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Paige played really well tonight, and the rest of Wings looked a lot more locked-in than usual. Just came up a hair short. Great game!

21 points and 7 assists, zero turnovers, a steal, a pair of boards and one foul for Paige.

And she appears to be that "coach on the floor". too.
 
AidanFan20 said:
Paige played really well tonight, and the rest of Wings looked a lot more locked-in than usual. Just came up a hair short. Great game!

21 points and 7 assists, zero turnovers, a steal, a pair of boards and one foul for Paige.

And she appears to be that "coach on the floor". too.
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The game was certainly competitive. But there were also a number of head scratching plays by several Wings players that kept the Wings from earning the win. Carrington and Jones, the two Stanford grads, who made some really nice plays, were among the worst offenders with several “out of control” plays that just should not happen with veteran players at this point in the season.

I also thought it was bizarre that Koclanes brought in Yeuru to defend Brionna Jones with 21 seconds left when Hines-Allen was a much better option. Yeuru got lost on a switch leaving Naz Hilmon wide open for the game winning shot.
 
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AidanFan20 said:
Paige played really well tonight, and the rest of Wings looked a lot more locked-in than usual. Just came up a hair short. Great game!

21 points and 7 assists, zero turnovers, a steal, a pair of boards and one foul for Paige.

And she appears to be that "coach on the floor". too.
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I know it's probably a fool's errand to compare NBA and WNBA players, but I really feel like Paige can become the SGA of the W. Not gonna blow you away with highlight reel plays, but more like a stealthy assassin killing the other team softly with uber-efficient shooting and smart playmaking with minimal mistakes.
 
Paige continues to rewrite the record books. After last night’s game, she tied the legendary Cynthia Cooper as the fastest player in the history of the W to reach 400 pts. It should be pointed out that Cooper achieved that fete in 1997 as a member of the champion Houston Comets, during the W’s first season. Cooper was a 10-year veteran of the European pro leagues in 1997. Paige of course is just a rookie.
 
It wasn't a great mid-range game from Paige last night (her 3's were really good, except for the last second impossible shot), but her 7 assists, zero turnovers and active defense were certainly great, and it's great that she kept shooting during stretches when shots weren't going in.
I find it perplexing that Koclanes finds it desirable or necessary to park Paige in a corner (without any cuts or movement) for many second half possessions. I realize that it's a game of adjustments, but don't make adjustments until the game dictates that they should be made.
Also, why wasn't Geiselsoder on the floor for the last possession. I thought that she was a great option to get off a 3.
 
ctbro1999 said:
I know it's probably a fool's errand to compare NBA and WNBA players, but I really feel like Paige can become the SGA of the W. Not gonna blow you away with highlight reel plays, but more like a stealthy assassin killing the other team softly with uber-efficient shooting and smart playmaking with minimal mistakes.
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Definitely can see that and I like the comparison. The only part to exclude is SGA's penchant for drawing fouls. ;)
 
It was a back-and-forth entertaining game with each team going on runs when it looked the other team might be in control.

The difference for me seemed to be that the Dream had too many "candy from a baby" opportunities on offense where someone on the Wings either missed an assignment or the Dream were able to find a mismatch to exploit and got a lot of easy buckets as a result.

On the other side it seemed that the Wings had to work much harder and hit some tougher shots than the Dream did. Plus as some pointed out the Wings made a bunch of "WTH?" kind of plays where they were throwing the ball away or just throwing up prayers.

Great game overall for Paige. Hit a couple of big 3s down the stretch (one of the old fashioned "and one" variety) and looked like she might carry her team on her back to victory. However, defensive breakdowns on the other end and nothing but empty possessions after the two threes by Paige and a good opportunity for a w for the Wings was left on the table.
 
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fireford said:
It was a back-and-forth entertaining game with each team going on runs when it looked the other team might be in control.

The difference for me seemed to be that the Dream had too many "candy from a baby" opportunities on offense where someone on the Wings either missed an assignment or the Dream were able to find a mismatch to exploit and got a lot of easy buckets as a result.

On the other side it seemed that the Wings had to work much harder and hit some tougher shots than the Dream did. Plus as some pointed out the Wings made a bunch of "WTH?" kind of plays where they were throwing the ball away or just throwing up prayers.

Great game overall for Paige. Hit a couple of big 3s down the stretch (one of the old fashioned "and one" variety) and looked like she might carry her team on her back to victory. However, defensive breakdowns on the other end and nothing but empty possessions after the two threes by Paige and a good opportunity for a w for the Wings was left on the table.
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The deciding difference was Naz Hillman, who unexpectedly was shooting lights out from 3. The didn't make the adjustment, or felt that they didn't need to make adjustments, to defend this.
 
Jackalope said:
The deciding difference was Naz Hillman, who unexpectedly was shooting lights out from 3. The didn't make the adjustment, or felt that they didn't need to make adjustments, to defend this.
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I agree with Dallas failed to make the adjustment,. Disagree with the unexpectedly statement as she's been making 3 point shots throughout the season.
 
ctbro1999 said:
I know it's probably a fool's errand to compare NBA and WNBA players, but I really feel like Paige can become the SGA of the W. Not gonna blow you away with highlight reel plays, but more like a stealthy assassin killing the other team softly with uber-efficient shooting and smart playmaking with minimal mistakes.
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Well said. Love watching SGA. He's known for what looks like effortless movement with and without the ball and what is referred to as his "silky handle" is a good comparison even though Paige herself says she admires and tries to emulate Kyrie's game. Either way, she is the "go to" especially when the team needs a "stealthy assassin".
 
WiseWillie said:
Well said. Love watching SGA. He's known for what looks like effortless movement with and without the ball and what is referred to as his "silky handle" is a good comparison even though Paige herself says she admires and tries to emulate Kyrie's game. Either way, she is the "go to" especially when the team needs a "stealthy assassin".
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Does this mean PB is moving to another team for her 2nd year & then win the Championship? :) :cool: :)
 
oldude said:
The game was certainly competitive. But there were also a number of head scratching plays by several Wings players that kept the Wings from earning the win. Carrington and Jones, the two Stanford grads, who made some really nice plays, were among the worst offenders with several “out of control” plays that just should not happen with veteran players at this point in the season.

I also thought it was bizarre that Koclanes brought in Yeuru to defend Brionna Jones with 21 seconds left when Hines-Allen was a much better option. Yeuru got lost on a switch leaving Naz Hilmon wide open for the game winning shot.
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Carrington went to NC State. Her last game there was the thrilling OT loss to UConn in the NCAA tournament. Edwards did not foul her on the last shot.
 
my2cents said:
Carrington went to NC State. Her last game there was the thrilling OT loss to UConn in the NCAA tournament. Edwards did not foul her on the last shot.
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Close, but no cigar. Carrington went to Baylor, but you are right that she took the last shot that was controversial. Foul, not the way the entire game was called. It would have been more controversial if they did call a foul IMHO.
 
my2cents said:
Carrington went to NC State. Her last game there was the thrilling OT loss to UConn in the NCAA tournament. Edwards did not foul her on the last shot.
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I was at that game, one of the best I’ve ever seen, but Carrington was not a member of a very good NC State team.
 
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