When Aj'a knocked down two 3's I knew it would be their night
That doesnt sound any different than most of her games in the W, unfortunately.KLS is having a brutal game. Getting abused by Jackie Young on one end and clanking 3's left and right on the other
Just an old-fashioned thrashing from the get go. Aces shot 51% overall from the field, including 47% (18-38) from three-pt. land.
They have the record for most points scored in the first 8 games. And it is interesting there is no one on team I would consider a volume shooter.
Dag
What's crazy is that the game was tied at 16 well into Q1. Next thing you know it was 39-19. Even with Cambage picking up 2 fouls immediately LA was hanging tough...until they weren't.
Scoreless for the game, 0-9. I guess she is a rookie after all.
Was watching Indy-Chicago. Quite the game until the last few minutes. Engstler is getting more comfortable with the pace and it showed tonight.
Lynx outscore Liberty 21-13 in 4th to pull out the victory.
She's still with the Liberty right now. In fact, played 17 minutes vs. the Lynx.
The loss of Thomas was most apparent on defense in the 2nd half: Marina Mabrey was given open looks and she made the Sun pay: She hit 6 of 10 from the field, including 3-6 from three-pt. land, including a clutch trey off a feed from Ogunbowale. She also hit 5-6 from the FT line and had 4 assists.
Mabrey putting up phenomenal numbers early. She could be an MVP candidate if she keeps playing so well and racking up wins. Her, Young, Plum, A. Thomas, Parker, EDD and Stewart look like top candidates early on.
Marina Mabrey and Jackie Young both played for the Perth Lynx in the Australian Women's National Basketball League (along with Sami Whitcomb). While the level of play might not be up to some of the play in Europe, they got to practice (a lot) with each other and both had really excellent seasons, leading the Lynx to the WNBL finals. Wonder if this helped both of the players' confidence levels coming "home" to the WNBA. You're right, they're both off to really solid starts for the Wings and Aces, respectively.
Based on what we're seeing, I would think so. The WNBL is good league to play in if Europe isn't an option.
On top of that, every "import" player from the U.S. reports, off-days at Aussie beaches aren't so bad, either!
I have a friend who has a daughter studying there for her law degree. Great opportunity to further her education and see an unbelievable country for views. Not looking forward to her boasting it's summer when it's Christmas thoughOn top of that, every "import" player from the U.S. reports, off-days at Aussie beaches aren't so bad, either!
Good points, all. With Sabally back, Kayla Thornton seems to realize she's going to earn her minutes via rebounding and defense. Good job last night against the Sun's tough front line.