you have to hit layups like that
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
crowd getting impatient...
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
i suppose if you want to be technical about it, this game is closer than game 1 vs Washington…
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
nobody has scored yet, we've played 2 minutes
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
hehe
i’m not the only one who makes that sound
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
that looks like a blocking foul
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Jump ball?
WTF?
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
the refs said, "to heck with it, you guys figure it out"
you’ve been rather quiet!
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
This rebounding is unreal...
…except for the fact that this is just what they do.
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De Souza isn't even really shooting the ball...
She’s just tossing it at the backboard so she can grab it again and get another, closer shot… lol
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And?
You say that like that’s not what she always does. If the refs are calling it tight, she’ll shoot a million FTs.
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I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Not at all surprising...
and the reason why she shot such a low percentage in the paint last season…
But it just strikes me everytime I see it – rare to see a player do that in basketball. Almost never happens (so deliberately) in the NBA.
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A pass to herself
And some stat padding with the rebound. Nice strategy. LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Sep 5, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
How important is Janel McCarville?
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79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
of the utmost importance?
why is that?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
ah
does she love you?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Don't like this lineup
I don’t like the Lehning-Price backcourt combo. One can’t shoot, the other one won’t.
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
it's been working so far
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
too many layups, too many shots close to the basket
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
just like that, it's back to 4
that was way outside
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
she's carrying the team
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
they have to win this
Atlanta’s a very dangerous team
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
no foul? oooooooookayyyyyyyy…………
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
is that the name of a knick?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
this would be a very disappointing loss for Atlanta
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
you guys needed that
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
nice to hear "let's go liberty" chants
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
44-39
How’s the outlook?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Impressive line for Castro Marques
In 12 minutes…
0 points
0 rebounds
0 assists
0 steals
0 blocks
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what a scrub
did she even touch the ball?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Unfortunately
She’s 0/5 from the floor
She does have one foul
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i bet 0 turnovers and 0 fouls, too
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
oops
Not a foul, a turnover
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
"Technology is all about packing mega performance in small spaces, right?"
Who wrote this Shake Weight commercial?
Every viewing provides a new experience!
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When keeping it real...
goes wrong
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Quite remarkable...
A NY-Sea would be an outstanding finals for this league…
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This is why I felt the Liberty would win
They just have a more well-rounded team
If people box out, they struggle to create offense.
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See what happens when you don't play rugby against Mitchell?
Suddenly she’s a very effective pg again..
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OMG
Get Erika back in before it’s too late
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And...
This series might be where that Pierson trade really shows its value (not that it was ever in question).
Pierson is just the type of no fear player you need against Atlanta’s post.
It’s not just “you can’t guard me” but I don’t care throwing you down if you keep trying to rebound over me.
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For ATL fans-
When did de Souza go to the bench?
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(instead of starting)
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Last series
When the playoffs started. Made sense against Washington. Against New York, not so much….
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heh
It’s funny because it sounds dirty…
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Red velvet cupcakes...
YUM!
I had one of those yesterday…I would start being good at something if I ate more of those….
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Maybe...
But my taste buds would be satisfied..
WAIT…are you saying I’m skinny!!!
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Pierson is killing them...
Seems like Lyttle could guard her better…
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If Powell ever gets hot..
I know it’s the Story of the season… but lord…
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Sorry i'm late to the second half
looks like a lot is happening
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
oh snap
now the liberty lead by 5
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
All you have to do against the Dream is box out
Washington – you didn’t have to give up!
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you two go way back, it seems
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
the refs should have called a foul
that would have been better for new york
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Yep!
Ultimate team player.
Love to see a player stay ready without pouting after a demotion.
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Vaughn still inspired.
Wow.
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price just got punk'd
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
i shouldn't have mentioned the score
i jinxed new york
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
The pace gets slower and slower...
…and the Lib look better and better
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
oh man
all tied at 56 for the final 10 minutes…this game is the scales of justice.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
They just want you to say it
They want your attention.
They’ll be fine now.
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THEY CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
I think they feel it....
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#5 was wide open...
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
damn, my live access is much slower
it just happened now
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
NBA TV doesn't come with cable
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Depends on your provider
I have cable and I get NBATV
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Cappie time.
Big three…
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4 point ball game
4 minutes left
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
no foul called?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
just like game 3, eh?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
why take angel out?
There’s 3 minutes left in the game!
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Unlike most players
Angel can’t be trusted to not foul out.
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
no foul
atlanta can’t capitalize
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
that's a bailout foul
atlanta had nothing going, even though they had a two on one
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
things are going to get testy if the Liberty make the finals...
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
not really
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
nice try
less than a minute to go
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Yeah baby!
Run Izi Run!
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Time left...
Can go for two here..
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how did #8 get to roam free like that?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
this has been a tight game all the way
I say don’t go for the 3 yet
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Mental mistakes, not rebounding are killing the Liberty right now
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Well..
Then Lyttle grabs the rebound…
So …
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what
just
happened
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
to think this girl had 5 fouls
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
How
do you give up rebounds on free throws?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
sorry LJRotter
Hope to see you for game 2
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
that's it
Atlanta wins a road Game 1 again
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Cappie,
this outcome has nothing to do with the calls.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
She's gonna see the game film
And regret having to pay that fine.
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ouch
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Cappie's gonna get fined
Verbal ref smackdown!
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I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Yeah for real...
She didn’t even try to avoid it.
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(Link didn't work for me in title)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujl9rx-RURo
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Yeah
Shaq got his money’s worth.
Now imagine if he had to tolerate WNBA officiating…heads might roll….
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I'd pay to see that
Wilson Chandler called ’em out on Twitter. IT WAS AWESOME.
I am the victim of a basketball jones.
That's the kind of tweet worthy of a fan shot :)
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congrats pilight
there’s a reason i picked your team to win the East.
But after what I saw tonight, I think New York can win game 2. It’s a longshot, but they can do it if their bench helps out more. Cappie had to carry too much of the weight.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
I don't know if it's a long shot
They blew that game with some bad mental mistakes…
If they dedicate themselves to boxing out, it’s not impossible to imagine them winning.
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yeah
i don’t know. Atlanta looked pretty scary on their home court against Washington…
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Well..
That’s partially because the Mystics didn’t show up – they looked shellshocked…
You know Cappie will show up
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yeah
but what about the rest of the team?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
79-66
81-66: We swept the Purple and Gold at Staples!
82-74
91-88: We dethroned Phoenix after being down by 17!
The Sparks? Check. The Mercury? Check. The Eastern Conference Champion? Bring it on. We're ready for anything you've got. Let's go Storm!
Oh I see your point
But provided they show up and just do what they did tonight in the 2nd half to get the lead, they’ll be in good position to take it.
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If you'd told me
Angel and Izi were going to shoot 7/25, I would have said we get blown out.
I believe in Rising to the Occasion
I believe in Pushing It
I believe Women are Emotional
I believe Nothing is Out of Reach
I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
I believe in My Team
I believe We're in this Together
Exactly...
They definitely seem to be peaking right now…
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Here's your stat of the day
Bench points
26 Atlanta
22 New York, Seattle, and Phoenix combined
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I believe in Dreaming Big
I believe in Taking What is Mine
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I believe We're in this Together
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