VolBalls33
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That Chicago-Connecticut game was stressful! Whew! The Sky pulled it out despite shooting 37% from the floor and 24% from 3. Quigley shot 1-11 and Kay had an incredibly off game. Doubt that’ll happen again in game in 4. Gotta be feeling good going into the next game if you’re Chicago.
I know who physically won't be feeling good: Candace. Yeah, the team should feel good going in there and getting that important win despite some iffy shooting, but dang. Parker sure took a beating. The early foul trouble for Sloot and Meeseman didn't help matters, and Quigley could have helped as much watching from the hotel.
With the "leave it all out on the court or be done for the season" attitude the Sun will have to come with for Game 4, I'm a little worried about injuries. Connecticut is always physical, but I could see it getting way out of hand next game if they get desperate.
Chicago hasn't matched up well against either Vegas or Seattle this season, so I don't have a pick for who I'd like to see go up against them (assuming Chicago makes it to the finals, fingers crossed). But I still have PTSD from when Seattle swept the Mystics in the finals a few years ago so I hope they are stopped at all costs.
I will say I’ve also always thought of Candace as someone whose true personality — the one she fights constantly to hide — is that of someone who would probably rather just be left alone.
Yes, she talks to her teammates. Yes, one of her jobs is being a TV commentator. But what I have always seen in her, starting in high school, was a person who is actually naturally reserved. She’s not gregarious, or hilarious, or extremely friendly. She’s smart and sincere and focused.
If Chicago is fortunate enough to make the finals, in my mind they'd be the underdog in a matchup with either Las Vegas OR Seattle the way they're both playing. And Candace is surely getting closer each game to total exhaustion.
I know she takes excellent care of her body, but she has been putting extra, EXTRA demands on it this entire post season. Hopefully she can hang on for a while longer, get that championship, then finally be able to collapse into a hammock on the beach of some beautiful tropical paradise for a few weeks to recover.
The thing about Chelsea Gray is her body type tells lies. You'd THINK she might have some difficulty creating shots ... that she might be too slow. Nope. She's a killer!
For Seattle, Breanna Stewart is the one to worry about. She's my favorite former Husky, and it's not even close.
If Chicago advances, I’d prefer to see them matchup with Seattle. Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum are a matchup nightmare for Sloot and Quigley. Those two haven’t played well against the Aces all season.
Hey lvocd, here's a clip of the play. Nasty work indeed, it's the kind of thing that could've destroyed Candace's knee if the angle had been slightly different.I just saw a FB post by someone that showed the replay of Alyssa Thomas appearing to have intentionally moved her knee into Parker's. No telling how close that came to ending Candace's career.
Hey lvocd, here's a clip of the play. Nasty work indeed, it's the kind of thing that could've destroyed Candace's knee if the angle had been slightly different.
All I know is Seattle should have won its game. Hammon outcoached the Seattle coach at the end.
A'ja needed a pedometer for that no-call travel, my goodness. Noelle can't be blamed for Tina missing not one but TWO critical free throws, but not instructing Ezi to foul hard enough to prevent Jackie Young from making the game-tying shot, I do put that on the coach. Seemed like the Storm gave up after that. Becky Hammon's X's and O's are a sight to behold.Noelle Quinn has done a great job in her first year as well but they should’ve fouled prior to A’ja getting that bucket. Use your fouls and the clock to your advantage. Mental mistake as was that missed travel violation on A’ja but such a hard fought game. I hope it gets extended to 5.
Sloot and Quigs haven't been able to keep up with 90+% of the guards in the league this season. Quigley can't stay with anyone, let alone Plum or Young, and Sloot isn't much better.