I think I understand why Simmons doesn't drive to the basket in traffic. She misses if there's anyone in the vicinity of her. If she doesn't get fouled, she's not making the layup. Just the presence of players around her seems to cause her to blow it.
Russell needs to be a presence. 12 TOs and the first half isn't over! I believe this is the point i've been making all year. And graves misses a free throw.