Both teams with great defense and, by the end of the game, horrible offense. The Storm were completely taken out of their offensive rhythm and seemed unable to get even a decent look before the shot clock. But their defense was the story of the game, 18 steals is really amazing.
The reason for that excess dribbling is that they want to run the time off the clock to get the last shot. That is why she dribbles and everyone stands around. Don't believe that if a teammate was open for a shot while she was dribbling that she would not see it and get them the ball. Chelsea normally is a very team-oriented player. Her best asset is actually her court vision and passing. I saw her play often when she was in high school. She averaged about 14 pts a game on a team that averaged around 90 a game. She probably could have averaged close to thirty in that she was unstoppable. She usually only shot when they needed a basket or at the close of quarters and halves. You have to put those plays into context.
Marine Johannès had a perfect shooting night - 6-6 overall, 4-4 from 3, and 1-1 on FT's for 17 points to lead the Liberty in scoring. I never even heard of her. I guess because she's French and never played WCBB in the USLiberty hold on win 83-78. Tina Charles with 4-4 clutch FT's in the final minute
to offset a tough game.
Must have just gotten back from playing EuroBasket - she hasn't played much for the Liberty this year.
Marine Johannès had a perfect shooting night - 6-6 overall, 4-4 from 3, and 1-1 on FT's for 17 points to lead the Liberty in scoring. I never even heard of her. I guess because she's French and never played WCBB in the US
Haven't seen anything to make me think she is. And sometimes they hint that she is even when she doesn't play, so I'd say, "no."
I’m at the game in person and Diana isn’t even on the bench.
DT wasn't even listed as a DNP in ESPN's box score either - ?? Azurá was in a boot on the bench, and wasn't listed at all for Dallas.
Phoenix played every last person available, and this was something of a breakout game for Brianna Turner. She only had 4 points, but they came at crucial times, including a huge putback with less than a minute to play, which put Phoenix back up by 3. She had 6 rebounds, which is a lot for only 13 minutes. She's barely seen the court this year, but with all the foul trouble and injuries she got her chance today. Before today the most she'd played in any game had been 4 minutes. I suspect she just earned herself more playing time.
