WNBA discussion thread?

[NashVol11]

I’ll bet you $100 she’s broke as a joke in less than 5 years.

I'll take that bet

 

[gule]

she's as polished as a turd can be.

 

[NashVol11]

she's as polished as a turd can be.

How many WNBA games have you watched this season?

 

[gule]

Probably 15 or so, but if the games turn out to be runaways or not entertaining I will not stick around to watch the ending sometimes. same as with all sports that I watch. I try to see games that have a Tn connection but that is getting scarce these days.

 

[madtownvol]

she's as polished as a turd can be.

Way to keep it classy!!!

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[chuckiepoo]

…same color. Must be on clearance.

 

[knoxvol52]

…same color. Must be on clearance.

 

[LV renaissance]

Those that are interested in the Sparks, you might want to turn on ION right now. Sparks making a comeback at Seattle with 3 minutes left with Rae and Rickea making pivotal buckets. They are up by 5 after being down by several points.

 

[VolBalls33]

Rickea Jackson has 27 points hoping she or Rae make the winning basket. 97 97 43 seconds left. Sparks balls.

 

[VolBalls33]

Likely first time 4 players from one team scored 20 plus points. Great road win!! Sparks only 2 games back from the 8 seed to make the playoffs.

 

[LV renaissance]

The New York Liberty is really in a slump since Breanna got injured, losing 78 to 62 to lowly Connecticut. This marked their 5th loss in the row. I know there has been ongoing talk about how individual game +/- game stats often don't match the eye test nor the stat sheet. As discussed, it is possible that somehow a player being in the game where the team happened to have a hot streak even if their stats aren't notable may get a favorable +/-. Also, since there are fewer defensive stats (think fg % of the player you are guarding), it also possible that your +/- stat skews negative despite good offensive stats if your opponent is scoring easily on you. I think in the past, that is why Rickea's +/- stats are often not what one would predict when she has positive offensive stats. Despite all these possibilities, some times the stat just seems bats--- crazy. Below are the NY stats from last night's 16 point loss. All the players who played 10 + min had at least a -8 +/- stat or lower. The extreme exception is Johannes, who despite no point, no rebounds, no free throws, 0 % shooting, 2 assists offset by 2 turnovers, and finally the one positive stat of 1 steal, had a 14 point better +/- stat then the next best player. If she was a defensive MVP, perhaps this would make sense, but that is far from the case. If it was her psychological strength that helped a struggling NY team play with remarkably more energy and focus when she was in there, where was her energy and focus to get such a zero stat sheet. Also, it there was such a great buzz when she was in there, why play the reserve Gardener with a stat of -16 more minutes than her. In any case, I love stats when they seem to make sense of the game you watched but this +/- stat defies analysis sometimes. Sorry for the rant, but I just couldn't help myself

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
32 Fiebich - 32 min	1-8	0-5	0-0	1	3	4	1	1	1	2	2	-14	2
33 Jones - 33 min	4-9	1-3	5-6	0	6	6	4	0	3	5	4	-8	14
31 Cloud - 31 min	3-8	1-3	0-0	1	1	2	3	2	0	2	4	-11	7
21Johannes -21 min	0-4	0-2	0-0	0	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	+6	0
35 Ionescu - 35 min	7-16	2-9	7-7	2	5	7	5	2	0	2	3	-11	23
MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
17 Harrison -17 min	2-7	0-1	2-2	0	1	1	0	1	0	3	1	-20	6
22 Gardener - 22 min	2-4	1-3	0-0	1	6	7	3	2	1	5	1	-16	5
9 Talbot - 9 min	1-3	1-1	2-2	2	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	-6	5
DNP-RIGHT KNEE
DNP-RIGHT CALF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION
DNP-RIGHT KNEE
	20-59	6-27	16-17	7	22	29	18	10	5	21	15		62
	33.9%	22.2%	94.1%

 

[madtownvol]

Likely first time 4 players from one team scored 20 plus points. Great road win!! Sparks only 2 games back from the 8 seed to make the playoffs.

Two clutch shots down the stretch to tie the game for rickea. The sparks were looking more for her to.

 

[Texas]

Sparks Seattle game was amazing. For those that are interested in Tennessee players as they move into the pros, last night was as good a story as we could get in recent years.

Rickea absolutely owned Gabby Williams, the former UConn standout and almost usurper of team USA in the Olympics last year. Gabby is touted for her superior defense and athletic skill and speed and jumping ability. Rickea like just laughed in her face, took her in the paint and just kicked her ass in the 4th Q and both overtimes last night.

So beautiful to watch.

 

[Texas]

Sparks Seattle game was amazing. For those that are interested in Tennessee players as they move into the pros, last night was as good a story as we could get in recent years.

Rickea absolutely owned Gabby Williams, the former UConn standout and almost usurper of team USA in the Olympics last year. Gabby is touted for her superior defense and athletic skill and speed and jumping ability. Rickea like just laughed in her face, took her in the paint and just kicked her ass in the 4th Q and both overtimes last night.

So beautiful to watch.

 

[glv98]

I’m out of the country w spotty service and access. Just catching up on replays. Suddenly the Sparks are so fun. Julie A’s play has made an incredible difference. KP to shooting guard is the move

So happy for Rae and Rickea! Keep it going!