Dallas vs. Washington: 69-97
On this recreation between the final two groups within the league, there was solely an image. Washington is taking part in a lot better than Dallas and their rally was largely depending on their opponent this afternoon. Even with out Sykes, Austin and the damage of rookie Aaliyah Edwards, the Mystics supplied some actually good basketball with some wonderful invites, particularly that of Emily Engstler.
With a really clear assault but additionally an excellent protection, Eric Thibault’s gamers delivered a really profitable efficiency. That is their third success in 4 conferences. Additionally notice that Ariel Arkins is the fourth-highest scorer in franchise historical past. She is now slightly below 300 factors behind Monique Currie, third on this rating.
For the Wings, the season is turning into an increasing number of hellish. The tenth loss in a row and as their offensive chief Arike Ogunbowale (writer with solely 6 factors), they appear to be utterly pissed off within the recreation. We nonetheless notice the career-best efficiency of rookie Jacy Sheldon, the one small ray of sunshine on this new darkish loss for the Texans.
Stats and details to recollect
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Natasha Howard: 19 pts, 6 rbds
Jacy Sheldon: 16 factors, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 6/10 on pictures, 4/7 on 3-pointers
Kalani Brown: 13 pts, 3 rbds, 2 ctrs, 6/8 aux tirs
Washington
Emily Engstler: 23 factors, 9 rebounds, 3 asses, 2 ints, 7/11 on pictures, 3/4 on 3-pointers, 6/6 on lf
Karlie Samuelson: 17 factors, 4 rebounds, 3 asses, 3/5 at 3 pts, 4/4 at lf
Stefanie Dolson: 16 factors, 10 rebounds, 7/13 pictures
Jade Melbourne: 13 factors, 3 ass, 2 ints, 4/5 on pictures, 5/6 on lf
blindness: 20 assists out of 26 baskets scored, 20.8% at 3 pts, +11 factors on turnovers. 10 gamers used, the 5 substitutes performed between 7 and 17 minutes, together with Kalani Brown. No affect from the opposite gamers coming off the bench.
Washington : 26 assists out of 34 baskets scored, 42.3% at 3 pts, 90% at 3 pts, +12 factors within the racket, 51 factors from the bench at 60.7% at 3 pts, 50% at 3 pts. 9 gamers used, the 4 substitutes performed between 15 and 25 minutes together with Engstler and Melbourne. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, 9 pts, 3 rebounds and three assists. DiDi Richards, 6 factors on 3/5 pictures.
Los Angeles vs. New York: 88-98
A brand new duel between LA and NY final night time and a recreation that was considerably much like the earlier one. In reality, after the primary fifteen minutes, the Liberty accelerated underneath the steerage of the historic Brenna Stewart. The reigning MVP was the primary participant in historical past to attain at the least 20 pts, 5 ass and 5 ctrs in a half. New York’s lengthy vary talent (16 baskets scored), particularly Kayla Thronton’s sizzling shot, hindered the Sparks’ good begin to the sport.
Very aggressive in direction of the basket, Curt Miller’s gamers by no means gave up however couldn’t compete towards the assault of the reigning former champions. They subsequently succumb to their sixth loss in a row and will not be within the struggle for the Play Offs. Undoubtedly there can be exams with women who should take the chance. On this sense, we are able to admire the very robust performances of Stephanie Talbot and Zia Cooke coming off the bench.
As for Sabrina Ionescu and her teammates, they did the job, nonetheless with out two starters (Vandersloot and Laney-Hamilton have been nonetheless absent). Their offensive play was good as soon as their protection received going and allowed them to get their recreation going once more and play quicker. In the event that they once more shoot extra at three than at two factors, it is much less of a priority when the talent is there and general it modifications play inside, play exterior so not a lot to say. They’ll play in Atlanta tonight to realize the third success in a row.
Stats and details to recollect
The Angels
Dearica Hamby: 20 pts, 6 rebounds, 5 ass, 3 ints, 6/11 on pictures, 7/8 on lf
Zia Cooke: 14 pts, 5/10 on pictures, 3/3 on lf
Kia Nurses: 12 pts
Stephanie Talbot: 11 factors, 8 rebounds, 7 asses, 2 ints, 4/5 on pictures, 2/2 on 3-pointers
Breanna Stewart: 33 factors, 3 rebounds, 7 ass, 3 ints, 6 ctrs, 12/19 on pictures, 6/7 on lf
Sabrina Ionescu: 24 pts, 6 rebounds, 9 asses, 9/17 on pictures, 4/9 at 3 pts
Kayla Thronton: 20 pts, 6 rebounds, 7/8 on pictures, 6/7 on 3-pointers
Jonquel Jones: 14 factors, 13 rebounds, 6/10 pictures, 2/4 3-pointers
The Angels: Had 22 assists on 29 baskets, 84.6% from the bench, 39 pts from the bench. 10 gamers used, the 5 substitutes performed between 2 and half-hour, together with Talbot and Cooke. Rae Burrell, 9 factors, 2 int.
New York: 31 assists out of 37 baskets scored, 54.4% on pictures, 44.4% on 3 pts, 88.9% on lf. All factors scored by the keepers. 8 gamers used, the three substitutes performed between 2 and 25 minutes. 4 donkeys for Ivana Dojkic.
Phoenix vs. Minnesota: 60-73
Minnesota’s good momentum and good begin to the season continues! Cheryl Reeve’s troops delivered one other huge recreation at house towards a group that continues to be very harmful.
In entrance of just about everybody, Minny made the distinction with an excellent defensive place. They have been additionally in a position to depend on the good recreation of their chief Napheesa Collier who dominated the Mercury racket on either side of the courtroom. As well as, her accomplice within the racket, Alanna Smith, was once more effectively as much as the duty with good ends in assault and defence. Along with the final quarter, we noticed the magnificent Lynx once more to look at play and ship a brand new message that they’re actual outsiders for this season. They’ll face New York for the Commissioner’s Cup closing on Tuesday and Wednesday night time.
On the Phoenix facet, they have been dominated by lots of controversial pictures and lots of hesitation. The leaders of this group have been dealt with by hand and we see once more with out talent, that Nate Tibbetts gamers rapidly develop into innocent. They fell on a bone and didn’t compete with the primary group 3 There may be nothing scary however a brand new signal that they don’t have any likelihood with out an assault.
Stats and details to recollect
Phoenix
Natasha Cloud: 14 pts, 5 donkeys, 2 ctrs
Rebecca Allen: 11 pts, 6 rebounds
Brittney Griner: 10 pts 7 rbds
Minnesota
Napheesa Collier: 23 pts, 14 rebounds, 9/16 on pictures, 2/2 to three pts
Alanna Smith: 14 pts, 3 rebounds, 5 ass, 2 ctrs, 5/7 on pictures, 3/4 on 3 pts
Courtney Williams: 12 factors, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 6/12 pictures
Phoenix : 31.1% on pictures, 20.6% on 3 pts, 58.3% on lf, +10 factors within the racket, 12 extra pictures. 10 gamers used, the 5 substitutes performed between 3 and 22 minutes. Natasha Mack, 4 rebounds, 2 ints. First profession factors for Charisma Osborne.
Minnesota: +13 on rebounds. 11 gamers used, the six substitutes performed between 1 and 17 minutes. Dorka Juhasz, 7 factors and three rebounds.
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