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September 7, 2014
A position-by-position look at the Finals matchups
Here's a deeper look into the matchups that could go a long way in determining who takes control in this series. Including positional matchups and additional factors, here's a peek at how these squads shake out before we begin championship play.
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September 7, 2014
Why rebounding will be key to a Sky upset
The Phoenix Mercury's one weakness all season has been their rebounding, but the Chicago Sky haven't been any good on the boards during the playoffs either, which could make that a major key to their upset chances in the 2014 WNBA Finals.
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September 6, 2014
Finals X-Factors: Which players could be key?
As we approach tip-off of the 2014 Finals, which players could step forward and be the key their team needs to add a championship banner to the rafters for the most recent WNBA season?
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September 6, 2014
The Chicago Sky: A WNBA model of the Ten Point Plan
If you want a successful example of this plan in the WNBA, look no further than the current Eastern Conference Champions.
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September 6, 2014
2014 WNBA Finals Preview: Sizing up the Sky
in 2013, Pokey Chatman's Sky finished a banner 24-10 season being swept by Indiana. After exacting revenge and ending Lin Dunn's career, the Sky find themselves battling the best team in WNBA regular season history in their first-ever WNBA Finals
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September 6, 2014
WNBA Finals Preview: Checking out Phoenix
The Mercury have been the best team in the WNBA all season. With the defensive player & coach of the year at the their disposal, the Mercury will get their chance at history & look to ride home court advantage to their first championship since 2009.
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September 5, 2014
The 2014 WNBA Finals present a golden opportunity
With plenty of dynamic talents on both the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA has an opportunity to capitalize on the appeal and name recognition of Elena Delle Donne and Brittney Griner during the 2014 WNBA Finals.
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September 4, 2014
How the Sky survived to make the Finals
The Chicago Sky have shown a remarkable level of resilience this season, continually managing to find ways to win with their backs seemingly against the wall.
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September 3, 2014
2014 WNBA Finals schedule set
Read the dates, times, and TV schedules for the best-of-five series here.
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September 3, 2014
Mercury's second half run secured trip to Finals
The Phoenix Mercury advance to the WNBA Finals with 96-78 trouncing of the Minnesota Lynx. MVP-runner up Diana Taurasi has 31 points to lead a balanced Mercury attack with all 5 starters in double figures. Seimone Augustus had 21 to lead the Lynx.
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August 29, 2014
ECF/WCF predictions: Mercury, Sky will prevail
We bring together our predictions panel one more time for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and, in keeping with what most people expect, predict the WNBA Finals as well.
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August 28, 2014
Delle Donne, McCoughtry & the makings of a classic
Elena Delle Donne's game-winning shot in Game 3 against the Atlanta Dream capped off a series defined by dominant performers from the WNBA's biggest stars in a classic first round series.
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August 26, 2014
Time for changes in L.A. after loss to Phoenix
We've discussed the problems with the L.A. Sparks over and over here, but with their 2014 season ending with a first round sweep and blowout loss at home it's painfully obvious that they need to make changes this offseason.
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August 20, 2014
WNBA Playoff preview: Chicago's the wild card
After a season filled with injuries and health problems, the Chicago Sky are finally healthy at exactly the right time. Given that we don't know what they can do at full strength, they're one of the most intriguing teams in this year's postseason.