WNBA Semifinals - who you got?

[Childhood]

AB was a very nice girl in college. And she becomes a dirty player in WNBA. What a big change.

 

[GamecockFam]

This stat is crazy. Just one free throw between these two last night?

I think Boston's defense has caused Wilson to take more fadeaways.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

As much as I enjoy watching basketball, I have not watched a WNBA game this season. Didn’t see this play so I’m not making a judgement here. It’s just way too physical and it wasn’t always like this.

 

[Dillon77]

Agreed. I'm not even sure whether I think it favored one side or the other in the Fever-Aces game, because Boston was getting away with a ton of stuff, but so was Young - honestly, kind of the first time I recall seeing Jackie playing what I think was a kind of "dirty" style, with a LOT of contact away from the basketball.

And I do understand why Reeve was upset because Phoenix is extremely physical and in that matchup the more physical the game, the more it works to Phoenix's benefit, since they run a lot more ISO plays and the Lynx need that freedom of movement to get open or into the lanes. I feel really bad for Phee because the last month and a half has been something of a nightmare and I have a hard time seeing how the Lynx can come back from this (a) at all and (b) with Phee on the bench. Fingers crossed it was just a rolled ankle and her tears more emotional than physical.

Hmmm. As a guy who still lugs his body out to play in a Sunday morning league, I find teams react to what the refs are calling...or not calling. Players who are inclined to be physical tend to be even more so, but those who generally are not can even get caught up in it. And those players physicality is even more glaring because it's out of character and unexpected.

Not using this as an excuse for any one player, but it is an indictment of a philosophy of "letting 'em play" in games that showcase the alleged best and brightest. It's disappointing.

 

[Blue Huskie]

As much as I enjoy watching basketball, I have not watched a WNBA game this season. Didn’t see this play so I’m not making a judgement here. It’s just way too physical and it wasn’t always like this.

I agree with you. I’m really souring on the pro game. It’s no longer about basketball skills. The strongest and most aggressive are being rewarded. It’s more like the old roller derby. Not fun anymore.

 

[JellyBean]

I saw the bad news last night about Phee. Not good but no need to fear. We got Bridget, Maria, and Alanna. First to three. Rally the troops...and if we miss three 3-point attempts in a row, take it to the rack. With so much attention on the officials today, we are getting some calls. Let's go, Lynx!! First to three. It ain't over. Let's see who our Dawgs are out there today.

 

[JellyBean]

Oh damn.......

Going to be a fun game. We are going for Game 5 back here in Minneapolis.

 

[bballnut90]

Indy pushes it to game 5. Regardless of what happens in game 5 it's been a heck of a run for a team that's endured so much adversity this year. Monster efforts today by Boston and Mitchell. White proving once again she's among the best coaches in the game. The turnaround they've made from 2+ years ago is remarkable.

 

[Dillon77]

Boston so very aggressive today in the paint, drawing fouls to the tune of 10-13 from the FT. line. Las Vegas hit 8-11 as a team, with Wilson 3-6 and Young 4-4.

Boston, Mitchell, Sims and Coach White got this one across the finish line to force a trip back to Las Vegas.

 

[GamecockFam]

Woohoo! Go Fever! I love the grit on this team.

 

[cancontent]

Indy pushes it to game 5. Regardless of what happens in game 5 it's been a heck of a run for a team that's endured so much adversity this year. Monster efforts today by Boston and Mitchell. White proving once again she's among the best coaches in the game. The turnaround they've made from 2+ years ago is remarkable.

Agreed. It's a testament to what the front office has done over the last 3 - 4 years. There's a great foundation to build on for many years to come, potentially.

 

[bballnut90]

Minnesota playing well through the first half. In a potentially unexpected turn of events, we could see the Fever make the Finals without Caitlin Clark and the Lynx get there without Collier.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

I kind of want A'ja to win for the legacy stuff.

But Aliyah winning would also be cool. And the Fever winning a title without Clark would be an all time hilarious thing that could happen.