WNBA Opening Night Games.

[eebmg]

CT front court pounding LA so far.

 

[nwhoopfan]

So...other than one big game, Cambage not really doing that much for LA. Carter doing almost nothing so far. Raise your hand if you predicted Canada would be their best addition thru free agency/trade. Appears to be the case so far.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Sky edge the Lynx in the nightcap. Sloot started a little slow by her standards in the assists department, but with 11 today I think that puts her back in her usual spot leading the league per game.


Guess who is #2? Kelsey Plum.

 

[cancontent]

Kudos to Jefferson, Milic and Westbrook for being able to step in and contribute the way they did last night. Yes, it's expected as they're pros, but with less than 36 hours and facing the Sky, you never know what to expect.

The roster decisions, while some head scratching and some logical, Minnesota could hopefully be onto something. The Lynx found core players for their roster in this fashion before. I recall Carleton being a late edition to the team after being cut by the Sun as a rookie. She turned that into a long term situation by showing she could fit a role with the team. Hoping the same can happen for Jefferson and Westbrook.

 

[eebmg]

New-look Lynx improve but see same result, fall to 0-4 after loss to Chicago

Newly acquired Moriah Jefferson ran the offense smartly, and Aerial Powers, stuck in a shooting slump, scored 11 points with nine rebounds. But a balanced Chicago lineup was too much.

www.startribune.com

In a tumultuous week with significant roster churn, Jefferson signed with the team Friday. She got in one practice and one shootaround. And then she went out Saturday and scored 16 points with five assists. She got the Lynx offense flowing. She kept the ball moving.

"Seems point guard isn't that hard," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve joked. "Don't overthink it. Just show up and play. Moriah gave our team confidence. It let our team settle in and do what they usually do. That position was taking care of."

No comments on Evina.

 

[TC22]

Boggles the mind Baylor lost in the round of 32.

Because Destanni is now on that team I watch their games. I thought the same thing.

 

[nwhoopfan]

The new direction Liberty are off to a rough start.

Ryne Howard might do ok in the W. Dropped 30+ today, gotta be among the league leaders in scoring, and Atlanta looks improved from last season.

 

[cancontent]

Wasn't sure if this is the right thread, but it's a great post I thought should be shared.

 

[eebmg]

Why is Nalyssa Smith not playing in the Indiana / Atlanta game?

Edit. Oh I see. Sprained Ankle.

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[Reypl21]

Why is Nalyssa Smith not playing in the Indiana / Atlanta game?

I think she got injured at the very end of the last game with the Dream.

 

[eebmg]

I think she got injured at the very end of the last game with the Dream.

Thanks. Just looked it up. Sprained Ankle. Sounds game to game.

 

[JellyBean]

Atlanta and Rhyne Howard are looking like a solid fit. Rhyne's skill set is perfect for the WNBA. Glad Naz got some minutes out there.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Glad Naz got some minutes out there.

Productive. 8 pts/5 reb/3 assists.

Looking at ATL's roster, seems kinda cobbled together, but they are 4-1. Jettisoned most of the players that were responsible for Team Chaos it appears.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Wings jumped out to an 18-6 lead on the Mystics, but Washington came storming back, were up 3 at the half. Now the Mystics are blowing them out in Q3. Kinda like they did to the Aces.

 

[nwhoopfan]

A'ja Wilson and Ryne Howard were named the Players of the Week. I don't even think Wilson was the best player on her own team. Who votes for this stuff? Young and Plum are driving the bus for the Aces, and Hamby is doing pretty much exactly the same as Wilson, minus the blocked shots.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Somebody got hurt for the Mystics. I missed who it was. Hines-Allen has only logged 7 minutes, so it was probably her? I thought it was a guard but Cloud and Atkins are both over 20 minutes. It happened in the first half, whoever it was.

 

[eebmg]

Somebody got hurt for the Mystics. I missed who it was. Hines-Allen has only logged 7 minutes, so it was probably her? I thought it was a guard but Cloud and Atkins are both over 20 minutes. It happened in the first half, whoever it was.

Yes. Myesha Hines Allen went down with a Knee Injury. Did not look good.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Yes. Myesha Hines Allen went down with a Knee Injury. Did not look good.

Yeah, I've had the sound off and only halfway watching. Agreed, looked bad.

 

[bballnut90]

Shakira Austin looks really really good. So fluid and comfortable out there, she's dominated tonight for Washington.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I was just about to post something about that. She and Howard have both looked WNBA ready from Day 1. Makes you wonder why their teams didn't do better in the most recent NCAA Tourney.

 

[Geew1992]

Can we say this draft class is way better than last year??!!

 

[Geew1992]

I was just about to post something about that. She and Howard have both looked WNBA ready from Day 1. Makes you wonder why their teams didn't do better in the most recent NCAA Tourney.

Let’s be honest… Howard took time off in a lot of games

 

[Bigboote]

Yes. Myesha Hines Allen went down with a Knee Injury. Did not look good.

I thought it looked like she and Harrison (?) knocked knees and Hines-Allen may have a quad bruise or something. We'll see.

Agree with everyone about Austin. I saw her first two years with UMD, hardly saw her at Ole Miss. Announcers keep talking about her being "offensively raw", but she's been hitting some tough shots, finding some good shots, and not playing beyond herself in the three games I've seen.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Merc thumping Aces so far.

What did Plum do to all the WNBA refs? They hate her this year, she can't catch a break.

 

[eebmg]

Merc thumping Aces so far.

What did Plum do to all the WNBA refs? They hate her this year, she can't catch a break.

Aces cut the lead. 43-39 Mercury at half. Tina with some much needed offense to hold the Mercury together.

Did I see Diana go after Skylar on the bench?