Paige explodes for 44! And sets a record.

[Bigboote]

Paige has a large tatoo on her right thigh?! Or is it decorattive athletic tape?

It's not in the other pictures, might be temporary.

 

[CL82]

It's not in the other pictures, might be temporary.

Or perhaps a very specifically textured bruise?

 

[broooce]

Paige has 570 points over 29 games (out of 36 played by the Wings), avg. 19.7ppg. If she can average at least 24.9 ppg over the last eight games then she can set the new rookie record for most points in a season. Caitlin Clark set the record with 769 points over 40 games last season. I think it's do-able, what do you think?

 

[BobbyJ]

Paige has a large tatoo on her right thigh?! Or is it decorattive athletic tape?

It's K-Tape for tendinitis/soreness in her knee.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

This video of the 44 is about the same as that dropped by @gold2323 except the audio. By the half the crown realized they were watching something special and for the second half Paige had that whole crowd absolutely roaring. I was amazed.

 

[DEpup]

At times it seemed like it was almost 5 on 1 and Dallas still almost won the game on the back of Paige. That was vintage DT 2003/2004 stuff when she was carrying the load.

 

[TheGOAT23]

This game should end all ROY debate on the Bench for Citron.

All Quiet on the “Mid” Western Front. LOL

 

[Basingstoke]

Too bad most of us couldn't watch it on TV - I was getting ESPN updates on my phone as she was scoring more points. In reviewing the Gamecast, it seems that Paige didn't have a shot in the last 2:50 of the game (other than the technical free throw). For those watching, what happened? Why couldn't Dallas get her the ball (besides that last second pass mentioned here)? Geiselsoder, Berger and James each had a missed shot in that time frame. Tough loss, great game.

You might check and see if the WNBA app has an end-of-season special available to view the final games.
I bought a subscription at the beginning of the season for about $40, and I must say that it's been a tremendous bargain.

 

[oldude]

I have wondered all season how Paige is coping with playing so hard performing so well and losing losing, losing. Yes she is one of the best team players, but it has to hurt. I hope Dallas gets another #1 and works like hell to rework the team for next year.

You wouldn’t know it by Paige’s comments following tough loss after tough loss. She remains positive about her team and teammates, talking about how much she loves playing with them. Paige is a smart young lady. She knows that the team needs help. The best way to insure that some talented veterans check out the Wings during the off-season is to keep doing what she’s doing and stay positive.

 

[EricLA]

How about: Most Valuable Player

one or two more like this and she'll surely be in contention
(even if 3rd or 4th choice).

I'm just scrolling thru the thread now so maybe others have replied...

Even if she scored 40+ every game the rest of the season and ended up 1st in scoring average, playing for one of the worst teams in the league would leave her out of the conversation of MVP IMHO.

It's not MOP, it's MVP. It's often been argued on here - as much as I think Pheesa should win, you can argue that her team is rolling without her so is she really MVP? Meanwhile, Vegas has gone from outside the playoffs to tied for 4th, just a half game out of 2nd, and the best team recently not named Minnesota.

Much as I hate to say it, Wilson would get my vote for MVP if the season ended today.

Getting back to Paige - she may not be MVP, but I think she is making a legit argument for 1st team WNBA.

 

[oldude]

Too bad most of us couldn't watch it on TV - I was getting ESPN updates on my phone as she was scoring more points. In reviewing the Gamecast, it seems that Paige didn't have a shot in the last 2:50 of the game (other than the technical free throw). For those watching, what happened? Why couldn't Dallas get her the ball (besides that last second pass mentioned here)? Geiselsoder, Berger and James each had a missed shot in that time frame. Tough loss, great game.

Paige scored the last 13 pts for Dallas. Unfortunately, her teammates imploded. Quinerly dribbled into trouble and turned it over. Hines-Allen pulled down a big defensive rebound and then, with Paige standing right next to her, inexplicably tried to play hero ball, driving the length of the court for what she hoped would be a layup, only to dribble the ball off her leg and out of bounds.

As others have mentioned, on the Wings last offensive position, up by 1, Paige was doubled, dropped a perfect dime on James, who was all alone for a corner 3. Unfortunately, she clanked it. Add in several defensive breakdowns by the Wings and they let a game get away that they were absolutely in position to win.

In retrospect, on that last possession, Paige should have tried to split the double team, which she had done several times last night, and then put up some awkward, off-balance, running one hander, rather than assuming that a teammate might make a wide open shot……

 

[CamrnCrz1974]

Paige has 570 points over 29 games (out of 36 played by the Wings), avg. 19.7ppg. If she can average at least 24.9 ppg over the last eight games then she can set the new rookie record for most points in a season. Caitlin Clark set the record with 769 points over 40 games last season. I think it's do-able, what do you think?

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[RockyMTblue2]

Geno implied that Paige would have a hard time adjusting to the WNBA. I think the WNBA is having a hard time adjusting to Paige.

Remember this is our guy who said Caitlin didn't have the build for the WNBA and other things too embarassing to mention here.