She would've had a ridiculous 30/20 game if she or anyone else could shoot.
Boston had a helluva game but too bad she didn't convert here
She would've had a ridiculous 30/20 game if she or anyone else could shoot.
Yep. Just Zero talent outside the top 4 players. I don't care what their record is, there is twice as much talent (in number of good players) on that Dallas roster then on Indiana's. Remember Howard has missed most of the season also, and she was big tonight.It’s just a poorly constructed roster that’s poorly coached. A double whammy.
Let’s say they win 18 games and sneak into the playoffs as an 8 seed. Doesn’t change things. Gotta be bold and aggressive. Build around Clark and Boston with specialty shooters and tough physical interior players. Trade Mitchell and Smith and Samuelson. Keep Hull for defense.
Well, the good news is they surely can’t shoot 59% from the floor in the second half can they
Hull for defense? The only thing she does worse than defense is her horrific shooting.It’s just a poorly constructed roster that’s poorly coached. A double whammy.
Let’s say they win 18 games and sneak into the playoffs as an 8 seed. Doesn’t change things. Gotta be bold and aggressive. Build around Clark and Boston with specialty shooters and tough physical interior players. Trade Mitchell and Smith and Samuelson. Keep Hull for defense.
She'll be in the MVP discussion if/when she finds her shot and the Fever stop losing to the Mystics and Wings.
I’ve been saying all year Smith is killing this team. She has no idea how to play.This game is on Nalyssa Smith whose brain works in slow motion. From the opening double dribble on the steal to the multiple times she got blocked cleanly from going up too early. And the fever not fouling hard to prevent layups reminds me of the Iowa men.
Hull would be fine if she was being used in the right role. She's a 12-15 minute bench player that can give solid D against a team's 2nd unit, get some transition layups, backdoor cuts, etc. Asking more than that is unfortunately where Indiana is at roster wiseHull for defense? The only thing she does worse than defense is her horrific shooting.
BURN. IT. DOWN.
I’ve been saying all year Smith is killing this team. She has no idea how to play.
I think in the first 2-3 minutes Smith had a double dribble and two travel calls. It was like watching a second grade YMCA kids game.She’s a little lazy and her basketball IQ is poor, bad combination.
I agree with all that. It was still a dumb play. She made hundreds of great ones, many of which I pointed out in this thread.Lolol.. this board is SO stupid, AND bipolar. Girl has an absolutely historic game, and guys are going to ride her shit because she tries to hard to make something happen on a team with about three good players, and NO bench whatsoever. She has to want to pull her freakin hair out after these games. The fact that they've won 11 games is astounding. Outside of CC, Boston, and MAYBE Mitchell, with Smith as a reserve role player, and Temi if she could actually play, there isn't another decent player on this whole roster.
You've been right all year, she's awfulI’ve been saying all year Smith is killing this team. She has no idea how to play.
A new coach and some better players are in orderI'm so happy Caitlin broke the assist record but disappointed the Fever lost. Yet again, they drop a game to a team they should be able to defeat. The team desperately needs a coaching change. Sides is in way over her head. The sooner ownership recognizes the need for change the better off the entire organization will be. I hope it happens sooner rather than later.
I said this earlier but they're below average at defending positions 1-4. They're obviously going to keep CC and likely Mitchell so that leaves the other 2 spots where they need an upgrade. Smith is the only one under contract with trade value for next year (Mitchell is a free agent). Not a strong free agent class for 3's unfortunately. Aerial Powers from Atlanta is probably the best defender available.Can someone explain how the Fever are giving up so many damn layups and other easy inside shots? Is it one player who sucks at D or is it a team D problem?
But Reese will be the rookie of the month because of those point/rebound double doubles. Who cares about point/assist double doubles?
Oh! And let's talk defense. She is a foul magnet.What exactly does Samuelson bring?
28 mins. 3 Pts. 4 rebs, 3 ast
The two best guards in the WNBA might both have the initials CC
Mitchell didn’t seem to have it tonight, but she is a talent and likely the most athletic player on the team.Just so little talent aside from CC and Boston.....
I think in the first 2-3 minutes Smith had a double dribble and two travel calls. It was like watching a second grade YMCA kids game.
Together they are C⁴ ... and I've been doing algebra all day today. I'm an odd guy 🤷♂️The two best guards in the WNBA might both have the initials CC
They are explosive...Going into the break, just a
Together they are C⁴
The way she has been shooting, and as ready for a break as she is, she probably was asked to participate and said no. I bet she can't f'ing wait to go on vacation.
The way she has been shooting, and as ready for a break as she is, she probably was asked to participate and said no. I bet she can't f'ing wait to go on vacation.