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Message: [QUOTE="FridaFriend, post: 3821868, member: 8582"] When I read the posts about this game, I was reminded of a game back in 2017. UCONN had just defeated South Carolina for its 100th victory in a row. Kia Nurse played much of the game with a sprained ankle. The following game, Kia was on the bench in a boot. The team, which still had Gabby, Napheesa, Katie Lou, Crystal, and Saniya, barely won the game against Tulane (by 3 points). The team never got in synch without Kia. It wasn't because Kia was the best player or the point guard. She was just reliable to do certain things on offense and defense and there was an empty space without her. I think that's what happened with Paige's absence. Once, some years ago, the US national team was playing at the world championships or the Olympics. As usual, they had the best players in the world and they were playing under Geno. They were playing poorly; too many turnovers and too little teamwork. Geno called a timeout and Diana T called the team together. She told them let's just forget the complicated plays and do one simple thing we all know. It worked and they stuffed the opposing team. We have the players and the talent today. When we lose players that are really important to the flow of play, it may be time to simplify for everyone else. [/QUOTE]