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What a great game Tuesday when the two undefeated teams, Minnesota and Los Angeles met on the Sparks home court. No surprise to UConn fans that the game was low scoring. As we know, good defense stops good offense. And while the two teams are 1-2 in almost all offensive categories, they are also 1-2 in almost all defensive categories as well.
The game was close for almost all of the game with a few spurts by both teams to take a lead but I don't believe it ever over the 8 point lead Minnesota had in the first quarter at 20-12. The second half, the lead was exchanged several times.
Tied at 69 with 28 seconds left, LA had the ball. Beard missed a jumper and the Lynx rebounded ad called a time out with 7.5 remaining in the game. Minnesota was able to find an open Renee Montgomery with 2.9 seconds left and she drained a three pointer from the left corner. Just a great clutch shot for the former UConn guard. Minnesota then fouled Parker to prevent LA from taking a three points but it almost backfired. Parker missed the first and then missed the second on purpose. Parker was able to tap the ball to Kristi Tolliver for an open three that she drained at the buzzer to tie the game.
Well, not exactly. Two things happened. 1 - she was on the line, so it was only a two. 2 - After review, it was clearly just after buzzer when it left her fingers.
A game that was so close was really really close to going to OT.
Just a couple of observations.
The referees were way to active in this game. Let them play, for goodness sake. No one watches to see the refs call fouls and impact the game in a negative way.
Maya Moore only played 19 minutes in this game. She was fighting foul trouble but it was a sore hamstring that kept her out of the game in the fourth quarter.
Candace Parker had another mediocre game. She came out like gangbusters her first five games averaging 20.8 ppg on 45% shooting. 10-21 on threes shooting 48%. Impressive. But in her last 7 games, she is scoring 12.2 ppg on 41% shooting, 6-20 on threes for 30%. And only 2 for her last 13. She looks slower to me this year and I rarely see her hustle without the ball in her hand.
Yay!!!!! Renee Montgomery had a game winner and had 6 points and 4 assists with only 1 turnover in 26 solid minutes.
Minnesota hammered LA on the boards, 42-29. And took 10 more shots for the game.
The Minnesota bench was the difference in this game, outscoring the Sparks' bench 26-10. Howard, Jenkins were terrific. Lavender for LA scored 8 of the 10 LA bench points.
My bad. I had Beard's first name wrong as Amanda in yesterday's blog. Of course it is Alana.
These two teams meet again on Friday night in Minnesota.
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What a great game Tuesday when the two undefeated teams, Minnesota and Los Angeles met on the Sparks home court. No surprise to UConn fans that the game was low scoring. As we know, good defense stops good offense. And while the two teams are 1-2 in almost all offensive categories, they are also 1-2 in almost all defensive categories as well.
The game was close for almost all of the game with a few spurts by both teams to take a lead but I don't believe it ever over the 8 point lead Minnesota had in the first quarter at 20-12. The second half, the lead was exchanged several times.
Tied at 69 with 28 seconds left, LA had the ball. Beard missed a jumper and the Lynx rebounded ad called a time out with 7.5 remaining in the game. Minnesota was able to find an open Renee Montgomery with 2.9 seconds left and she drained a three pointer from the left corner. Just a great clutch shot for the former UConn guard. Minnesota then fouled Parker to prevent LA from taking a three points but it almost backfired. Parker missed the first and then missed the second on purpose. Parker was able to tap the ball to Kristi Tolliver for an open three that she drained at the buzzer to tie the game.
Well, not exactly. Two things happened. 1 - she was on the line, so it was only a two. 2 - After review, it was clearly just after buzzer when it left her fingers.
A game that was so close was really really close to going to OT.
Just a couple of observations.
The referees were way to active in this game. Let them play, for goodness sake. No one watches to see the refs call fouls and impact the game in a negative way.
Maya Moore only played 19 minutes in this game. She was fighting foul trouble but it was a sore hamstring that kept her out of the game in the fourth quarter.
Candace Parker had another mediocre game. She came out like gangbusters her first five games averaging 20.8 ppg on 45% shooting. 10-21 on threes shooting 48%. Impressive. But in her last 7 games, she is scoring 12.2 ppg on 41% shooting, 6-20 on threes for 30%. And only 2 for her last 13. She looks slower to me this year and I rarely see her hustle without the ball in her hand.
Yay!!!!! Renee Montgomery had a game winner and had 6 points and 4 assists with only 1 turnover in 26 solid minutes.
Minnesota hammered LA on the boards, 42-29. And took 10 more shots for the game.
The Minnesota bench was the difference in this game, outscoring the Sparks' bench 26-10. Howard, Jenkins were terrific. Lavender for LA scored 8 of the 10 LA bench points.
My bad. I had Beard's first name wrong as Amanda in yesterday's blog. Of course it is Alana.
These two teams meet again on Friday night in Minnesota.
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Scores (links in the WNBA link section)
Minnesota Lynx 72 Los Angeles Sparks 69
San Antonio Stars 75 Chicago Sky 80
Phoenix Mercury 90 Dallas Wings 100
Top Performers/UConn Performers (bold)
Maya Moore Minnesota 8 points 6 rebounds 3 assists
Renee Montgomery Minnesota 6 points 4 assists
Kristi Tolliver Los Angeles 20 points
Moriah Jefferson San Antonio 20 points 5 rebounds 4 assists
Kayla McBride San Antonio14 points 10 rebounds
Elena Delle Donne 23 points
Brittney Griner Phoenix 17 points 8 rebounds 4 blocks
Diana Taurasi Phoenix 19 points 6 assists
Dewanna Bonner Phoenix 26 points
Skylar Diggins Dallas 20 points
Odyssey Sims Dallas 17 points 9 assists
Glory Johnson 16 points 10 rebounds
Renee Montgomery Minnesota 6 points 4 assists
Kristi Tolliver Los Angeles 20 points
Moriah Jefferson San Antonio 20 points 5 rebounds 4 assists
Kayla McBride San Antonio14 points 10 rebounds
Elena Delle Donne 23 points
Brittney Griner Phoenix 17 points 8 rebounds 4 blocks
Diana Taurasi Phoenix 19 points 6 assists
Dewanna Bonner Phoenix 26 points
Skylar Diggins Dallas 20 points
Odyssey Sims Dallas 17 points 9 assists
Glory Johnson 16 points 10 rebounds
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WNBA: Lynx remain unbeaten, handing L.A. Sparks first loss LA Daily News
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Former UConn stars adjusting to new reality in WNBA Norwich Bulletin
Picking WNBA’s 20 best players of all time leaves tough choices New Haven Register
A to Z of 2016 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament FIBA
Storm all-stars Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson, Swin Cash lead list of WNBA’s top 20 Seattle Times
Swoopes Named One Of WNBA's Top 20 Players Texas Tech
Odyssey Sims glad to be back in hometown, adjusting well in WNBA Waco Tribune
WNBA: Lynx remain unbeaten, handing L.A. Sparks first loss LA Daily News
Sue Bird named to WNBA’s 20 greatest players list Newsday
Hammon earns another big WNBA accolade Express News
Montgomery's late 3 keeps Lynx unbeaten with win over Sparks Solo News
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