Collier in Minnesota

[ShmiCO]

Yeah my point was not about the specific game per say, but an indication of the talent differential between the teams, where MN has an Olympian (past her prime yes, but still) coming of the bench, and Dallas' best bench player averages 6ppg on 32% FG shooting.

In the post-game presser, Reeve said that Augustus had a medical procedure to drain her knee yesterday. Also that she assumes Simone is not available to play unless Simone explicitly lets her know on game day. It sounds like she's still a long ways from recovered from her injury.

I really liked Davis in this game; she got a lot done in her 17 minutes.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

"ROY a/k/a Napheesa Collier let the game come to her and played great from start to finish."

 

[Shades]

 

[Bigboote]

In the post-game presser, Reeve said that Augustus had a medical procedure to drain her knee yesterday. Also that she assumes Simone is not available to play unless Simone explicitly lets her know on game day.

Wow, that’s not good news. She really hasn’t looked like herself the last couple of games.

 

[msf22b]

I adore Napheesa, always have, since that moment in her rookie year when she woke up a sleepy offense in Bridgeport during an early round of the NCAA's with a bunch of unexpected hoops.

But having said that, I also think that she is one of the most boring interviewees around...always says the right thing, but no real flair ...insight?

 

[Zanzman]

I adore Napheesa, always have, since that moment in her rookie year when she woke up a sleepy offense in Bridgeport during an early round of the NCAA's with a bunch of unexpected hoops.

But having said that, I also think that she is one of the most boring interviewees around...always says the right thing, but no real flair ...insight?

You mean Derek jeter did for 20 years I’ll take that for Napheesa

 

[MSGRET]

You mean Derek meter did for 20 years I’ll take that for Napheesa

????????????? Did You mean Derek Jeter???????????

 

[CL82]

Meh even as a rookie she acts like a veteran on and off the court.

 

[Shades]

Once you get acclimated to the weird background noise (at the Minnesota State Fair), I think you might find this to be a surprisingly interesting interview with good questions asked. It’s the #6 pick in the 2019 WNBA draft being interviewed along with the #6 pick in the 2019 NBA draft, Jarrett Culver.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I love her take on the B Griner blow up: "I don't blame her at all."

 

[Shades]

Game Day! Only 5 games left.
Aces @ Lynx - 8/25/19
Minneapolis, MN - 7:00 PM ET
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[Shades]

45-43 MIN at the half. Gave back most of the 15 pt first quarter lead.

DRob 11 pts, 4 ast

 

[Shades]

98-77 Lynx final

Collier 23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk
Robinson 23 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast, 1 TO, 2 stl

JYoung 14 pts, 1 reb, 5 ast, 4 TO, 1 stl, 1 blk

 

[eebmg]

98-77 Lynx final

Collier 23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk
Robinson 23 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast, 1 TO, 2 stl

JYoung 14 pts, 1 reb, 5 ast, 4 TO, 1 stl, 1 blk

Even more impressive since Pheesa did not have play that well (for her)in the 2 games against the Aces earlier in the year.

And in one of her first driving moves of the game which was very aggressive, she got blocked (Wilson I think) but did not let it affect her.

11'th straight game pheesa in double figures.

 

[Bigboote]

Typical Collier game but with more points and against a top team.

 

[Shades]

 

[eebmg]

Nice selection but short changed her blocked shots.

 

[eebmg]

A few quotes dribbling out after the Aces game

Danielle Robinson leads Lynx past first-place Las Vegas

For the first time in 13 outings, all five Lynx starters scored in double digits, including Napheesa Collier, who had 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals.

“She certainly continues to build her case for best rookie in the class,” said coach Cheryl Reeve.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I thought Napheesa would transition to the WNBA well, but Lordy not this! So damn proud of her.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Shades]

 

[eebmg]

Nice interview. I guess when you are ROY contender, they give her a nice chair to do the interviews from.

 

[Shades]

From 3:30 til the end, Reeve responds to a question about the ROY pursuit.

 

[eebmg]

Can you guess which player Reeve was asked about that this exact screen captured moment ?

 

[Orangutan]