Stewie and Bird Out for Sunday's Game

[ochoopsfan]

Both Stewie and Bird are being rested for Tomorrows game

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Makes sense, particularly after the Commissioners Cup game. They had a lot of wear and tear just with travel, practice and all of that around the Olympics, never mind the games.

 

[eebmg]

Hope Lou is up for the challenge.

 

[Plebe]

Both Stewie and Bird are being rested for Tomorrows game

I'm sure they both need the rest. They were #1 and #2 in minutes in Tokyo (32 and 25 minutes per game) in 6 games over 15 days. Then had 72 hours to fly back, acclimate, and play in the Commissioner's Cup.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Following games after that are Wednesday and Friday in New York. Followed by Sunday at Mystics and Tuesday at Lynx, to end 5 game road trip, plus Commissioners Cup game last Thursday.

 

[ochoopsfan]

They might be getting more than one game off.

 

[nwhoopfan]

The Commissioners Cup game, which didn't count toward their record, was more important than the actual first league game after the Olympics break? Okay.


I can't help it, all I could think about as far as that game was that it was like the Flint Michigan Mega Bowl in the movie Semi-Pro. What is it exactly? Nobody really knows. But like Jackie Moon said, I've seen the trophy, and it's glorious.

 

[TC22]

The Commissioners Cup game, which didn't count toward their record, was more important than the actual first league game after the Olympics break? Okay.


I can't help it, all I could think about as far as that game was that it was like the Flint Michigan Mega Bowl in the movie Semi-Pro. What is it exactly? Nobody really knows. But like Jackie Moon said, I've seen the trophy, and it's glorious.

It was worth about $30,000 per player to the winner. Loser got $10,000. I would say it was pretty important.

 

[nwhoopfan]

It was worth about $30,000 per player to the winner. Loser got $10,000. I would say it was pretty important.

I wouldn't turn down $30 K (or $10 K either), don't get me wrong. But the game still doesn't count for anything. But the trophy is glorious.

 

[baggerbob]

I wouldn't turn down $30 K (or $10 K either), don't get me wrong. But the game still doesn't count for anything. But the trophy is glorious.

But as Sue and Stewie said it got extra money for some of the younger players.

 

[Boreifs]

But as Sue and Stewie said it got extra money for some of the younger players.

Imagine what the cost of housing is in Seattle. That will pay rent for about six months, if that. It was very important to the younger players.

 

[baggerbob]

Imagine what the cost of housing is in Seattle. That will pay rent for about six months, if that. It was very important to the younger players.

Without Sue and Stewie they lose in O/T, and Canada misses 2 free throws which would have won in regulation.
Seattle needs to find someone else to replace Sue, Canada is a nice backup, but not good enough for a championship team.

 

[Aluminny69]

Without Sue and Stewie they lose in O/T, and Canada misses 2 free throws which would have won in regulation.
Seattle needs to find someone else to replace Sue, Canada is a nice backup, but not good enough for a championship team.

KLS only played 17 minutes, with 3 points. Did Magbegor take her minutes?

 

[MSGRET]

KLS only played 17 minutes, with 3 points. Did Magbegor take her minutes?

You have to remember that KLS is coming off of COVID and may not be able to play more than that for awhile. I know someone who had been vaccinated and still got COVID. They have been tired a lot more than usual and they say that their lungs are not 100%. This is after two months since they were cleared to go back to work.

 

[baggerbob]

KLS only played 17 minutes, with 3 points. Did Magbegor take her minutes?

Yes and she played well. Loyd and Canada did not they both tryed to play hero ball down the stretch. That's on Quinn, she apparently called twoclearouts at the end of the game, and Loyd missed both shots.Then Canada came up with steal with 8 seconds left, drove missed the layup, and 2 foulshots went to overtime and they lost.

 

[Dokey]

Hope Lou is up for the challenge.

Lou played the least of the starters but got six rebounds, two assists, and three points. More importantly, Seattle built a big lead when she was on the floor. She went out and so did the lead. She put her mask on so perhaps it was Covid that kept her on bench.

 

[eebmg]

Yes and she played well. Loyd and Canada did not they both tryed to play hero ball down the stretch. That's on Quinn, she apparently called twoclearouts at the end of the game, and Loyd missed both shots.Then Canada came up with steal with 8 seconds left, drove missed the layup, and 2 foulshots went to overtime and they lost.

Not sure what better shot you can get with 6 seconds left than the Lloyd drive. As pointed out, no natural PG left after Sue. Lloyd got a great open path to the basket but just missed it. I liked Quinn giving Canada high fives and positive energy after missing those 2 critical FT's.

Finally, I am a bit surprised they gave Stewie the game off when securing one of the top 2 seeds is so critical for the double bye. I get Sue needing the rest but I think Stewie can play at a relaxed pace and even with limited minutes, would have definitely made the difference in this game. I hope this does not bite them in the tuchus.

 

[ochoopsfan]

From what I understand they were going to limit Lou's minutes the first few games until the lungs are back to 100%. Nice run for the basket against Candice Parker(what no foul?) Lou played 15 minutes the other night and 17 today.

 

[baggerbob]

Not sure what better shot you can get with 6 seconds left than the Lloyd drive. As pointed out, no natural PG left after Sue. Lloyd got a great open path to the basket but just missed it. I liked Quinn giving Canada high fives and positive energy after missing those 2 critical FT's.

Finally, I am a bit surprised they gave Stewie the game off when securing one of the top 2 seeds is so critical for the double bye. I get Sue needing the rest but I think Stewie can play at a relaxed pace and even with limited minutes, would have definitely made the difference in this game. I hope this does not bite them in the tuchus.

I agree 20 minutes of Stewie would have been enough to win the game. They don't play again until Wednesday, so Stewie is getting 5 days off.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Nice if Vegas loses today, down at the half to Washington.

 

[eebmg]

Nice if Vegas loses today, down at the half to Washington.

Tina Balling out with 16 pts at half. 4-7 from 3 but not sure that is a sustainable formula.

 

[baggerbob]

I agree 20 minutes of Stewie would have been enough to win the game. They don't play again until Wednesday, so Stewie is getting 5 days off.

Mercedes Russell played well also, but she had 7 assists, and led the team. She should never lead the team in assists, and Loyd should never take 30 shots in a game.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Nice if Vegas loses today, down at the half to Washington.

Washington trying their best to blow a 20 point 2nd half lead. Wash up by 6 with plenty left in 4th qtr.

 

[Dogstar]

The Commissioners Cup game, which didn't count toward their record, was more important than the actual first league game after the Olympics break? Okay.


I can't help it, all I could think about as far as that game was that it was like the Flint Michigan Mega Bowl in the movie Semi-Pro. What is it exactly? Nobody really knows. But like Jackie Moon said, I've seen the trophy, and it's glorious.

Imo it the Commissioners Cup was more important, thn the first league game, the cup game essentially proved tht they are the best team in the league at this point of the season, but it's the end of the of the season trophy tht they are concentrating on, and after a grueling Olympics they wanna rest these players and have them as fresh as possible before the playoffs start.

 

[baggerbob]

Imo it the Commissioners Cup was more important, thn the first league game, the cup game essentially proved tht they are the best team in the league at this point of the season, but it's the end of the of the season trophy tht they are concentrating on, and after a grueling Olympics they wanna rest these players and have them as fresh as possible before the playoffs start.

They need to win games to make sure they get a double bye in the playoffs. Connecticut has the easiest schedule of remaining games.