Yeah. Gray stepped up in this game. She had some really great passes.
I was hoping that Powers found her shooting groove after that 34-point game against Phoenix the other day. But she struggled against Dallas and really didn't shoot much against Indiana. Really did not need her offensive game since McBride and Fowles had nice games going. Not sure what is going on with Mo Jeff.Powers was insanely hot for 3-4 games, but that couldn't last. Jefferson's production has really fallen off a cliff recently too.
Continues to be fairly significant stratification. You've got 1-5, then a gap, 6-11 jammed together...then Indiana in a class of their own. Not the good kind of class though.
If by chance Mercedes Russell is cleared to play and gets in game shape, Seattle could be 10 deep for the playoffs.
Curious why you're not a fan of Chelsea Gray. She's been a top 3 PG in the WNBA for half a decade now, and is one of the most clutch shot makers in the league. She also had a pretty good Olympics in 2021, and I wouldn't be surprised if she starts for the team at PG in the upcoming world cup (In fact, I would not be surprised if it's an all aces backcourt with Plum).
She takes unnecessarily difficult shots ALL THE TIME. Loves the fadeaway, even when a defender is nowhere near. Does it with her passing too. She likes to go w/ the spectacular rather than what will get the job done. It makes highlight reels, but it also leads to some missed shots and turnovers. The last 2 years w/ LA in the playoffs, I felt like both her and Parker mailed it in and pretty much quit on their team. Maybe they both needed a change of scenery and have gotten a new lease on life, but I don't forget about stuff like that. Also I know they are very different players and I can't expect everybody to be the same, but Plum is all out energy all game long, every moment she is on the court. Gray picks and chooses her moments and to me she is guilty of loafing sometimes. Gray is also a chronic over dribbler. She'll pound the life out of the ball on some possessions. Plum usually makes the decision to shoot, drive or pass fairly quickly. And Plum drives w/ purpose. Sometimes Gray likes to take a nice scenic tour of one entire half of the court, not really getting anywhere during the process.
My eyes are playing tricks on me. Something looks seriously wrong w/ that cat.
I agree that Gray showed well in the last Olympics and would expect her to be on the team next time around. I certainly hope Plum gets to join the 5X5 team after a successful stint with 3X3.
I would expect Gray, Plum, Loyd, and wait and see on a 4th guard. Hopefully EDD is healthy so the World has to worry about EDD and Stewie on the wings with A'ja in the middle. Those six would probably beat anyone in the world.
I saw Freaks. It had half a person who walked on his arms, but I don’t remember half a cat.
I can see how you can make that case, but when you look deeper into the numbers you see that Howard takes twice as many shots and about six times as many threes. Plus she is definitely often a main priority for the opponents defense. I really like what I have seen from Gardner but it's hard to overlook how impactful Rhyne has been with a traditionally bottom feeder (as of late) Dream team, that's is currently in the running of playoff contention.
