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Message: [QUOTE="VAUConnFan, post: 2807602, member: 501"] 1. Washington was quite impressive at home against the league leaders. Over the years, they have always turned in their best performances against the top teams. 2. Despite getting blown out, Seattle is clearly a very good team. 3. Washington had a defensive game plan very similar to those used successfully in home victories against Minnesota. Stewie, as expected, received a great deal of attention. The defense moved in rhythm to her offensive movements. I do not believe she had a single open uncontested look the entire game. 4. Ariel Atkins made some incredible plays today; A couple right in front of us, one, a steal on the defensive end in the second half, the other on a jump ball in the first half. Absolutely incredible. Ms Atkins is going to be the difference maker for Washington for many years to come. She is that good. 5. The ageless Sue Bird looked as good today on the court as she did 20 years ago. She makes everyone on the floor better. Which prompts me to declare that Seattle, despite being a young team, is built to win right now while Sue Bird is running the point. 6. Washington, very likely, got the better end of the Ariel Powers-Tayler Hill trade. 7. Do not go to sleep on Washington come playoff time. They are capable of winning it all. [/QUOTE]