Hey Phoenix holding Connecticut WAY under 90 points today...unfortunately they might not crack the 50 point barrier. What's the lowest point total ever for a WNBA game? 63-41 Sun w/ 4 minutes left. If Taurasi and Copper are both off, Merc have zero chance in a game.
Absolutely the Mercury really have zero chance in any game that they engage in. This week the million dollar coach has four games with his team and while it might appear progress has been made on the defensive front Connecticut went deep into the bench early and was conserving energy for their next game. That may be the trademark of all Mercury opponents - conserve energy for a real opponent.
The GOAT two for 14 as the second of four games in a week proving the schedule is entirely unmanageable for her 42-year-old body. Earlier I mentioned makeshift line up the three reserves who played were three for 15.
Now the league knows how strong Connecticut's defense is consistently and while the million dollar coach in the valley is resolutely engaged in installing his defensive scheme the unfortunate truth of the matter is there's simply not enough players on the team. I'm sure Becky is absolutely livid when she thinks back to the embarrassment earlier in the month. I can assure you when they meet again the outcome will be much much different.
So due to pity on the part of the Sun they score only 70 points but maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game. The Mercury lit it up for 47 points.
A total and complete embarrassment, lack of effort, lack of any coherent offense, lack of any decent bench players. Cooper of course is having an All-Star year and Cloud brings a significant energy to the team. When Sophie is your leading rebounder however it tells you what your frontline is lacking.
I'm confident that the Mercury can surpass both the Mystics and the Fever for last place. Even with the injuries confronting Washington they continue to play hard and have a coherent defense.
This four game road trip concludes with New York and Minnesota.
Expect Stewie in limited time to surpassed 40 fantasy points but again when you're playing the Mercury you can conserve your energy and with the impressive Lynx. Reeves and Sandy Bordello who was fired by the astute management in Phoenix will most certainly rest starters after 20 to 25 minutes. I wonder who's really excited to see that Mercury bench. And I keep hearing on the board that there are so many deeply talented players who can't make a w roster. Wonder why Phoenix can't sign any of them?
Those Husky alum will most certainly chow down on the million dollar coach's defense. Earlier this week the Mercury gave up 107 points in what was a exciting shootout but a real embarrassment for those of us in the valley of the Sun.
Becomes obvious why Skyler ( who on the road in the Windy City scored 21 in an efficient 50% shooting display following a home 30 plus point victory over the Mystics) was frustrated in the valley of mediocrity. Only the mediocre million dollar coach in the valley can make Quinn look competent
Did the Mercury beat the Aces. Yes although the Aces really contributed to that loss and I guarantee you Becky Hammond will make real sure her team learns something from that defeat.
Building upon that head scratching victory the million dollar coach and his team edged the Mystics in Footprint arena by three points, lost to The Wings by 15 and the Sun by 23. A trend?
Does anyone think the Mercury will learn anything from this road trip? I know we will all learn the depths and extent of the dumpster fire in Phoenix.
