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Hoosier_Vol said:
Caitlin Clark was in tears after reinjuring her groin late in the Fever win. She has missed 9 games so far and has never missed a single game in college or her pro career before this season. The 2025 All-Star Captain and 3-Point contestant also missed 6-of-7 threes as her shooting slump continued.

Last 7 Games
14 PTS, 7 AST (1/7 3PT)
14 PTS, 13 AST (2/7 3PT)
12 PTS, 9 AST (1/7 3PT)
10 PTS, 6 AST (2/5 3PT)
6 PTS, 9 AST (0/6 3PT)
19 PTS, 10 AST (1/10 3PT)
11 PTS, 9 AST (0/7 3PT)
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That is 7 for 49 from 3 or 14% over 7 games. Less than great I would say. Assist totals are solid but her TOs are league leading. These are not the #s that will keep the hype going.

She began the season not shooting well but perhaps she was already being nagged by injuries. I would expect that she sits out the next week with the All-Star break. I think it is time for her training team to take a long hard look at her physical conditioning program. She needs to get stronger and work on her lateral movement. There are parallels to Steph Curry and his early career struggles with injuries and his need to undergo some significant physical development just to hold up against the physical demands.

On a better (and in some ways more relevant) note, Rickea put up another strong game in the sparks win--22 points on 9 for 13 with 3 rebounds and 2 assists (+15 on the -+ measure). Two good games in row. Maybe she and the Sparks have found their groove. Rae had 5 pts. in 17 minutes.
 
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glv98 said:
She's something like 1-31 on 3 pt attempts on the road for the season, and only a little bit better than that at home. She's in a woeful 3 pt slump. She is continuing to roll up assists though.

Its getting to her mentally, she's continuing to launch herself around the court in frankly comical ways then flail and whine dramatically for calls. Last night she went on a prolonged tirade on a ref that would have gotten anyone else ejected. The team's sports psychologist has been spotted standing beside CC in team huddles.

CC needs to be nowhere near AA weekend. She never belonged there this year. She needs time away to heal physically and mentally.



Soph Slump can be brutal.
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"Caitlin Clark would like to speak with the manager" LOL! There was more than a touch of Karen-ing in that "come here" move.

Starting to believe your own hype can be a dangerous drug.....
 
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Sparks looked so good, led by as much as 27 and never by less than 15. Offense was clicking and fun to watch. Had like 25 assist on 38 made baskets. Key is having Julie Allemade back and healthy. In the last four games she has like 28 assists and just 2 turnovers. Moving KP off the ball in favor of a distribute first pg has been magical for the offense. Great pace and great space. Core 4 scoring like crazy.

They’ve now matched their win total from all last year and start back next week with two winnable games. Could be right back in position for a playoff run.

Rumor is Cam Brink will be back next week. Now or never for the Sparks.
 
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This is one soph slump that seems to be on the upswing


She was terrific last night, one of her best all round games. Her defense has gotten really good, as has her passing. She’s taking advantage of the better spacing and movement to really get to the rim and is finishing well thru contact. Still needs to shoot better from 3, a continuing challenge.
 
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Coach Jumper said:
If you can flip a switch,,,

someone woke her up..."woke" being in the prior vernacular, that is
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No it wasn’t that easy. It took lots of time and patience, been building since she came back. Hasn’t been a sudden thing. Just hope the momentum holds.

This league is incredibly mentally tough. That’s why Angel has done so well.
 
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glv98 said:

Rae has literally been a bright spark off the bench, Roberts called her a firecracker. She’s quality depth and energy. Roberts talked about trying to focus and control all that energy, which all us who watched Rae here can totally relate to
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Wow, that was a sweet move. Rae did not look like a baby fawn on that one!
 
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glv98 said:
No it wasn’t that easy. It took lots of time and patience, been building since she came back. Hasn’t been a sudden thing. Just hope the momentum holds.
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glv98 said:
No it wasn’t that easy. It took lots of time and patience, been building since she came back. Hasn’t been a sudden thing. Just hope the momentum holds.
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Something has changed in the Sparks offensive sets. Rickea is now getting to the rim instead of camping out at the 3 point line all game. its cool to see,
 
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madtownvol said:
Something has changed in the Sparks offensive sets. Rickea is now getting to the rim instead of camping out at the 3 point line all game. its cool to see,
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Julie A is a master of spacing. And RJ is moving and cutting much better without the ball.

Also Stevens is shooting the 3 lights out so that pulls defense out of the lane.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
All Major Sports should do away with All-Star games... It's a crap show in Men's and Women's sports..
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not do away with,,,,but at least make it meaningful
I could have gone to any local gym and watched a bunch of showoffs launch unguarded "4 pointers"....sheeesh
 
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Coach Jumper said:
not do away with,,,,but at least make it meaningful
I could have gone to any locak gym and watched a bunch of showoffs launch unguarded "4 pointers"....sheeesh
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Every league struggles with this issue. Mid season all-star games, no one wants to get injured and players are looking for a mid season break to get ready for play off pushes. End of season games, like the NFL, have the same issue perhaps worse. The NFL has decided to play up the "entertainment" value, which of course lies in the eyes of the beholder. MLB has tried to make the all-star game meaningful in the past but players and teams have too much to risk for what is nothing more than a glorifed exhibition game.

It seems to me that fans need to adapt expectations. A fan either embraces that these games are celebratory events where you get see your favorite players having fun or if that ain't your thing, just find something else to do during the All-Star break. Pretty simple solution, The women's Euro championships, the Tour de France, and many other major sporting events are going on right now.
 
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Orange Maniac said:
Can't get blood from a turnip.
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NashVol11 said:
People repeating the "not profitable" stuff mindlessly is more delusional than any of them

(And "nobody wants to see the WNBA succeed more than me" is clearly a lie from that guy)
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Someone failed Economics 101, as well as Accounting 101. Until the CBA is signed and new contracts are entered they are being paid what they are owed.

Again, please note, the tshirts did not state “Pay us what we are worth…”
 
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chuckiepoo said:
Someone failed Economics 101, as well as Accounting 101. Until the CBA is signed and new contracts are entered they are being paid what they are owed.

Again, please note, the tshirts did not state “Pay us what we are worth…”
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Still don't think the Ladies wil get the 50/50 Revenue sharing like NBA players do...
 
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