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hangtyme24
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 2443
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:12 pm ::: |
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Tally24 wrote: |
I hate the official’s proclivity to cater to Minnesota’s antics.
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jap
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:14 pm ::: |
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Jantel & Masha needs to hurry on up and join their teammates. They may not be available until next weekend.
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hangtyme24
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:14 pm ::: |
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bryan_february_ wrote: |
I'm glad the Sparks won this one. The calls against them at the end were bogus. |
Bologna. I thought it was me. Im proud of Nneka for not fouling out. The old Nneka would've had 4 fouls by halftime LOL
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wnbashockballa
Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1145 Location: YOURHAIRNEEDSSOME,GREECE
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:14 pm ::: |
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mad but not really they won on a last second shot that everyone in the building knew gray was gonna take... 24 freaking TO for a "veteran" team is just inexcusable ..some of mayas quick shots might as well be TO's as well,
once lynx can gel i really like the additions and kiezer looked good so thats a plus
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blaase22
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jap
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:20 pm ::: |
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Next stop: Indiana for a Tuesday night match against the Fever. Then on to Connecticut on Thursday night before the home opener next Sunday vs the Merc.
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Smoovie
Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 3960 Location: H-Town
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:29 pm ::: |
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boom*NNEKA*nneka
Joined: 31 May 2012 Posts: 855 Location: San Pedro, CA
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Posted: 05/20/18 6:41 pm ::: |
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On paper, we had no business being in that game, let alone winning that game. Yes, Minnesota's sloppy basketball and turnovers helped a lot, but really proud of the way our team executed and pulled it out on (another!!) buzzer beater by Gray. She had three defenders on her, and still pulled it off! Well done indeed.
I thought Gray, Ogwumike, and Sims all played really well, and we would not have won it without them. However, I thought the unsung heroes were Carson and Williams. Carson was knocking down her shot, looked good in that pick and pop, and played some pretty solid defense. Williams looked energized, in control, and yes it is only one game, but she looked much better than last year.
It was strange watching Pondexter and Williams both in and being somewhat gun-shy. Maybe it's them getting acclimated to Agler and their new teammates, but at first, I was happy seeing them pass and look for others, but after a while, I was like, "Come on you are in there to create a shot for yourself or for others." The Sparks having options is a good thing.
Wiese didn't get as many minutes as I thought she should, but as others have suggested, I suppose Samuelson got the minutes because she is a bit bigger.
All thinks considered, I'm happy with the W, and hopeful that we can build upon this as our road trip continues (Tuesday in Indiana, Thursday in Connecticut). Way to pull it out Sparks!! |
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jap
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Posted: 05/20/18 7:03 pm ::: |
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boom*NNEKA*nneka wrote: |
On paper, we had no business being in that game, let alone winning that game. Yes, Minnesota's sloppy basketball and turnovers helped a lot, but really proud of the way our team executed and pulled it out on (another!!) buzzer beater by Gray. She had three defenders on her, and still pulled it off! Well done indeed. |
Like CP3 says, "Chelsea is a bully!"
boom*NNEKA*nneka wrote: |
I thought Gray, Ogwumike, and Sims all played really well, and we would not have won it without them. However, I thought the unsung heroes were Carson and Williams. Carson was knocking down her shot, looked good in that pick and pop, and played some pretty solid defense. Williams looked energized, in control, and yes it is only one game, but she looked much better than last year. |
Chelsea missed all four of her tries from beyond the arc, but she got it done in the paint. Odyssey was decent with 1-3 from downtown (33.3%), and I hope she either maintains or increases that ratio as the season continues. A dynamic front court like the Sparks normally sports should provide a long range sniper's bonanza virtually every contest. Cappie's lifetime percentage from downtown is greater than 35%, and I really want to see her shine beyond the arc this season.
Riquna is now some two years removed from the ACL injury, and that is normally when players regain their full past athleticism. I thought she was trying too hard at times tonight, although she did snare 4 steals to go with Chelsea's 6 counts of larceny. As she settles in, her offensive game should start to flow once more. It will be HUGE if she takes off on shooting binges every now & then this season a la Kristi Toliver.
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It was strange watching Pondexter and Williams both in and being somewhat gun-shy. Maybe it's them getting acclimated to Agler and their new teammates, but at first, I was happy seeing them pass and look for others, but after a while, I was like, "Come on you are in there to create a shot for yourself or for others." The Sparks having options is a good thing.
Wiese didn't get as many minutes as I thought she should, but as others have suggested, I suppose Samuelson got the minutes because she is a bit bigger.
All thinks considered, I'm happy with the W, and hopeful that we can build upon this as our road trip continues (Tuesday in Indiana, Thursday in Connecticut). Way to pull it out Sparks!! |
Yes, it is good to behave like unruly guests in the champion's house. Nneka needs help with CP3 out, and Chelsea and Odyssey stepped it up tonight. The other players need to elevate their respective games to cover the huge hole Candace leaves with her absence.
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Silky Johnson
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Posted: 05/20/18 8:11 pm ::: |
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https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/998232421001846784
#HateHard approved! I hate the Lynx, but I'm here for pettiness, all day, every day!
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Nixtreefan
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Posted: 05/20/18 8:27 pm ::: |
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Who woulda thunk it Booyah.
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SpaceJunkie
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Posted: 05/20/18 8:35 pm ::: |
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Who woulda thunk it Booyah. |
Not surprising. The Lynx lost to the Liberty at home when Tina Charles was out a couple seasons ago because they are stupid and don't know how to get up to play teams without their top players most of the time.
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Shades
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Posted: 05/21/18 3:31 am ::: |
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SpaceJunkie wrote: |
Nixtreefan wrote: |
Who woulda thunk it Booyah. |
Not surprising. The Lynx lost to the Liberty at home when Tina Charles was out a couple seasons ago because they are stupid and don't know how to get up to play teams without their top players most of the time. |
Probably didn’t help to have an emotionally draining championship ceremony right before the game.
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Shades
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Posted: 05/21/18 3:31 am ::: |
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<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cFc4G25PRcQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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SpaceJunkie
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Posted: 05/21/18 6:45 am ::: |
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Shades wrote: |
SpaceJunkie wrote: |
Nixtreefan wrote: |
Who woulda thunk it Booyah. |
Not surprising. The Lynx lost to the Liberty at home when Tina Charles was out a couple seasons ago because they are stupid and don't know how to get up to play teams without their top players most of the time. |
Probably didn’t help to have an emotionally draining championship ceremony right before the game. |
I'd rather be pumped up, not emotional drained for a championship ceremony, so nah. Plus Lynx were somehow winning at halftime then did nothing in the 3rd quarter.
It probably won't look good on Maya Moore's resume right now that even Karlie Samuelson has a higher career winning percentage than her now. 😡
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pilight
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Posted: 05/21/18 8:44 am ::: |
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This is the first time the Lynx have lost a Ring Ceremony game and the first time the home team has lost one since the defending champion Fever lost their home opener to Atlanta in 2013.
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Shades
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Posted: 05/21/18 9:59 am ::: |
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The 2011 ring ceremony was not close to the grandeur of the latest one. Did you see the video I posted?
All those turnovers weren’t typical of the Lynx, so something was up.
Or maybe Candace Parker’s karma gods were a force too powerful to contend with. She must have been laughing her butt off at home.
I may have to find her “vomit moment” tweet and register the outcome of this game as a worthy contender.
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SpaceJunkie
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Shades
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Posted: 05/21/18 11:32 am ::: |
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SpaceJunkie wrote: |
I am outraged knowing the Lynx are once again the biggest laughingstock of the WNBA! |
Can we at least wait until the Lynx also lose to the Wings and become the first home loss to the Liberty in their venerable new arena before declaring them a laughingstock?
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This year better not end up like 2016 when the Lynx gifted the Sparks a title! |
You’re perpetually confused. The refs gifted the Sparks in 2016. Reeve gifted IND in 2012.
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I had a feeling the Lynx might lose this game, like they lost to the Liberty when Tina Charles was out a couple seasons ago, but I didn't bother predicting that here because I didn't want to sound negative |
You’re rarely unfairly negative about the Lynx.
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if the Lynx lost I could've celebrated and said BOOYAH! |
You need to come up with your own catch phrases.
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SpaceJunkie
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Spark4Life
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Posted: 05/21/18 12:06 pm ::: |
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adamj95 wrote: |
If the Lynx want to repeat, they might want to not turn the ball over 24 times compared to just 7 for their opponent. |
Not happening, whether they want to or not. Trophy is coming home to LA. 😿😿
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