I considered a couple of times, making a season post...but, I figured it would be me in here talking to myself. Playoffs, doe!

First...shout out to Sylvia fucking Fowles. What a lady, what a player. The Lynx missed the 'offs, so yesterday was her final game. Went out at age 36, with 10 points/12 boards/1 assist/2 steals/1 block. I'm SO glad she got all the love she got all season and realized how much fans and players/coaches appreciate what she's done. Sue's farewell season is getting a lot of shine, and deservedly so...but, salute to Sylvia:

2 Championships
2 Finals MVPs
1 League MVP
4 DPOY
4 Olympic Gold Medals
WNBA All time leader in rebounds

On to the matchups:
Wednesday
#7 Liberty at #2 Sky

#8 Mercury at #1 Aces
Mercury are no doubt feeling Britt's loss and DT went out with a quad strain about a week ago and missed the remainder of the regular season...hey, here's the best team in the league...go play a best of 3 against them.

Thursday
#6 Wings at #3 Sun
Connecticut at +425 is value

#5 Mystic at #4 Storm
Good to see Washington and Delle Donne back in the playoffs

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as shit.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

in a one loss elimination, I guess.

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>First...shout out to Sylvia fucking Fowles.

The little lady popped a few bottles of prosecco yesterday in Syl's honor as we watched the games. We fell in love with her when she was here with LSU for the 2008 Final Four. We actually got to meet her and she stopped and spoke with us for a few minutes. One of the sweetest, most charming people I've ever run into. And you're right, she's not getting nearly enough props as she retires. One of the best to ever do it.


>On to the matchups:
>Wednesday
>#7 Liberty at #2 Sky

Chicago should roll. NY is on young & on the come up. But Chicago is so balanced. The only thing I worry about is that they have a tendency to get up big and then let teams back in.

>#8 Mercury at #1 Aces
>Mercury are no doubt feeling Britt's loss and DT went out with
>a quad strain about a week ago and missed the remainder of the
>regular season...hey, here's the best team in the league...go
>play a best of 3 against them.

Griner's situation has definitely been a weight on this team. But they seem to be quietly imploding. I don't think Skylar wants to be there anymore. The Aces should cruise in this series.

>Thursday
>#6 Wings at #3 Sun
>Connecticut at +425 is value

Connecticut underachieved last year. They're one of the toughest teams out there but they can't seem to finish. They should take this series over Dallas though.

>#5 Mystic at #4 Storm
>Good to see Washington and Delle Donne back in the playoffs

I like EDD but her health makes her a wild card. I'm picking Seattle. Stewie is unreal and I wanna see Tina Charles have a good postseason run.

got BIG KD/Draymond in that final season energy. It jumps off the screen when you watch them.

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Never got around to a game.
Hoping the Sky can repeat.

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Hope they can catch fire in the playoffs like last year.

Aces are powerful

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..and miles to go before i sleep...

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Liberty steals tonight or Friday, setting up a winner take all, game 3.

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That is where they play now right? Lol

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

but, it has to feel good going into Saturday, knowing worst case is you go home for the deciding game.

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

always looking to push it

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Her touch on the ball when she passes is elite.

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as Copper and Candace are...I fell in love with Vandersloot and Quigley, last season. Just so smart...always doing something positive. Courtney is a one-woman fast break...or she can push it and find the right pass...but she never stops moving.

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Her, Lonzo and Rondo are my favorites for that exact reason.

When Lonzo got hurt last year, the Bulls just stopped pushing the ball.

No urgency at all!

Yeah, she runs that team well.
I was mad they gave up Game 1.
The city is anxious to see them repeat.

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We flew up to Chicago on a whim 2 weeks ago and caught the Sky vs the Sun for our 1st WNBA game. We were not disappointed (although they almost blew it).

I've been a big fan since the old days when she had Fowles & Delle Donne. I was sure that team was gonna collect a ton of titles. After those 2 left, I gotta admit that I thought Sloot's shot at a ring had faded.

But man, last year's squad was so dope in the postseason.

putting that on my list, for next season.
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> We flew up to Chicago on a whim 2 weeks ago and caught the
>Sky vs the Sun for our 1st WNBA game. We were not disappointed
>(although they almost blew it).
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nothing but bodies, her way…and on the other end, NY has NO answer for Candace.

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she does a little bit of everything for them.

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Phoenix scraps it back to a 4 or 5 point game.

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but, looks like Shey Peddy just ruptured her Achilles. She tried to drive off the ball of her foot and went down, grabbing at the back of her leg. They had to carry her off and everyone on the bench is fighting back tears. Phoenix taking body blow after body blow, this season.

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...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

what a season:
1st year head coach
Britt's detainment
simmering beef between your two best players (Skylar and DT)
the Tina Charles situation
Skylar not playing since early August (beef or not, she's fucking good)
DT getting injured just in time for the playoffs
Shey Peddy injury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1UCN6XAQI

Skylar already seemed to be disenchanted with playing there. She used a clown emoji for the head coach on social media. Britt's sentence seems to have broken her. She hasn't played since.

https://twitter.com/PhoenixMercury/status/1555408497185099776?s=20&t=WHHK3_a3In4xYKHLcGDlcg

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she gonna fuck up Dallas front court.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

I love watching her play. And I would like to see her squad have some success.

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n/m

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I wish she had gotten a better shot than that 3. Or at least one where she didn't have to double clutch while in the air. I think Pam Ward said EDD was 0-3 from 3 tonight.

It's a shame she couldn't pull out the win because she had it ALL working outside of the 3-ball. It was a masterclass.

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for that to be the shot she got for possibly the win. It wasn't in rhythm or anything.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

is they can both operate inside or outside...so we get to see them bang inside OR one of them guarding the other on the wing. At this stage of their careers and health, Stewie obviously has way more bounce...but EDD had nearly everything working, last night. She drove on two people and hit a pullup, bank shot from like 12 feet...I was like yeah buddy!

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Mission get Sue Bird ring 5.

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Chicago’s defense has them so sped up…looks like the game is in fast forward when they have the ball.

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in a long time. Up by 42 with 3 minutes left and still playing D like it’s a 1 point game.

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Aces:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo28dySAnnc

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The first time any WNBA team hit more than 20 3's.

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they were talking about how, before this season, Vegas ran a post offense…which, if you got A’ja Wilson, of course. Becky Hammon came in and installed a motion offense, where the object was to get wide open shots…period. Just as they were discussing this, Vegas swung a pass to the baseline and I can’t remember who the shooter was, but there wasn’t a Mercury defender within 5 feet of her. That being said open or not…you have to hit the shot.

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ain’t really hitting twos worth a damn, getting beat on the board and turning the ball over…gonna fuck around and have to travel to Dallas for Game 3…smh.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

and the squad. Stewie and nem just too much, today. Such a balanced, team win. Aces vs Storm is going to be good.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

They brought the fire last game. But NY won't go down without a fight. They should be embarrassed of that ass whippin' and may be looking for some revenge.

in that they are at home and they CAN beat this team.

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I'm picking the Sun.

I'm thinking Connecticut would be the tougher draw for Chicago. They're wayyyy more talented than Dallas. But as I said before, they're chronic underachievers.

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Stewie got it going and Tina Charles is legit on pace for 25 rebounds.

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Kelsey picking up the slack, but Stewie is just on one. 10 minutes left.

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I love Kelsey Plum…like, at a Stan level.
I’m sure Becky will figure something out, but the Storm threw 3 different, big and skilled women at A’ja and forced her to play hard defense, all night….and she did it well…but, boy did it zap her energy. She was a non factor on the offensive end.
Chelsea Gray might be the best pure scorer in the league. There’s literally nothing she can’t do. When a bucket is needed, she will get it.
I wish neither of these teams had to lose.

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not trying to be funny...honestly asking.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

and Tina Charles and Sue Bird beating the the albeit very good but young upstart team is not a steal no matter where they played.

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but, the Sky aren't playing their game. Looking like Game 1 vs. Liberty. James gone get on their heads at halftime.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

losing on all the loose balls, getting beat in transition, getting turned over. Ten minutes to get this shit right.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

I've watched them all season and outside of Kah, Sloot & sometimes Gardner they fall back if they can't run & have to play a set offense. Super frustrating to watch

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despite a Herculean effort by Ace.

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33/13 with 3 blocks. Stewie was not to be outdone but didn't get the W. Good job on Becky and the Aces adjusting and not letting A'Ja get so bogged down, like the other night. This series is gonna be a banger, every game.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

They will come out in game 2 and punch you in the mouth right from tip off. But they really just need to stop giving away those opening games at home.

Connecticut has all the talent in the world but they're lacking fire. When they get into a rut or the game starts getting away from them, they look like they're just going through the motions. No one pulls them into a huddle to try and put any energy in them.

Alyssa Thomas is a vet. Dewanna Bonner is a vet with a ring. Jonquel is possibly one of the top 3 players in the league. I don't ever see any of them take command of this squad. Again...they're gonna go down in history as chronic underachievers.

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