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Clark should be taking way more shots... surely Sides isn't stupid
So when she plays the 2 everybody bitches and when she plays the 1 and initiates the offense everyone bitches as well. It’s not that easy for her to get shots right now. With the double teams coming quickly they need to find a way to hurt the other team. That is on Sides for sure.
Until someone else on that team can consistently score points Clark is going to continue to have trouble scoring. Other teams barely guard anyone else on the floor. They just have to force the 8 foot jump shot that is almost certainly a guaranteed brick.
I think having a chance to rest and play a few games will serve them well. Second win coming against the Sparks tonight, 6 pm CDT.
I don't understand the scheduling. Seems like the Fever have already placed 2x as many games as the Aces. Are they going to have a massive lull in their schedule while other teams catch up?4 games in 6 days
Their schedule lightens up significantly after this week. After Sunday they play 6/7, 6/10, 6/13, 6/16, 6/19, 6/21, 6/23, 6/27, 6/30 & 7/2. The 6/21 - 7/2 games are all on the road however.
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Watching that hard foul by Smith against Reese, I still think the WNBA is missing the boat by allowing all this over the top physical play being overlooked by the officials. This is not a pitch to call everything a foul, but the way the game is called now, for the most part, it simply does not allow for any flow to these games.
The one where Alyssa Thomas fouled her & was ejected? Looking at the replay, it's funny the forearm from Reese to Thomas' neck was totally ignored. There certainly is way too much contact allowed in the post & on the perimeter.
I've read claims that the schedule is due to the Olympics break, but I also saw the Rebecca Lobo tweet about the subject saying it hasn't happened since 2007. It doesn't exactly seem random. Seems like the WNBA is trying to cash in on the women's college basketball momentum by featuring CC early and often.
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Oops. Yes. Thomas, not Smith. Good catch.
I would rest her against Phoenix..................
Super happy for KM making the best of her opportunity with LV.
From ESPN:
This is the second year during which each team will play 40 games, but with the league needing to accommodate for the Paris Olympics in July and August, the 2024 campaign must squeeze those games into a narrower window.
The Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream have only played four games so far (Las Vegas hasn't even gone on the road yet), while the Indiana Fever started the season with seven games in 12 days. And those franchises that haven't had a rough scheduling stretch yet are more than likely to have one this summer.
Teams also are playing more back-to-backs in different cities; Indiana, for example, took the court in Los Angeles on Friday, then in Las Vegas on Saturday. The league's move to full-time charters for the regular season should help players recover amid such an aggressive itinerary. But injuries are a storyline to keep an eye on as the campaign progresses. -- Alexa Philippou
www.espn.com
The demands of this year's schedule are unforgiving
May 14, the day the season opened, feels like eons ago. The slate of games so far has been nonstop; in fact, Memorial Day marked the first day without any contests.This is the second year during which each team will play 40 games, but with the league needing to accommodate for the Paris Olympics in July and August, the 2024 campaign must squeeze those games into a narrower window.
The Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream have only played four games so far (Las Vegas hasn't even gone on the road yet), while the Indiana Fever started the season with seven games in 12 days. And those franchises that haven't had a rough scheduling stretch yet are more than likely to have one this summer.
Teams also are playing more back-to-backs in different cities; Indiana, for example, took the court in Los Angeles on Friday, then in Las Vegas on Saturday. The league's move to full-time charters for the regular season should help players recover amid such an aggressive itinerary. But injuries are a storyline to keep an eye on as the campaign progresses. -- Alexa Philippou
WNBA at the 2-week mark: Wide-open races, legit rookies, vets who still got it
It's early, but players and storylines that could shape the rest of the 2024 WNBA season are starting to emerge.
Caitlin & Kate mention:
No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark joined Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionescu as the only players in WNBA history to average 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists through seven career games. Coming off the Los Angeles Sparks' performance Sunday against the Dallas Wings, No. 2 pick Cameron Brink sits alongside Parker and DeLisha Milton-Jones as the only rookies in Sparks history with 20 points and 3 blocks in a game. And No. 7 pick Angel Reese became the first player in Sky history with 10 points and 5 rebounds in each of her first four games.
Lottery pick Rickea Jackson has had some big contributions for the Sparks off the bench, while Las Vegas' Kate Martin, Dallas' Sevgi Uzun and the Washington Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards and Julie Vanloo also have carved out meaningful roles for their teams. (Note: Uzun, 26, and Vanloo, 31, are older players from Turkey and Belgium, respectively, who went undrafted and are making their WNBA debuts.)
The first-year players are still getting acclimated to the WNBA, but they'll likely be even more effective by the time August and September arrive. -- Philippou
www.espn.com
The rookies are legit
No rookie has been without her ups and downs, but the impact of the 2024 draft class is already apparent on the court.No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark joined Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionescu as the only players in WNBA history to average 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists through seven career games. Coming off the Los Angeles Sparks' performance Sunday against the Dallas Wings, No. 2 pick Cameron Brink sits alongside Parker and DeLisha Milton-Jones as the only rookies in Sparks history with 20 points and 3 blocks in a game. And No. 7 pick Angel Reese became the first player in Sky history with 10 points and 5 rebounds in each of her first four games.
Lottery pick Rickea Jackson has had some big contributions for the Sparks off the bench, while Las Vegas' Kate Martin, Dallas' Sevgi Uzun and the Washington Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards and Julie Vanloo also have carved out meaningful roles for their teams. (Note: Uzun, 26, and Vanloo, 31, are older players from Turkey and Belgium, respectively, who went undrafted and are making their WNBA debuts.)
The first-year players are still getting acclimated to the WNBA, but they'll likely be even more effective by the time August and September arrive. -- Philippou
WNBA at the 2-week mark: Wide-open races, legit rookies, vets who still got it
It's early, but players and storylines that could shape the rest of the 2024 WNBA season are starting to emerge.
Caitlin has chemistry with this gal:
The 6-foot-4 center was born in the United States but grew up mostly in the United Kingdom, and she has represented Great Britain in international competition.
Fagbenle, 31, played for Harvard and USC and was a third-round draft pick by the Lynx in 2016. She won a WNBA title as a reserve for the Lynx in 2017 and also played for Minnesota in 2018 and 2019. Since then, she had competed overseas. But Fagbenle opted to return to the WNBA this season, and she is averaging 9.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG. Her experience and energy have helped lift the Fever. She has praised Clark's court vision, while Clark has complimented how well Fagbenle gets downcourt and to the rim.
www.espn.com
A 31-year-old amongst the biggest surprises
As much as Clark's pairing with second-year forward Aliyah Boston in Indiana was highly anticipated, the rookie point guard also has connected with Temi Fagbenle.The 6-foot-4 center was born in the United States but grew up mostly in the United Kingdom, and she has represented Great Britain in international competition.
Fagbenle, 31, played for Harvard and USC and was a third-round draft pick by the Lynx in 2016. She won a WNBA title as a reserve for the Lynx in 2017 and also played for Minnesota in 2018 and 2019. Since then, she had competed overseas. But Fagbenle opted to return to the WNBA this season, and she is averaging 9.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG. Her experience and energy have helped lift the Fever. She has praised Clark's court vision, while Clark has complimented how well Fagbenle gets downcourt and to the rim.
WNBA at the 2-week mark: Wide-open races, legit rookies, vets who still got it
It's early, but players and storylines that could shape the rest of the 2024 WNBA season are starting to emerge.
Games played:
7: Indiana (1-6)
6: New York (4-2)
6: Seattle (3-3)
6: Washington (0-6)
5: Connecticut (5-0)
5: Minnesota (4-1)
5: Dallas (3-2)
5: Phoenix (3-2)
5: Los Angeles (1-4)
4: Las Vegas (3-1)
4: Chicago (2-2)
4: Atlanta (2-2)
7: Indiana (1-6)
6: New York (4-2)
6: Seattle (3-3)
6: Washington (0-6)
5: Connecticut (5-0)
5: Minnesota (4-1)
5: Dallas (3-2)
5: Phoenix (3-2)
5: Los Angeles (1-4)
4: Las Vegas (3-1)
4: Chicago (2-2)
4: Atlanta (2-2)
They play tonight?
WTF, thought they finally had a break.
I guess I'll torture myself and try to watch.
Go Feve! Did I mention that Indy is at the bottom in Point(s) Differential? -12.5.
Tonight's game:
6:00 pm CT Tip
NBA TV
Fever: 4.5 point favorite
O/U: 165.5
LOTS of $2.00 Tickets are available:
www.vividseats.com
6:00 pm CT Tip
NBA TV
Fever: 4.5 point favorite
O/U: 165.5
LOTS of $2.00 Tickets are available:
Indiana Fever Tickets & 2024 Games | Vivid Seats
Buy Indiana Fever tickets from Vivid Seats and experience it live!
LOTS of $2 tickets available? I guess the Fever fever has subsided. It is a Tuesday night but that is what I call a cheap date.Tonight's game:
6:00 pm CT Tip
NBA TV
Fever: 4.5 point favorite
O/U: 165.5
LOTS of $2.00 Tickets are available:
Indiana Fever Tickets & 2024 Games | Vivid Seats
Buy Indiana Fever tickets from Vivid Seats and experience it live!
The Aces have released Dyaisha Fair (#3 on NCAA all time scoring list), who was picked #16 overall in this year's draft. Kate Martin was picked #18 overall.
Current NCAA Scoring List:
Current NCAA Scoring List:
| PLAYER | TEAM | LAST SEASON | GAMES PLAYED | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark | IOWA | 2024 | 139 (28.424 ppg) | 3,951 |
| Kelsey Plum | Washington | 2017 | 139 (25.4 ppg) | 3,527 |
| Dyaisha Fair | Syracuse | 2024 | 153 (22.2 ppg) | 3,403 |
| Kelsey Mitchell | Ohio State | 2018 | 139 (24.5 ppg) | 3,402 |
| Jackie Stiles | Missouri State | 2001 | 129 (26.3 ppg) | 3,393 |
| Brittney Griner | Baylor | 2013 | 148 (22.2 ppg) | 3,283 |
| Patricia Hoskins | Mississippi Valley State | 1989 | 110 (28.382 ppg) | 3,122 |
| Lorri Bauman | Drake | 1984 | 120 (26.0 ppg) | 3,115 |
| Jerica Coley | FIU | 2014 | 131 (23.7 ppg) | 3,107 |
| Rachel Banham | Minnesota | 2016 | 144 (21.5 ppg) | 3,093 |
| Ashley Joens | Iowa State | 2023 | 158 (19.4 ppg) | 3,060 |
WTF is Mitchell doing?
She is fast as hell and can get to the basket whenever she wants, but she's out of control and can't make the shot.
She is fast as hell and can get to the basket whenever she wants, but she's out of control and can't make the shot.
Clark hit her first three, but since then 0-2 with a couple turnovers.
The Fever offense looks like shit again.
The Fever offense looks like shit again.
Man the plays the Fever run are such dog shit. Every other team seems competent, but the Fever look so lost on offense.
Maybe I shouldn't say that, there are Christie Sides stans on this forum and they're going to get me if I criticize her in any way.
Maybe I shouldn't say that, there are Christie Sides stans on this forum and they're going to get me if I criticize her in any way.
