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[QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 2823937, member: 2117"]
Griner didn't come to play...she needs to next game if Phoenix is going to win.  Phoenix can't let the refs get to them, they became more consumed with complaining about calls rather than running their offense and playing to win.  Defensively they have to do a better job of handling switches and closing out on shooters, especially Stewart.  Give Howard looks from 15-20 feet, but close out on Loyd/Stewart/Bird.  I don't expect Seattle to shoot as well next game as they did yesterday.  Offensively, Griner has to be more involved and needs to post hard and demand the ball.  She can't shy away from physical contact and she needs to be aggressive going for rebounds.  She has a bad habit of trying to tip out rebounds with one hand instead of going up with 2.  I don't expect that to change overnight, but Phoenix really needs a lot more from her if they will win this series.  Fortunately for them, Griner is capable of dominating Seattle (had games of 29/10 and 25/6/7 assists this year) so they know she's capable.
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