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Lisa Leslie credits Tina Charles with the turnaround on Cambage...says Candace Parker just too light...
 
Wow. That was a war. Had to leave the room several times...
 
Lisa thinks USA has just faced their biggest challenge left in the tourney...thinks Russia would be tougher than France although Dumerc shooting lights out from 3
 
Asjha gave some good minutes on the defensive end against LJ and showed why she was chosen for the team. She was needed for some key moments in a big game and her experience allowed her to step up and deliver. She affirmed Scotter's reasoning for why she was chosen. Way to go Asjha!
 
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UConnCat said:
Asjha gave some good minutes on the defensive end against LJ and showed why she was chosen for the team. She was needed for some key moments in a big game and her experience allowed her to step up and deliver. She affirmed Scotter's reasoning for why she was chosen. Way to go Asjha!
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Agreed- she had one of the better +/- stats on the team, I would guess.
 
Great team defense by Team USA in 2nd half. Ashja & Tina were outstanding with their defense on Cambage & Jackson.

I for one would like to see France beat Russia. Don't want to see Hammond try to beat USA for the gold.
 
vowelguy said:
Kudos to Sue, Diana, & Tina -- they were the stars today.
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I actually believe that the kudos should go to the defense. I only watched the second half, and it was the defensive efforts of everyone, especially Tina in the post, and the perimeter defenders who won this game. Well done USA!!!

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vowelguy said:
Kudos to Sue, Diana, & Tina -- they were the stars today.
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Yep. Diana started the 2nd half with 2 huge 3s. Tina was a beast. Sue made her shots. Maya had some shaky moments and showed her youth on the Olympic stage but that steal of Cambage was a huge play! I also liked what Asjha did in her few minutes. Whalen was great, Catch's effort was inspiring, Seimone made some big shots. A team effort.
 
OneTrickPony said:
Lisa Leslie credits Tina Charles with the turnaround on Cambage...says Candace Parker just too light...
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I didn't see the game (will watch replay later) but if this was the case, it's nice to hear Ms. LA Sparks say this on-air rather than anyone from Storrs. A little tougher for the Orange crowd to poo-poo.

Having said that, I still think CP3 and DT are the two greatest players on the team, and I will be only too happy if CP3 has a huge game in the final. Go USA !!!!
 
Wbbfan1 said:
Great team defense by Team USA in 2nd half. Ashja & Tina were outstanding with their defense on Cambage & Jackson.

I for one would like to see France beat Russia. Don't want to see Hammond try to beat USA for the gold.
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I for one would like to see Russia in the final, so at least Hammon will win Silver. :) I don't expect Russia to beat France though.
 
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Didn't need Griner afterall. Would have been nice to have her but ultimately the team was tough and when they established the double digit lead they refused to yield it back. Tina was awesome against Cambage in the second half.
 
RadyLady said:
I actually believe that the kudos should go to the defense. I only watched the second half, and it was the defensive efforts of everyone, especially Tina in the post, and the perimeter defenders who won this game. Well done USA!!!

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16 points for Australia in the 2nd half. Defense definitely was the difference.
 
VAMike23 said:
I didn't see the game (will watch replay later) but if this was the case, it's nice to hear Ms. LA Sparks say this on-air rather than anyone from Storrs. A little tougher for the Orange crowd to poo-poo.

Having said that, I still think CP3 and DT are the two greatest players on the team, and I will be only too happy if CP3 has a huge game in the final. Go USA !!!!
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It was true. It is clear that CP3 just doesn't like being physical and bumping bodies inside. Interesting that Lisa as a former teammate would call her out.
 
UConnCat said:
Yep. Diana started the 2nd half with 2 huge 3s. Tina was a beast. Sue made her shots. Maya had some shaky moments and showed her youth on the Olympic stage but that steal of Cambage was a huge play! I also liked what Asjha did in her few minutes. Whalen was great, Catch's effort was inspiring, Seimone made some big shots. A team effort.
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Yes, definitely a team effort, and Asjha's defense on Cambage in the second half was key. Sue has to get the game ball, but Asjha also played a great game, proving she belongs on this team.
 
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I still think the US has made a mistake never allowing Hammon to play for team USA, she is awesome.
 
VAMike23 said:
I didn't see the game (will watch replay later) but if this was the case, it's nice to hear Ms. LA Sparks say this on-air rather than anyone from Storrs. A little tougher for the Orange crowd to poo-poo.

Having said that, I still think CP3 and DT are the two greatest players on the team, and I will be only too happy if CP3 has a huge game in the final. Go USA !!!!
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I watched the Lisa Leslie interview...the words were as close to verbatim as this one-fingered typist could produce.

Sue and Dee were both great...in a frenetic game the two of them...plus Lindsey Whalen...seemed to be the calm eye in the center of the storm. The Opals did bait Diana all game...right to the final whistle...the book on Dee is clearly bang her 'til she erupts...all considered her composure was excellent!
 
Tough game. We fans had to work really hard in the second half--but we got the job done.

Sue and Tina got interviews after the game.

We had no answer for Cambage in the first half. I think she was scoreless after intermission.

AJ can play defense!

Maya with a nice play to end the 3rd.

I sat with some UConn Alumni Assn and DePaul folks.

I was not in Row 115. It was Section 115. :( Row X. Near the top of the 1st level. I was loud and obnoxious.
 
Wbbfan1 said:
Great team defense by Team USA in 2nd half. Ashja & Tina were outstanding with their defense on Cambage & Jackson.

I for one would like to see France beat Russia. Don't want to see Hammond try to beat USA for the gold.
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Might not get your wish...it will certainly be a little eerie if we do get Russia!
 
UConnCat said:
Asjha gave some good minutes on the defensive end against LJ and showed why she was chosen for the team. She was needed for some key moments in a big game and her experience allowed her to step up and deliver. She affirmed Scotter's reasoning for why she was chosen. Way to go Asjha!
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Somebody tell our visiting coach from Baylor who knows that Brunson should have been selected.
 
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