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New York was trailing a makeshift lineup from LA by 13 points or so in Brooklyn. Then, in a game in which Sabrina broke Diana's season record for threes, Stefanie Dolson happened. Big Momma hit 4 straight in 1:47 to give NY the lead for good. Stef was 5-5 from the arc overall.
 
Holy smokes. The Sparks only played seven players and dang near beat New York. The Sparks just ran out of gas. Hats off to Layshia Clarendon. She played her heart out. I wish that we could have held on to her here in Minnesota. Clarendon is going to give you 120% effort, every time.
 
MilfordHusky said:
NYL had 32 assists on 35 buckets. Sloot had 10, as she and AT are competing for the season assist title.
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And Sabrina had 6 turnovers, it's a good thing Sloot came to New York.
Sabrina is careless with the ball in her hands.
Trys to make a great pass when nothing is there.
She is much better off the ball, then having it in her hands.
 
MilfordHusky said:
NYL had 32 assists on 35 buckets. Sloot had 10, as she and AT are competing for the season assist title.
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Sloot has overtaken Thomas in both total assists and average per game. AT has 2 more games left, Sloot only 1. So potentially AT could finish with more assists, but Sloot could have the higher average and thus officially lead the league in assists.
 
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Here's a little statistical anomaly: in the entire history of the WNBA prior to this season, 2 players had made 100 or more 3's in a season. Taurasi twice and Plum once. This year 3 have already reached the mark (Ionescu, Ogunbowale and Loyd), and 2 more could easily join the group (R. Howard and K. Mitchell). Yeah they are playing more games this season, but that's still kinda crazy the number could swell from 2 players who have done it to 7, just like that.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Here's a little statistical anomaly: in the entire history of the WNBA prior to this season, 2 players had made 100 or more 3's in a season. Taurasi twice and Plum once. This year 3 have already reached the mark (Ionescu, Ogunbowale and Loyd), and 2 more could easily join the group (R. Howard and K. Mitchell). Yeah they are playing more games this season, but that's still kinda crazy the number could swell from 2 players who have done it to 7, just like that.
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Is scoring at a record high this year? It seems like it. Vegas is near a record pace, several players have scored 40+ (some multiple times), Wilson went over 50, multiple players average 8+ assists. Combine more output per minute with a longer season, and records are falling all over the place.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Here's a little statistical anomaly: in the entire history of the WNBA prior to this season, 2 players had made 100 or more 3's in a season. Taurasi twice and Plum once. This year 3 have already reached the mark (Ionescu, Ogunbowale and Loyd), and 2 more could easily join the group (R. Howard and K. Mitchell). Yeah they are playing more games this season, but that's still kinda crazy the number could swell from 2 players who have done it to 7, just like that.
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Longer season
 
azfan said:
Longer season
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Yes, agreed. These season total records are mostly irrelevant due to the increased season length.

But 100 3s in a 40 game season is the same per game as 85 in the historical 34 game season. Surprisingly, not many players reached 85 in those seasons.

2019-0
2018- 1
2017- 1
2016- 2
2015- 0
2014-0
2013-0
2012- 0
2011-0
2010-0

So from 2010-2019, only Diana Taurasi (3x) and Sugar Rodgers (1x) hit 85 3s in a 34 game season.

So yes, total 3pa made this year is irrelevant when comparing to the past, but 6 players reaching 100 signals league growth shooting from 3. Especially more players with the ability to convert from 3 consistently at a high volume.
 
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Alyssa Thomas also has 300 rebounds and 300 assists in a season. She has an off chance (needs 25 rebounds in the last two games) at going 400/300, not that that's much more impressive than say 395 rebounds and 300 assists.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Here's a little statistical anomaly: in the entire history of the WNBA prior to this season, 2 players had made 100 or more 3's in a season. Taurasi twice and Plum once. This year 3 have already reached the mark (Ionescu, Ogunbowale and Loyd), and 2 more could easily join the group (R. Howard and K. Mitchell). Yeah they are playing more games this season, but that's still kinda crazy the number could swell from 2 players who have done it to 7, just like that.
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This has less to do with the number of games played and more to do with the % of 3pt shots taken. This would of happened just to a lesser degree even if the number of games hadn't been increased.

You can see the accuracy (red) hasn't changed that much but the % taken (green) has steadily increased.

Note: The dip in the graph is when they extended the 3pt line in 2013.

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Chicago clinched the last playoff spot. I guess there is still a little bit of jockeying for position for seeding, but otherwise no drama in these last few games of the season.
 
According to the broadcast tonight, the Aces are leading the league in attendance, followed closely by the Mercury and the Storm. Let me get this straight, the 2 worst teams in the league are #2 and #3 in attendance? Shame on the rest of the league I guess, but kudos to the fans of those 2 teams still showing up and supporting their franchise in spite of tough seasons.
 
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nwhoopfan said:
First triple double in Phoenix Mercury franchise history goes to...Sug Sutton?! Seriously? I never, ever, ever would've guessed that would happen.
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Her 11 boards were more than the starting frontcourt of Turner, Griner and Onynewere.

The Mercury head to the Big Apple to end season and extend their 10 game lossing streak.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Chicago clinched the last playoff spot. I guess there is still a little bit of jockeying for position for seeding, but otherwise no drama in these last few games of the season.
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If I have this right, a lot of seeds are locked in with one game to go:

1. Vegas
2. NY
3. CT
4. Dallas
and 8. Chicago

5. Atlanta (19-20)-->Host Dallas on Sunday
6. Minnesota (19-20)-->Travel to Indiana on Sunday
7. Washington (18-21)-->Travel to NY on Sunday

Atlanta holds the tiebreaker over both both Minnesota and Washington. Minnesota holds the tiebreaker over Washington. What's also interesting is it's very possible that these last games are just previews for the first round of the playoffs (Atlanta/Dallas and NY/DC), which makes you ask who will actually play?
 
bbsamjj said:
If I have this right, a lot of seeds are locked in with one game to go:

1. Vegas
2. NY
3. CT
4. Dallas
and 8. Chicago

5. Atlanta (19-20)-->Host Dallas on Sunday
6. Minnesota (19-20)-->Travel to Indiana on Sunday
7. Washington (18-21)-->Travel to NY on Sunday

Atlanta holds the tiebreaker over both both Minnesota and Washington. Minnesota holds the tiebreaker over Washington. What's also interesting is it's very possible that these last games are just previews for the first round of the playoffs (Atlanta/Dallas and NY/DC), which makes you ask who will actually play?
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1 and 2 still not locked. If the Aces lose and the Liberty win, they will swap places but also the Lynx would have to lose again too for that to happen.
 
azfan said:
Her 11 boards were more than the starting frontcourt of Turner, Griner and Onynewere.

The Mercury head to the Big Apple to end season and extend their 10 game lossing streak.
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They finish their season with a rematch w/ the Aces, this time in Vegas.
 
bbsamjj said:
If I have this right, a lot of seeds are locked in with one game to go:

1. Vegas
2. NY
3. CT
4. Dallas
and 8. Chicago

5. Atlanta (19-20)-->Host Dallas on Sunday
6. Minnesota (19-20)-->Travel to Indiana on Sunday
7. Washington (18-21)-->Travel to NY on Sunday

Atlanta holds the tiebreaker over both both Minnesota and Washington. Minnesota holds the tiebreaker over Washington. What's also interesting is it's very possible that these last games are just previews for the first round of the playoffs (Atlanta/Dallas and NY/DC), which makes you ask who will actually play?
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I got the feeling that Minnesota is good and will hold that 6th spot.
 
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Liberty also extended Laney for two years--that's big for them since she could have opted to be a free agent and surely could have made more money elsewhere. But she seems to be really happy in Brooklyn, loves the org, and the team.
 
Last day of the regular season:

Indiana thumped Minnesota.

Washington beat NY by 2. Stewie with a clunker today.

Connecticut and Chicago are in OT. Looks like Thomas has played limited minutes (Bonner as well), didn't do much.

Dallas beat Atlanta handily.

I only mentioned Stewie and Thomas specifically because it was their last chance to impress voters for the MVP race.

Looks like pretty much everybody other than Connecticut played their starters the usual minutes today. Thought there might be more resting of players, but I guess not.

2 more games just getting underway.
 
Didn't play today, but Copper was extended by the Sky.

Several of the potentially biggest FAs are off the market before free agent season even starts. Looking like this off season will be nothing like last year's, with several shockwaves sent throughout the league.
 
Ogunbowale went off today.

Loyd is having one of those kind of games today. Already up to almost 20 points and the first quarter isn't even over yet.
 
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