Stewie and Bird Out for Sunday's Game

[nwhoopfan]

Yeah, it's a double edged sword. I understand wanting to get their players some rest after the Olympics, but they lost a game in the standings to both the Aces and Sun today. I would think getting the highest seed in the playoffs is important also.

 

[baggerbob]

Yeah, it's a double edged sword. I understand wanting to get their players some rest after the Olympics, but they lost a game in the standings to both the Aces and Sun today. I would think getting the highest seed in the playoffs is important also.

Getting seed 1 or 2 gets a double bye.

 

[eebmg]

Finally, I am a bit surprised they gave Stewie the game off when securing one of the top 2 seeds is so critical for the double bye. I get Sue needing the rest but I think Stewie can play at a relaxed pace and even with limited minutes, would have definitely made the difference in this game. I hope this does not bite them in the tuchus.

Hmm. I would not have thought this if I knew Stewie was welcoming Ruby into the world.

 

[BRS24]

"Stewart told me she would miss only two Storm games to bond with Ruby and to rest. When the Storm play the Liberty for the second time this week on Friday night, she will be there."

Stewie's Family Grows

On top of winning Four Championships and MVPs in the last year, Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay have welcomed a baby into the world.

the-boneyard.com

 

[Dogstar]

They need to win games to make sure they get a double bye in the playoffs. Connecticut has the easiest schedule of remaining games.

I agree, but with the strengthes tht team has its not really necessary. I thk tht they'll tear thru any team they face like a hot knife thru butter.

 

[baggerbob]

I agree, but with the strengthes tht team has its not really necessary. I thk tht they'll tear thru any team they face like a hot knife thru butter.

My 3 top teams for the playoffs would be Las Vegas, Connecticut, and Minnesota.
Quinn needs to become a better end game coach for Seattle to have a chance.
Really wish they had waited until the end of the year for a contract extension.
Think she is a great lady, but the jury is still out on her ability as a coach.

 

[Dogstar]

My 3 top teams for the playoffs would be Las Vegas, Connecticut, and Minnesota.
Quinn needs to become a better end game coach for Seattle to have a chance.
Really wish they had waited until the end of the year for a contract extension.
Think she is a great lady, but the jury is still out on her ability as a coach.

I agree

 

[Happydad745]

The Storm has dropped 2 in a row now with Sue and Stewie out.

 

[Dokey]

I agree

Yes, knowing how to close out a game is what separates good coaches from great ones. The Storm have lost three games this season due to poor end of the game management. While Lloyd was crushing it for three quarters, the Liberty figured how to handle her in fourth quarter, yet she remained the main threat. Switching the emphasis to getting Lou shots would have won the game.

 

[baggerbob]

Yes, knowing how to close out a game is what separates good coaches from great ones. The Storm have lost three games this season due to poor end of the game management. While Lloyd was crushing it for three quarters, the Liberty figured how to handle her in fourth quarter, yet she remained the main threat. Switching the emphasis to getting Lou shots would have won the game.

Playing a lineup of Russell, Ezi, Lou, Loyd, and Canada would have been better. Better defenders, and rebounders, size does matter, and Lou at the three where she belongs.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Playing a lineup of Russell, Ezi, Lou, Loyd, and Canada would have been better. Better defenders, and rebounders, size does matter, and Lou at the three where she belongs.

Ezi was mostly ineffective yesterday. Disappointing, coming off her big game against Chicago. She unfortunately is very inconsistent. Point is, playing her more wouldn't have helped. Talbot outrebounded her 5-1 yesterday. And NY plays a small lineup, so a lack of size doesn't hurt against them.

 

[bbsamjj]

I've been impressed with how well Seattle has performed given they've been playing without Stewart and Bird. Yes, two straight losses, but by 6 total points on the road. Doing that with a lineup of Canada/Loyd/KLS/Talbot/Russell is pretty impressive, imo.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Any chance Loyd was just plain out of gas? Gold Medal game in Tokyo on Sunday, Commissioners Cup game in Phoenix on Thursday, Chicago on Sunday(no Stewie or Bird) and Brooklyn on Wednesday(again no Stewie and Bird). Over 6700 miles and 13 hour time zone difference.

Coach Quinn is in her first year of coaching and already she has to be tagged between good and great. Just curious what was Geno's record in his first year of coaching(12-15)? How has his record been in close or OT games the past few years?

IMO the "Blame" game gets way out of hand.

 

[baggerbob]

Any chance Loyd was just plain out of gas? Gold Medal game in Tokyo on Sunday, Commissioners Cup game in Phoenix on Thursday, Chicago on Sunday(no Stewie or Bird) and Brooklyn on Wednesday(again no Stewie and Bird). Over 6700 miles and 13 hour time zone difference.

Coach Quinn is in her first year of coaching and already she has to be tagged between good and great. Just curious what was Geno's record in his first year of coaching(12-15)? How has his record been in close or OT games the past few years?

IMO the "Blame" game gets way out of hand.

Geno wasn't coaching the defending WNBA champions his first year either.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Geno wasn't coaching the defending WNBA champions his first year either.

Minus 3 key players. This roster is not the same as last season's team.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Geno wasn't coaching the defending WNBA champions his first year either.

With Howard and Witicomb both gone, neither was Quinn

 

[nwhoopfan]

With Howard and Witicomb both gone, neither was Quinn

And Clark. The replacements for all 3 are downgrades.

 

[ochoopsfan]

And Clark. The replacements for all 3 are downgrades.

forgot about Clark because she has been injured since the overseas season.

Not a bad job for a coach to lose those players, have the best pg and best player in the league miss the last two games and only one game back.