Ezi has shown she needs to play, she might make mistakes, but her potential to be great is all there. If Seattle has any chance to repeat, they have to get Ezi more minutes.
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Storm recover and finish strong, win by 10.
21 for Stewie, 20 for Ezi (and 9 reb), 18 for Prince, 13 for Bird (but only 1 assist?). 2 points in 33 combined minutes for KLS and Talbot does not cut it. Give Karlie this battle of the sisters, she scored 6.
21 for Stewie, 20 for Ezi (and 9 reb), 18 for Prince, 13 for Bird (but only 1 assist?). 2 points in 33 combined minutes for KLS and Talbot does not cut it. Give Karlie this battle of the sisters, she scored 6.
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I did think Lou was more aggressive in getting shots in the paint and will get more consistent with time. Karlie had 2 3pt shots but I cant really see her surviving the landscape of the WNBA in the long run. Not athletic enough imo. Pretty cool though watching them as opponents.
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More tweets about the ATL situation do not sound good. Chennedy Carter did not play in 2nd half and it was not medical. Renee has a headache to deal with
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As an RU fan, proud of Prince for turning back the clock for a night and doing her best Jewell Loyd impression (or more accurately, her best 2012 Prince impression). She's been a good vet guard for them to have on the team--apparently Stewart asked management to bring her on last year after they played overseas together.
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I watched Saturday's Lynx-Mercury game last night. The Mercury are rapidly becoming my least-favorite team in the W. Taurasi got a T for jawing at the refs. Then Skylar got a T for jawing at the refs. Then Coach Brondello got a T for jawing at the refs. On the way out at halftime all or most of the Mercury appeared to be standing in front of the refs and shouting at them.
Ann Myers-Drysdale was one of the two calling the game. She mentioned several times that the Mercury needed to start trying to make shots rather than trying to draw fouls. It really appeared to me that their game plan was to try to draw fouls, and if they didn't, to bellyache about it. The coach certainly didn't appear to be trying to change their approach, and she joined in, too. The Mercury lost by 31 points. The refs didn't beat them, the Lynx did.
There's been some discussion in this thread about Brondello needing to go, and now I see why. They played okay Thursday night, but Saturday they were a hot mess. They're starting three American Olympians, one Canadanian Olympian, and they have an Australian Olympian coming off the bench. And they're sub-0.500.
Ann Myers-Drysdale was one of the two calling the game. She mentioned several times that the Mercury needed to start trying to make shots rather than trying to draw fouls. It really appeared to me that their game plan was to try to draw fouls, and if they didn't, to bellyache about it. The coach certainly didn't appear to be trying to change their approach, and she joined in, too. The Mercury lost by 31 points. The refs didn't beat them, the Lynx did.
There's been some discussion in this thread about Brondello needing to go, and now I see why. They played okay Thursday night, but Saturday they were a hot mess. They're starting three American Olympians, one Canadanian Olympian, and they have an Australian Olympian coming off the bench. And they're sub-0.500.
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Brondello has been underachieving w/ that franchise for years. I guess the stars on the team support her, but she should've been out quite some time ago. There are definitely some mediocre or worse coaches in the league.
Actually last night was the best game Quinn of Seattle has coached this year. The Third quarter when Seattle went flat couldn't defend or score. She put in Ezi, and switched to a zone. Suddenly Seattle had space on offense, and was making plays on the defensive end. Was worried everytime I heard the horn she was going to take Ezi out.
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Would like to see Moriah, and Mabrey to start the 2nd half, 3-9, 1st half not good for Arike, and Whitcomb having a field day.
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Sami. Whitcomb. Went quiet in Q2 and Q3, then was an assassin down the stretch. Finished w/ 26 pts, 10-16 shooting, 6-11 behind the arc, 7 rebounds and 4 assist. Lib w/ a franchise record 15 made 3's, hold off a feisty Dallas squad for a 3 point win.
18 pts/7 reb. for Laney, 13 pts/12 assists for Ionescu, Jones and Gray w/ 16 and 11 off the bench.
Harrison was huge, led the Wings w/ 23. 16 for Sabally, 15 for Mabrey.
I can't help myself. There are only 2 Washington alums in the WNBA, but they are both ballin' this season!
18 pts/7 reb. for Laney, 13 pts/12 assists for Ionescu, Jones and Gray w/ 16 and 11 off the bench.
Harrison was huge, led the Wings w/ 23. 16 for Sabally, 15 for Mabrey.
I can't help myself. There are only 2 Washington alums in the WNBA, but they are both ballin' this season!
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I would watch a NY-Dallas game every night of the week if I could. they seem to bring out the best in each other (at least from offensive end). 11 players in double figures between the two teams (13 players who scored at least 8 points).
Good to see Sabrina looking more like Sabrina. Imagine if they ever get Howard back...
Good to see Sabrina looking more like Sabrina. Imagine if they ever get Howard back...
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Sabrina is great but at times she scares me with high risk plays.
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Totally agree. When she is good she is really good.
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I’ve been impressed with what Jazmine Jones has been able to do with the minutes that she’s been given in her time in the league. Made the all-rookie team last year and is averaging 10.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.4 spg in 21 min this year. When the liberty drafted all those rookies last year: Jones, Walker, Shook, Odom, Willoughby I didn’t expect her to stick and she made me a believer. Has a chance to be the sixth woman of the year if she can beat out Plum and Hamby in Vegas or Mabrey in Dallas
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Probably one of those " I cant deal with playing with losers like you" deals.
She actually seemed to be much more in control of her game. I saw the first half of the Vegas game and she seemed to be much better at attacking the rim than trying some of her ill conceived 3pt shots. Great finisher and improved passer it seemed to me.
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Carter is a talented player who is still maturing to put it mildly. A quick glance of the ATL roster shows they have Carter, Courtney Williams, Sims and Aari McDonald. That's a crowded backcourt even with Tiffany Hayes out with injury.
ATL may be forced to ship Carter elsewhere for some help down low. The Dream haven't had any hype since McCoughtry left town and maybe the leadership was planning on Carter being the face. Now there are new people in charge who may see things differently.
ATL may be forced to ship Carter elsewhere for some help down low. The Dream haven't had any hype since McCoughtry left town and maybe the leadership was planning on Carter being the face. Now there are new people in charge who may see things differently.
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From what I've gleaned through Twitter posts, it could be more than just Carter. This season has been a rollercoaster from all areas. I'm not sure if this dysfunctional situation is related to just one player.Probably one of those " I cant deal with playing with losers like you" deals.
She actually seemed to be much more in control of her game. I saw the first half of the Vegas game and she seemed to be much better at attacking the rim than trying some of her ill conceived 3pt shots. Great finisher and improved passer it seemed to me.
Good point but I think it's Brionna Jones award to lose
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The thing is, the Dream have the potential to be a very good team, and at the very least, super fun to watch. A backcourt of Carter, Williams, Hayes, Sims, McDonald could be the quickest and in fact deepest in the league. They want to play fast, pressure you into turnovers, and put a ton of pressure on the ball.
But while C. Williams is having a great season, Hayes and Carter have only played 5 games together due to injuries (btw, they're 4-1 in those 5 games). The teams has lost twice to Minnesota by 2pts, both games where they gave up big leads. You get the sense there is something off with the team/culture, but I also think they are a couple breaks away from being .500 and squarely in the playoff hunt.
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Brionna Jones is a starter. She wouldn’t be eligible; maybe most improved player but I would go with her teammate Jonquel Jones or Betnijah Laney for that award
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My current leaders for most improved are Mabrey and B. Jones; Nia Coffey should be in consideration but her stats aren't big enough to win.
Both Betnijah and Jonquel have elevated their games to the next level, but both were very good before this season. I do wonder if anyone, in any sport, has won the MIP two years in a row, as would be the case for Laney if she won it again. On the same token, has anyone even won an MIP an MVP in the same year, which Jonquel could do?
Plum/Hamby/Mabrey would all be good for sixth woman of the year (though Dallas tinkers with its lineups enough that I could see Mabrey back as a starter at any point). Quigley is a good option here too. I wonder if Plum/Hamby split the Vegas votes which leads to another winner.
Both Betnijah and Jonquel have elevated their games to the next level, but both were very good before this season. I do wonder if anyone, in any sport, has won the MIP two years in a row, as would be the case for Laney if she won it again. On the same token, has anyone even won an MIP an MVP in the same year, which Jonquel could do?
Plum/Hamby/Mabrey would all be good for sixth woman of the year (though Dallas tinkers with its lineups enough that I could see Mabrey back as a starter at any point). Quigley is a good option here too. I wonder if Plum/Hamby split the Vegas votes which leads to another winner.
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