WNBA Open Thread: Five Game Foray for Postseason Positioning
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 9:04 PM EDT
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PrintCan San Antonio hold onto their playoff spot or will LA creep closer with a win on national TV in Seattle? Can Chicago salvage the season and find a way into the playoff picture or will New York make that proposition even dimmer? Can Tulsa 'shock' another team and reward their home crowd with a win over Connecticut? Is Mother Nature on the side of the Mystics with her occurrences of earthquakes and hurricanes this week? Kvetch about all of this and more here on the thread!
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Minnesota (22-6) If the playoffs started today – at least before this game is played – this would be a first-round series. This potential playoff preview should show if the Silver Stars are worth their mettle as the current 4th seed in the West. 3 p.m. ET | LiveAccess |
Connecticut (18-10) The Shock welcome the Sun after picking up their second win of the season in LA. Can Tulsa get greedy and give their fans a show at home on Volt bobblehead day? I know someone (named Jessica) who sure hopes so. 4 p.m. ET | LiveAccess |
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Phoenix (15-12) Phoenix gets the good fortune of following Hurricane Irene into the eastern seaboard. The Mercury are 3rd in the West, a half game back from the defending champs from Seattle. Washington joins Tulsa as the only officially out teams in the league. 4 p.m. ET | NBA TV | LiveAccess |
New York (16-12) New York is sitting in third in the East, one game up on Atlanta. Chicago is on playoff life support, now two games out of the postseason in fifth. Obviously, we're getting to the 'must-win' phase for Pokey and the squad. 6 p.m. ET | NBA TV | LiveAccess |
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Los Angeles (12-6) at Seattle (16-2) The Sparks come into Key Arena after what I'm sure was a stinging loss to the Shock. LA is sitting 1.5 games back from the playoffs. For LA to catch San Antonio for the final spot in the West, a win over the Storm would be quite the coup. But we all know the Storm Crazies will try everything in their power to effectively defend home court. 9 p.m. ET | ESPN 2 |
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seattle is 16-2??
Haha. At Verizon again….. Today is the Mystics’ pink game, which is a couple weeks after everyone else’s…..
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 2:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I have seen that before, Augustus makes a shot and
gets a cocky stance and frown and stares down her defender. Good girl or bad girl?
Depends on whether or not...
..her defender was just flopping to get a call. ;)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I GOT A BOBBLEHEAD!!
Just in case anyone was wondering!! Woooo hoooo!!!! Day is made.
Of course, if you follow me on twitter, you saw that my walk to the stadium was…uh… eventful. LOL. I consider it payback for the pre-game weirdness.
Grats indeed!
Yeah your walk was, um…interesting.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Craziest walk to an arena in daylight I’ve ever experienced! That’s for sure!
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You now share something in common with Rebekkah Brunson
That being that you got hit on by panhandlers…
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
No Candice...
…You can’t rip people’s heads off, even if they are holding you.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
That having been said...
…how about calling the hold next time, refs?
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
CT/TUL starters
For the Sun:
G Renee Montgomery, G Danielle McCray, F Kalana Greene, F Asjha Jones, C Tina Charles
For the Shock:
G Ivory Latta, G Amber Holt, F Sheryl Swoopes, F Jennifer Lacy, C Tiffany Jackson
Officials:
Marcus Clayton, Sue Blauch, Daryl Humphrey
Pepperdine
Julie Rousseau product. (Go Julie go!)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
So was
Miranda Ayim – here in Tulsa for a bit! Two Waves on one team in the W.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
WTCWH, Hodges?
She is en fuego so far.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure if the dance group on the floor in SA
is dancing or doing aerobics. I take it there aren’t the pros that normally dance.
She should perform the concert on a Hoverround!
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just...
…wow….
lol
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Tulsa crowd
Is loud early. And they got noisemakers! And the 1st points. Good for us trying to keep the streak alive!
mystics are NOT wearing inova on their jerseys today
I have no idea why…..
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 4:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Huh
That’s interesting. Wonder what the reason is
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe. one time mistake.
Not speculating. Let’s were how they look after….
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 4:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oooh Sophia Young...
…Never look away from the point guard. Esp. when she’s looking at you.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
DRob now getting an earful about missing Hodges as well
I get it that DRob needs to pass where the players can catch the bal, but Hodges needs to move to open space there. I don’t blame Dani for looking a bit grouchy.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
So does Brunson!
Bekky joining in the block party. Hope that is OK! ;)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
OK so
Tina Charles is pretty good this year huh (lolz)…has seven of Connecticut’s 12 points and is going to the line for a FT attempt.
It’s Sun 12, Shock 8 – 4:35 in the 1st quarter
The Lynx basically traded Charles and Montgomery away to get Whalen
I think the Lynx are the only team in the league that could make trading Tine and Renee away look like a smart move.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Charles
Now has 11 on 5-of-6 shooting.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Abi Alajuwon
applies some body muscle to Charles who decides to go out to he free throw line and shoot. And misses!
Worth noting that on almost any other team Monica Wright would also be a factor
Defensively, if nothing else…
But you know I thought it was a good trade for the Lynx from Day 1. ;)
#Whalenite
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Seimone Agusutus sees your triple-team...
and shoots over it.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
Just dropping by for a bit...
Be back for the later games… all this 12 and 1 pm stuff is hard…
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That doesn't count ;)
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Lynx romping on a couple of recent plays
Ridiculous skill level. Ridiculous.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
Connecticut 20, Tulsa 16 - End of the 1st
Tulsa squandered the last possession of the quarter and settled for a wacky off balance shot from outside…
Leaders: Tina Charles with 11 points and 3 rebounds. Ivory Latta with 8 for the Shock, including 2 three pointers. Tulsa has 4 turnovers and have been called for five fouls (compared to Connecticut’s 1 turnover and 1 foul)
That mascot bowling looks fun!
With all the mascots that can only mean one thing. It’s Volt’s birthday!
Kayla Pedersen
getting ready to check in after not playing in LA! Hope this means she’s feeling better!!
Yay!
I was sad to not get to see her play much in Seattle, but at least I got to see her pre-game.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
She’s really been working hard. Each time I see her play I keep thinking she’s trying to turn into Brunson Jr., which is not a bad thing at all.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Weird, my title didn't show up.
I was talking about Jessica Adair.
There was a sequence just now where she was very reminiscent of Brunson. 5 boards already off the bench.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Good take. Good strong take by Tiffany Jackson.
- Shanna Zolman commenting on Jackson driving to the basket and getting fouled.
Shock PR
Says Lizzie’s in the locker room having her shoulder examined but is “fine”. Um yeah. She hasn’t even played but needs to be examined? Hmmm.
She's back on the bench
Doing some shoulder roll thingies. I just don’t know what to think about all this…
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Karima Christmas goes wildly to the
basket and Shanna calls it: “I think Karima got bailed out on that one”. (she was fouled).
but someone has to hit shots when you get
four on one possession.
Was Riley a three point threat in college?
I would cheer for the Shock but it might turn out badly.
Totally back to feigning indifference. It worked vs. LA.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Um wow. Another rough game
I don’t like to see people dropped without even a glance from the officials. SMH
i think i know why inova isn't on the pink uniforms now
Today’s breast cancer game is sponsored by sibley memorial hospital which is part of the jhu system, and jhu is in Baltimore. Either way conflict of interests must be why.
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 4:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Amber Holt not afraid to fire from three
despite a season of futility. The LA announcer said “You can’t make ‘em if you don’t take ’em. Give credit to Holt”…..
Only Jessica Breland
has not played for the Sun. Only Cambage for the Shock. Shanna thnks something must be really bothering Kayla.
Breland needs to play, please.
Breland > Chuck Norris
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
if kfc becomes tulsa's sponsor, bok center will have a nice ring to it...
Bok bok bok……
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 5:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ha!
but they pronounce it “Bee Oh Kay” as in Bank of Oklahoma initials.
by ttdomi on Aug 28, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know.... But there had to be someone who had to think about BOK as a chicken cluck
or people being scared…
Charles drove right around Cambage from the
foul line for a layup.
Sheryl Swoopes with a “crafty” layup under the basket.
Game starting to unravel for Tulsa
Transition baskets are back for the opposing team.
Shanna wants Cambage to stand straight up. Don’t slap down and bail out the Sun shooter.
Connecticut 43, Tulsa 32 - Halftime
How about we guard this girl wearing #31 in blue? She has 17 first half points….
Turnovers are now at 8-1, Tulsa ‘leading’ … fouls are 9-5, Tulsa also ‘leading’…
Other stats of note
Sun have 7 2nd chance points, Tulsa has zipperoo
Sun have 12 fast break points, Tulsa has zipperoo
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
But halftime commercial
is a Ford Escape SUV. “See your Oklahoma Ford dealer and drive one. Why compromise when Ford lets you live life on full. Ford”.
I'm surprised
It wasn’t a pickup commercial…they’re everywhere (but in my garage – I like fast cars. Haha).
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you have...a fast car
i…..want a ticket……….to anywhere
maybe we can make a deal
maybe you and me, we can get somewhere
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Well...
rumor has it Jessica will be driving back to Tulsa tomorrow night for a big show at the BOK….
Whatevs.
I’m not going to wwe. That is not of any interest to me. But I do drive fast and a lot. The cops don’t like me so much. LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I do not :/
I’ve stopped speeding for a while because I got two tickets at the beginning of the year totaling about 500 bucks. Ouch.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate
Would be so disappointed (if he were watching)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He's retroactively disappointed
(For the record)
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Lynx kicked butt
I’d turn on the Shock game now, but I “don’t care” about the outcome.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
So
Does that mean they clinched home court? I thought that was on the line today… yes?
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Announcer Mike
commenting that Nolan Richardson started Cambage while Edwards brings her off the bench most of the time. Shanna says that since she is 20 maybe she feels more comfortable coming off the bench.
That could be.
Look at the Shock’s home page: http://www.wnba.com/shock/index_new.html
Great image, but not every adolescent (and 20 is still late adolescence) would necessarily relish the pressure it implies.
Shanna has hopes
the Shock will get a number one pick. I hope so too, and that it is a top-notch #1 pick year.
As in Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Candace Parker level and not Janelle McCarville, Latoya Thomas level.
I haven't even got
to thinking that far ahead. Who do you might constitute a #1 pick next year? Neka Ogwumike would probably go high, but I doubt quite that high.
Nneka IS the #1 pick next year.
There’s not really anyone else in next year’s drarf that’sat her level.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You might be right.
I was just looking at last year’s NCAA stats; no one really jumps out, so to speak, more than N.O. for sheer skill,
Don't know.
I think I agree with you on Ogwumike. She is a good rebounder and all but I don’t recall seeing much in the way of jumpers low post offensive moves. At her height, which looks to be 6’2 ish, she will have to be a four in the pros and play further away from the basket.
::ducking to avoid getting hit by the cardinal red coffee cup…::
No you just need to watch more Stanford games
Then you wouldn’t be as ignorant about her skills.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Good god, San Antonio
Why do you care if you make the playoffs…you’ll just wind up being Minnesota’s lunch.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
by WaveOcean on Aug 28, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't think I am a fan of the
knee high black socks worn by most of the Shock players. Since they haven’t been winning I think it’s time to switch up the look.
Announcer Mike
thinks the lobbying with the refs that Swoopes did at the end of the half has paid off.
"This would be a good time for the Shock to go on a run". Announcer MIke
“Yeah it would be. No time like the present!”. – Shanna
and then a pass sails out of bounds… :(
That's what I was thinking
This game is pretty chippy. (as have been quite a few recent games for Tulsa)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Connecticut 52, Tulsa 45 - 4:48, 3rd quarter
Here’s that run Shanna was wanting!! Tulsa on a 7-2 run
taylor had back spasms or the like...
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 5:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Shanna says all you gotta say
is $2 beers and you will get college students from all around Tulsa, Broken Arrow….
by ttdomi on Aug 28, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm thinking
Seriously debating – coming as a spectator instead. That’s a nice deal! LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Shhhhh...NO....
NOBODY CARES! That’s KEY. NOBODY GETS TO CARE. Ignore it. Pretend the game isn’t happening! ;)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
when was the last time you saw something like that?!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Swoopes with a dozen
Shanna likes Karima Christmas’s agressiveness. Thinks she is definitely capable of getting to the rim.
I didn't know the Shock had a player named Christmas
Christmas Jones?
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
now are you watching this through LiveAccess or are you there?
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Shanna says you can't go under any screens with
Kara Lawson as Christmas did. You gotta fight over the top and ask for help.
Shanna says there is at least one
point in every game where they completely blow the blockout assignments on free throws. And there it cost them 3 points.
21-9 run to close the
quarter of (formerly known as) doom!!!
We’re tied at 59s heading into the 4th – Tina Charles with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 fouls
Jackson with another double-double at 16 &11, Swoopes with 16 as well
No, no, no.
No streak. Nothing’s happening. Everybody ignore it.
Damn. Can’t help it: THE SWOOPES IS BACK!
Glad someone still is
“Cambage-ing” their shorts!! LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Next they'll be sneaking in spandex here and there.
Before you know it, the W will look like the Aussies.
Yeah, in a way I would prefer only a come from behind victory
because when they are up I keep sensing the coming disappointment.
Last time the Shock won back to back games....
…was in Detroit. September 18th and 23rd, during the playoffs.
Actually
Last year – May 29th and June 4th….
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, you’re right. Still, it’s a long draught….
by James Bowman on Aug 28, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
11,614 folks came today....
to see the mystics??? I would be shocked to see 5,000 folks here today….
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 5:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"Be patient with it"
says Shanna just before the Shock throw it away seconds into the shot clock.
Shanna says Sheryl looks like a whole different player today. Lots of energy.
“We gotta stay on the attack but realize the clock is on our side”.
And immediately the Shock does exactly the opposite of what she is talking about.
Lacy back in.
Shanna says she gave us great minutes. I agree. I would not put Lacy anywhere near Charles.
Curious thing about the commercial they always show saying
you should come out to watch the games. Doesn’t show a single second of game footage.
Swoopes maybe feeling it a little too much
One good thing about the Shock at a time like this – you can count on them to shoot late in the shot clock. At least I think I can.
Tulsa 76, Connecticut 65 - 1:57 to play
I feel like this might be too big of a lead for the Sun to overcome. BUT – I’ve seen badness happen at the end of games here at the BOK. I hope we can hold one!!!!
Hurricanes. Earthquakes in Washington. The Shock winning two straight. Clearly, the apocalypse is upon us. :D
trash talk between diana and a fan behind me...
Mercury made a basket. A fan tried to get Diana to respond and succeeded.. started after Diana yelled “Fuck yeah!” after a bucket.
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 5:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Good take
says Shanna. Not sure what a take is exactly but it involves driving to the basket and getting fouled.
I have a little
That I will post tonight… :)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
even the mystics couldn't win two in a row
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 6:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Congratulations to the Shock.
I’m hoping that they continue to roll on to victory – except when they come to Atlanta later this year.
From the box score
the +/- winners were Swoopes, Latta and Jackson and then Christmas and Olajaon off the bench. Holt was at 0 and Lacy -1. Cambage played 2:53.
How much do you think we can read into them winning (and generally playing better) without Cambage playing?
That’s really interesting that she’s played about 12 minutes in consecutive wins (but I missed this entire game today)…
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Two Tulsa coaches seemed to have concluded
that less Cambage minutes are better for the Shock than more.
I would still like to see them run every offensive set with Cambage working for position in the low post and her getting the ball on at least every other possession and see how that flies.
The one thing that is never gonna change is that Cambage is slow of foot. Tina Charles faced off with her at the free threw line and blew by her for a layup this game. I don’t think Cambage had completely turned around when Charles was laying it in.
She's hurt
This isn’t about being doghoused anymore (I don’t think anyway…)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured the Sparks will lose tonight...
…but they have to get that win against the Storm at Staples to get in…
SASS can’t keep losing forever with Adams back.
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FWIW
All the girls are signing autographs and there is a big a— line that stretches up the bleachers with happy fans! Tulsa digs wins!
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Um
Coach Edwards just came out and saw the autograph line (that is still all the way up to the stands). Said there’s no way we’re signing all these!! Five more minutes is all!! Steve Swetoha is chatting with her now.I wonder who wins this battle.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
What?
Why would she want to shut it down? Is she going to hold a practice now? That crazy.
#lookingformorereasonstonotgetrehired
Ha
No idea, but I think the president/owner convinced her to let it go a little bit longer. We’ll see how patient she will be…she’s pacing right now. LOL
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh no
It looks like she wins. She’s cutting the line off. I don’t know what’s going on, but I don’t think this is a good way to keep season ticket holders happy. Oh my word.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone posted on the Shock Facebook page that the
event was supposed to only be for Season Ticket Holders but that they didn’t check to see if someone was a season ticket holder. According to her, they never check at post-game season ticket holder events if people have a season ticket holder badge.
Waiting on some uploads...
Saw the WNBA tweet abt the NY/CHI game. Are the Libs squandering away a chance to capitalize on the Sun loss or are the Sky playing well? Or combo?
I am only half paying attention.
I heard them say that Pondexter got her first two points 16 minutes into the game.
They just said
“Cappie Pondexter might be about to go on a run”.
Color announcer said “Yeah, and they need a timeout to stop it.” And just then, Chatman called timeout. New York up 6 on an 8-2 run.
When Chatman is unhappy
at a timeout, she walks away from the team and broods a little bit before talking to them.
She wants them to go with a hard double team on Cappie.
Hills Brothers
Cappuchino would be a good drink while watching a Sky game as they have it on the court.
Tamera Young
explodes to the hoop and then blows the layup badly. The announcer can’t help commenting on the fact that the drive was so great and the shot so bad.
16 Sky turnovers
Announcer wants fans to help countdown to let the Sky know when the 24-second clock is going to expire.
Cathrine
throws it away trying to get it in to Fowles. Announcer says it wasn’t even close to getting there. Then they let Carson get a backdoor. “Way to easy”. Then the announcer cant help saying “YOU ARE KIDDING ME” as the Sky starts to give the game away.
Pick by Kia Vaughn
on Tamera Young and Cathrine Kraayeveld gives her daylight and she knocks down the 15 footer.
15 seconds to play, New York by two. Announcer is beside himself.
Color Announcer says Cappie is a gamer.
A player that will hit the big shot when you need it. Something that every team covets.
Is "Piph" a gamer?
She hits the three to put Sky up by one.
Pondexter misses the runner which Fowles rebounds. And then Essence Carson strips her. Another New York miss but they have the ball and a timeout with 4.5 seconds left.
Announcer says
“It’s gonna go to Pondexter”.
Color announcer says “It’s gonna start with her but it might not end with her.”
She recounts a play in New York where she kicked it out to Carson to hit the game winner against the Sky in New York.
Pondexter misses a desperation
three and Sky win it by one.
Side Note: Eshaya Murphy looking very good in street clothes and hat on the Sky bench.
Announcers are
exhausted.
Erin Thorn gets the post game interview.
“We knew they were gonna try and get it to Cappie”. They triple teamed her but she still shot it – but missed.
That was one helluva game
(I only saw the second half)
The Sky are not at all lacking for talent. They’re just terribly inconsistent.
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Liberty - Comets on!
Woo hoo!
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And right away I just have to say it:
Wow Cooper was amazing….
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I find it hard to see anyone better than Nneka Ogwumike as a draft prospect right now.
But a player who I think people might be sleeping on is Shekina Stricklen who has immense potential and a game that might translate well to the pros if she (continues to) improve her ball handling and passing skills. She had some games this year where you would’ve thought that she’s the best player in the nation.
Two other wings I like a lot who probably won’t go #1 are Shenise Johnson (Mia) and Brianna Gilbreath (USC).
My super sleeper: Nia Jackson, who was by far the best point guard in the Pac-10 this year before suffering an injury. Lightning quick, she’s improving her jumper, and plays very strong defense at the point and off the ball. The reason she’s not getting more attention is that – like Vandersloot – she’s stuck in the Pacific Northwest with no airtime and – unlike Vandersloot – plays on a non-tournament team. If Briann January can come out of the Pac-10 and make it as a starter on a playoff team, Jackson could be even better if she’s given a chance to learn the pro game.
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Personal opinion (numbers help with this question of translation a lot)
Wiggins and Pedersen are the two on that list who would clearly be similar as collegians and pros.
What separates Pedersen from most rookies is that she is notably better at something (amazing versatility for a 6’4" player) than most players of a similar style.
Similarly, Ogwumike’s post footwork is phenomenal and she has a craftiness about her (pump fakes, second moves, quick drives) that will immediately separate her from most players. If I were to nitpick, at 6’2" I think she might find scoring a bit more difficult at the pro level similar to how Appel has found scoring more difficult because players are quicker or stronger.
But I find it hard to imagine Ogwumike as anything less than a lottery pick, even if players emerge in the tournament (which has an adverse affect on the WNBA draft because of its proximity to the tournament and paucity of TV coverage that makes lazy scouting easier for NBA types).
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Don't forget, Brunson is "only" 6'2"
Nneka can similarly jump out of the building. I think she’ll find scoring easier than Appel who can’t put a book between her feet and the floor when she jumps 9sorry, Jayne). Nneka is athletic enough to just move around most posts.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I am surprised they list her 6'2"
she seems taller than other players listed that height. But maybe it is the jumping.
She jumps and she wears her hair high
But you can see in this photo that she is just about that 1" taller than Cash and Taylor, who are listed at 6’1" (so is Adams, but that’s the Big 12 “six foot one”, meaning…six feet. LOL)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang!
Who is that tall girl in the middle?? I don’t know if I’ve seen her play, but I bet she’s good! ;)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 29, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Lizzie is not only tall, but she's proportionally tall
So, like, you don’t really realize she’s THAT tall until you see her next to everyone else. She doesn’t look stretched/awkward/weird.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Height is a flawed measurement
Adams may be shorter than all three, but due to her shorter neck her shoulders are actually as high or higher than all three. Which, along with arm length, is what really counts.
Correct
What matters is wing span and Ogwumike has that big time…
I just don’t want to let Shannon get too excited. ;)
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Excited?
I get to see her play 6 rows away form me all next year. THAT’S exciting.
Nneka is just confused by anyone who’s NOT excited about her.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE Nia Jackson's game. LOVE
Someone is going to give her a shot in the W and she will reward them.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nia J.
You’re right: it was easy to say, “Oh, yeah, the Ducks—no big threat there,” and then Nia would come catapulting out ahead of everyone. I hope some smart W team grabs her.
(By the way, does anyone know what happened to Ify Ibekwe after the Storm waived her? And shall we start a California franchise called the Bay Area Waives? They could replace Tulsa as the Official Underdogs of the WNBA.)
Bay Area Waives starting lineup
F- Ashley Walker
F – Devanei Hampton
G- Jene Morris
G – Alexis Gray-Lawson (in some trade with Phx)
C – Courtney Paris (in a bidding war with Atlanta)
Reserves
G – Ros Gold-Onwude (sorry BearBint, but I did like this particular Cardinal)
Who am I missing that isn’t on a team? I can’t make too many fictional trades – would be too expensive. ;)
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You don't want
Courtney’s sis Ashley Paris?? ;)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 29, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, we'll take Ashley as well.
If we can get the #1 pick, we’ll take Nneka to keep it local.
And can we get dibs on Chiney?
Since Ibekwe is Pac-10, she’s eligible as a Friend of the Franchise.
We’ll still have more former Cal players than Stanford players, which is ideal.
This team is rounding out nicely.
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Ideal? Ideal for losing.
What’s Cal’s record vs. Stanford in the WNBA era? Yeah.
But since your purpose was to supplant Tulsa as the “official underdogs”, a roster of Cal players will do the trick.
Leave Ros off there. She wants no part of your epic failure. And don’t draft the Ogwumikes.
Leave the Paris twins, out too. They went to OU anyway.
Have your Cal players and cry a river of sad blue tears of heartbreak and losing.
:D
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ohemgee y’all crack me up major!!! LOLOL
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 29, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Such hatred.
Fine.
We’ll sign Brooke Smith and JJ Hones too IF you grant us permission to draft the Ogwumikes.
You’re not the boss of the Parises or Ibekwe (or Nia Jackson, who everyone is sleeping on and we’ll draft).
Now, leave me alone so I can draft the contract for Tara VanDerveer as head coach.
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JJ's knees are toast. :(
And Brooke…um…yeah…
But if you really want to sign Brooke (with the hook) and JJ (with the golf cart) and live in denial I’ll get you one of these to wear proudly along with a brand new shiny Stanford Homer badge.
:D
Good luck getting Tara, though. She gets paid real money at Stanford.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know who started the "Fear the [fill in the word]"
movement, but it is really overplayed…… Not a knock on the Stanford redwood, but then again for the local pro sports teams here in DC, would you like to see:
“Fear the WIZ?”
“Fear the Prez?”
“Fear the Feather?”
Probably not….
Wait a minute...
You want players that are not on a team, but then you take AGL? ;)
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Best Pac-10 player ever!
Chopped down that tree! We’re going to put all our resources into getting her!
*Ducks *
*Runs away laughing *
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The Cal loss was merely a pothole...
…on the road to greater things.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 29, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
James had a solid list of prospects shortly after this season which is also a good reference point
http://www.swishappeal.com/2011/5/1/2146416/wnba-prospects-2012
We forgive him for not listing Jackson. ;)
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Enough of about the previous 4 games...
Everyone obviously came here for tonight’s feature presentation!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Oh yeah, the BEAT LA chants are alive and well in Key Arena
If there’s one team that makes my blood boil, it’s the Sparks. Who better than us to help derail their playoff hopes?
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Two in a row you think?
The game at Staples makes me a bit more nervous…
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Hey LA! You know what else is vital to your success?
NOT LOSING TO THE SHOCK!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
You mean the Shock who are on 2 game win streak?
:)
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I have been unhappy about picking up
Christmas and Olajawon, but they got it done today. I like the big body Christmas driving to the hole.
Penicheiro posts up Bird
who looks like… Bird… on defense but it’s Peneichero shooting, so it rims out.
this is a nasty game so far
people are gonna get hit a lot
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Yes I did.
Very nice by Little…
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Camille Little puts a nifty spin move on
Parker. Little a rare 2nd round pick who ends up with a career as a WNBA starter.
I sort of wonder how many have...
Now that you mention it…
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Yeah, that would be fun.
I know I’d be interested at least.
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Third rounders in the league
Jessica Adair 2009 34
Charde Houston 2008 30
Taj McWilliams-Franklin 1999 32 (doesn’t count – ABL draft)
Jia Perkins 2004 35 (pregnant)
Porsha Phillips 2011 30 (Dan Hughes scored in each round in 2011)
Dominique Canty 1999 29 (doesn’t count – ABL draft)
Kerri Gardin 2006 34
Abi Olajuwon 2010 28
Alexis Gray-Lawson 2010 30
Krystal Thomas 2011 36
2nd rounders in the league
Jessica Breland 2011 13
Kalana Greene 2010 13
Allison Hightower 2010 15
Jessica Moore 2005 24
Shalee Lehning 2009 25
Danielle Adams 2011 20
Roneeka Hodges 2005 15
Eshaya Murphy 2007 15
Carolyn Swords 2011 15
Erin Thorn 2003 17
Shannon Bobbitt 2008 15
Shyra Ely 2005 14
Erin Phillips 2005 21
Tangela Smith 1998 12
Tammy Sutton-Brown 2001 18
Sydney Colson 2011 16
Leilani Mitchell 2008 25
Nicky Anosike 2008 16
Natasha Lacy 2008 28
Camille Little 2007 17
Allie Quigley 2008 22
Ashley Robinson 2004 14
Karima Christmas 2011 23
Sidney Spencer 2007 25
So now you're all set to write up a fan post of which ones of those are the best.
GO! :)
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Whoops
Tangela should not really be on there.
She was 2nd round, but not a modern 12 team second round.
Well... it's still 2nd round...
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Kinda was hoping the score would be more like 17-6 by now...
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Hard to expect that with these two.
LA is a better team than their record, despite weaknesses.
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If Ashley had made that layup the place would have gone wild
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Now THAT was cool
The perfect “eff you” basket to end the quarter.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
End 1: 13-11 Storm
Difference: free throws. 2-2 Storm to 0-0 Sparks.
But defense is defining things right now: neither team with an oreb after 1 qtr.
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BANK SHOT!
YOU DON’T WANNA BE LIKE KOBE CAUSE HE CAN’T DO THAT
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
HAIR IS IMPORTANT!!!
So are shoes, and tattoos, but mostly hair.
Seriously, where else do these people get to have any form of self-expression in their appearance while on the court? They’re wearing uniforms and when they are little blobs on TV it’s hard to know who is who…except by their hair.
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 30, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
did i miss something good to watch?
I drove last two hours to Harrisonburg forbade timeshare presentation tomorrow. I am doing it for a free cruise minus port taxes!!!!
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 11:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Free cruise from attending a timeshare presentation?
From what I have heard before, you are really gonna get a high pressure sales pitch. From multiple people.
I did get a high pressure sales pitch
but the dude knew when to quit it without asking me if I was interested or not. I got my cruise! YES!
Now how am I
s’posed to transcribe today’s stuff when this game is on TV? Guess it might have to wait a bit. LOL #BeatLA
Ahem....
Do I have to temporarily ban you so you’ll write about Tulsa winning 2 straight???? ;)
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But she just did
Didn’t anyone read my comment full of bad grammar?
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
That was just a teaser!
I have lots and lots of info to add (and videos too!)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
We have high expectations for Jessica.
And she can only blame herself for proving that she can write such great stuff. ;)
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TANISHA WRIGHT OUTTA NOWHERE
WE DON’T CARE HOW MUCH INTENSITY YOU BRING, LA!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Noelle Quinn
in the game. I don’t know if she has had some injury problems or Bryant just soured on her a little.
Nice try, Milton Jones
Too bad our defenders ain’t stupid enough to fall for a cheap trick like that.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Swin Cash wasn't paying attention
Still fretting over the no-call.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Wait...what? o.O
Are you…joking? Or was that in response to something the announcer said?
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sorry
I’m not as up to speed as I should be on the Sparks roster.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Um...
Ticha Penicher has been in the league for 14 years and was just voted one of the top 15 WNBA players of all time so, um, yeah…. New fan of the league I’m guessing? LOL
by Shannon Cotterell on Aug 28, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wow
See, I didn’t join Swish Appeal until summer 2010. And before that, the only team I followed and knew anything about was the Storm.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
All right, all right
The Sparks are pretty good.
But not as good as Seattle.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
She exaggerated a little
They shot 57.1% for the game…obviously still stellar for the Shock. I think the most stellar shooting percentage stat was 19-of-26 in the second half, which led to outscoring the Sun 51-29 in the final 20 minutes
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
She was perturbed by the time it was taking a guess
I did get a little bit of info from a season ticket holder…I’m planning on popping it in a fan post if she says it’s ok…
Edwards reportedly told Swetoha that the players were complaining. But at least some of the players responded that was not the case.
Some of them tweeted me and they weren’t so glad about it – I personally think this is a bad practice for a 3-25 team. Hopefully the team will make it up to the snubbed (which is supposedly happening)…
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They always do some graphs
Usually two players each game and I think you have to have a ticket or have signed up to get the autographs…
I think tonight was solely season ticket holders, but it was everyone on the roster (sans Betty, who is still not with the team)…
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I asked for a status update
Teresa had no news, but she hasn’t talked to her in the last couple days. So there’s that.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
You’re hilarious.
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
We appreciate it!
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
That was the saddest, most hopeless, most desperate heave of the basketball I’ve ever seen by the Sparks.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
So you didn't watch
The last heave of the basketball in Friday’s loss then? ;) Tee hee (sorry Sparks fans. Sorta.)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Win two games and get all cocky...
Unbelievable. ;)
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL ;) I couldn’t help it! Plus, it’s LA – my NBA nemesis! #BeatLA
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is LA your nemesis, of all teams?
The reason I despise the Sparks is because of how many times they’ve knocked Seattle out of the playoffs.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
In the NBA I have two teams I cheer hard for. One, the Thunder. And that Game 6 tip in that Pau made off the bad Kobe shot will never leave my mind. The other team I root for is the Celtics (because I used to live in Boston). And that LA hate is self explanatory. :)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
well, you cannot hate the Heat as much as I do.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
They’re pretty high on my hate list, but LA is at the top for me. I’d say Miami might be #2 tho….
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't even call that a shot.
Not even the Sparks believed in that last second. Nobody thought it was going in. That was throwing the basketball for the sake of not making the fans even angrier.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Jackson and Bird just went at it
and today and practice she and Wilingham went at it. “She brings a fire to this team and she’s not afraid to talk to her teammates”.
If you had to build a team around Parker, what kind of players would you go after?
Someone mentioned in the LA-Tulsa post from this morning that Parker would be crazy to re-sign with LA, but I’m wondering what kind of team one might want to build around her.
It’s actually tougher because she so obviously can do so much…
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Ain’t that the truth. Smooth is so very right.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I've heard the story
Have I zoned it out though?? A sign to Lailaa? Or who? I can’t seem to remember right now… ::head still foggy from the win::
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Really enjoying this game (not just because the Storm are winning)
Looking ahead way too early, it’s definitely not a given the Storm will win at Staples next game. Sparks are playing them very well.
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Especially considering it's a Key
I think LA is hanging tough for sure. Entertaining game!
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
She's got yellow going on as well.
She doesn’t have to worry about getting noticed at the supermarket…
She did the yellow
Right after the pink. But for some reason this is the first I’ve noticed the blue back! Trying to repeat the Mavs magic I guess! :)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
LOBO
Just said it “had a little parakeet flair to it”. Ummm…. ::picks jaw off floor:: lmao
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
End 3: 51-43 Storm
As mentioned above, LA is hanging in there and here’s something to watch: after the two teams combined for 1 rebound in the first half, the Sparks dominated the third quarter offensive rebounding battle:
LAS: 56%
Sea: 29%
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She is second behind LJ on my list of Storm players I wouldn't want to fight
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there anyone
NOT on the list of Storm players Nate wouldn’t want to fight? ;)
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I will not disclose that information
For fear of one of the others finding me and fighting me.
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Featherweight.
But the bigger problem is that I just can’t fight.
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Smith complaining about the foul.
It must not have been a foul. but wait, Smith complains about every foul called on her Disregard.
Kristi Toliver's theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9N3tIlEJNc
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We have a game folks....
56-53
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Come on, there are 10,000 on hand
don’t you dare disappoint!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
lol
This isn’t either one of our theories.
They’re just not good at that. :)
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they just showed Jayda Evans on TV.
Looks likes like she is running an older picture in her column.
Ha.
Glad I wasn’t taking a swig of my beverage when that comment popped up!
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
that was amazing defense
that could have been a very easy layup for LA
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
I just think it was an impatient play...
No need to take a contested shot in a tie game at KeyArena…
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Final possession
I know who NOT to give to ball to….
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
SHE NEED'NT DO SO
WE DO ALL THE ASS-KICKING AROUND HERE!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
THANKS, KRISTI!
WE HAD NOTHING GOING ON THAT POSSESSION!
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
Just to note about LA's playoff chances...
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I had them beating Tulsa but losing to the Fever and losing this one
I don’t think they’re out of it because the win against the Fever “makes up for” the loss against the Shock… and beating the Storm in KeyArena is tough no matter who you are.
I still think they’re ok…
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by Nate Parham on Aug 28, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Roadkill
You’re being too kind. What is less than roadkill? Because SASS is playing less than.
by Jessica Lantz on Aug 28, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
CAN’T BEAT THE SHOCK?
CAN’T BEAT THE STORM!
CAN’T GET INTO THE PLAYOFFS.
Lauren Jackson is back, and not a moment too soon!
they couldn't beat the mystics either
by thewiz06 on Aug 28, 2011 11:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Another bogus foul call in Seattle
No way they should have given Bird a free trip to the foul line. She created that fowl, and Christie was trying to get away from her.
Plus there was the no-call on the illegal screen by LJ
I’ve seen that before.
by RP_45 on Aug 28, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think a game should be decided by a call like that
It should have been a non call. One day the officials will call it the other way, as a charge, and it will serve Bird right.
The next 3 games may tell
The Storm now have to leave the cozy confines of Key Arena, and their sixth man, and go out on the road. We’ll soon see if they get bailed out by the refs and win those squeakers, as they did in their last 2 home games against the Liberty and the Sparks. If there is any justice in the universe, they will lose a couple of these games.
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