WNBA Commissioners Cup Seattle vs CT Sun 9 PM Tonight

[Bama fan]

Oops. I stand by everything I said in response to folks who disparage the Commissioner's Cup game in the W.

Apparently you weren't one of them. Can I blame the error on the fact that I'm laying in a hospital with post-surgical drugs coursing through my veins?

Hope you get better soon!

 

[Waquoit]

Are you sure about that? Amazon can afford it, but I can't see them providing the entire purse of prize money. I have not been able to find a definitive statement declaring Amazon as the sole provider of the winnings. (Did I miss them mentioning it during the broadcast?)

It's not coming from ticket sales and advertising.

 

[donalddoowop]

Well, that how the players are getting paid.

Please explain. What do you mean?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Connecticut looked rusty. Seattle looked like a team with 5 Olympians. I think the lead went as high as 31.

Stewie was the MVP--again. Lou is back, post-covid, and added $30K to her bank account. And Sue dropped some dimes and hit a few daggers.

 

[baggerbob]

Connecticut looked rusty. Seattle looked like a team with 5 Olympians. I think the lead went as high as 31.

Stewie was the MVP--again. Lou is back, post-covid, and added $30K to her bank account. And Sue dropped some dimes and hit a few daggers.

Connecticut doesn't get up and down the court very well. They definitely miss Williams in the backcourt. January, and Thomas are not enough to beat the really good teams.

 

[msf22b]

If one was to analyze the opening minutes of the game
It all came down to a Miss Breanna Stewart...a truly remarkable performance...
jet lag, champagne et al.

Blocks, steals, disruptions, boards and truly amazing shooting...from all angles and distance...

The one she missed was an off-balance, feet not set 3 (?) in which her mind appeared to tell her...just throw it up, it'll go in. everything else is.

 

[LCConnFan]

Connecticut doesn't get up and down the court very well. They definitely miss Williams in the backcourt. January, and Thomas are not enough to beat the really good teams.

IMO, this game should not have been played right after the olympics. Teams need to go back to playing each other first, before playing something like this I think CT was at a disadvantage

 

[UConnCat]

 

[RogueDave]

I was talking about the Field of Dreams game. The cup game is a great addition. …..and it’s actually being played on a real basketball court.

Field of Dreams Game was played on a real field and built to perfection by John Deere and it was gorgeous.

It was a Perfect Event for folks in Iowa as well as the many, many diehard MLB fans. It was a nod to the olden day’s of baseball were rural communities would come from miles to see the team play.

The tradition holds Into today Iowa Fans travel and are great supporters of Women’s basketball.

The little field upper left was the movie field.

 

[Waquoit]

Please explain. What do you mean?

Amazon paid a premium for exclusivity when buying the rights to this and other games. Without that premium, the players aren't getting that big payday. In fact, I wonder if there is an in-season tournament at all without Amazon's participation. So those whining about not getting the game for free are saying they don't want the players to get paid.

 

[FormerCTrez]

Oops. I stand by everything I said in response to folks who disparage the Commissioner's Cup game in the W.

Apparently you weren't one of them. Can I blame the error on the fact that I'm laying in a hospital with post-surgical drugs coursing through my veins?

Psconn, I hope you’re doing okay. Prayers for a speedy recovery from your surgical procedure. Stay strong!!

 

[psconn]

Psconn, I hope you’re doing okay. Prayers for a speedy recovery from your surgical procedure. Stay strong!!

Thanks for that. Yes, I'm well and things seem to be proceeding normally. While the world is in limited travel mode I decided it was a good time to get a new hip. Hopefully, if the world opens up again I'll be ready to hike in Peru (our 40th anniversary trip that was cancelled by the !!#^^*!! pandemic) and/or tramp one of the Great Walks in NZ (another bucket list item). Just trying to keep our active window propped open as long as possible.

 

[psconn]

That depends ! How good are those drugs?

Good enough that I had forgotten I responded to this thread until I was just now catching up.

 

[LCConnFan]

Good enough that I had forgotten I responded to this thread until I was just now catching up.

I guess this goes WAY PAST 'numb tongue', huh?

 

[FormerCTrez]

Thanks for that. Yes, I'm well and things seem to be proceeding normally. While the world is in limited travel mode I decided it was a good time to get a new hip. Hopefully, if the world opens up again I'll be ready to hike in Peru (our 40th anniversary trip that was cancelled by the !!#^^*!! pandemic) and/or tramp one of the Great Walks in NZ (another bucket list item). Just trying to keep our active window propped open as long as possible.

Glad to hear that you’re doing better.

 

[CL82]

Amazon paid a premium for exclusivity when buying the rights to this and other games. Without that premium, the players aren't getting that big payday. In fact, I wonder if there is an in-season tournament at all without Amazon's participation. So those whining about not getting the game for free are saying they don't want the players to get paid.

Or could it be that they are just saying the want the game for free.