I have no problem with Mitchell taking that three toward the end. She was wide open and she's usually money.
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Beating Connecticut would make a statement, that's for sure.
Current Standings:
25-5: NY Liberty
22-7: CT Sun
22-8: MN Lynx
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18-10: Seattle Storm
18-11: LV Aces
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16-14: Phoenix Mercury
14-16: IN Fever
Definitely could have been that many with missed layups. Its also too bad that assists can't be awarded when the shooter is fouled and shoots free throws. She had another 3-4 dimes that led to free throws instead of a bucket.
Yeah, that was very strange thing to do. Worked out but why risk it?
Caitlin could have dribbled across the court and taken a couple of seconds off then get fouled. Really poor coaching decision.
Indiana abandoned their offense. They tend to do that late in games if things get tough. Handing the game over to Kelsey is not going to take this team very far.
No credit for a pass leading to a shooting foul? Plenty of those for CC.
Clark sitting at 247 assists on the season. Needs 70 assists in the last 10 games to break the season record.
A LOT of Iowa transplants in the Atlanta metro area. I see a lot of Iowa gear in my area
We don’t know that…but if she did, Sides needs to tell her not to do that ever again.
Sides makes some questionable decisions. On the other hand, what is she supposed to do about players missing bunnies? Make those shots and no one would be complaining about Sides (in this game, anyway)
The amount of shots CC doesn't take drives me nuts. I blame Sides.. but I'm withhodling judgment til playoffs because I guarantee CC reverts back to killer mode. Don't bet against her
The post-break schedule is fast and furious. The Fever play the Sun Wednesday, Sky Friday, Wings Sunday. The games keep coming next week, too, but that is the start of a long home stand.
Yes, she called it, but the way she called it so fast makes me think that Sides told them to automatically call a TO if they got a rebound or steal
I agree that she needs to shoot more at times, especially if she's on. There may be times when she needs be assertive and call for the ball to take shots, rather than facilitate. Keegan went through spells last season where he could have taken more shots, but deferred or didn't call for the ball. Frustrating at times for sure.
Excuse my ignorance because I've never watched WNBA before this year, but for not making the playoffs since 2016, have they drafted that poorly to not have more talent than they do???
They should have had some pretty high draft picks over the last 6/7 years.
They should have had some pretty high draft picks over the last 6/7 years.
Here's kind of an odd stat...
Rhyne Howard, Jordin Canada, and Allisha Gray combined to make 8 threes. Those same players were only 2-17 from two.
Rhyne Howard, Jordin Canada, and Allisha Gray combined to make 8 threes. Those same players were only 2-17 from two.
Interesting, that last year, Smith averaged 15.5 pts and 9.2 rebs/game (31 games played). Wheeler averaged 9.9 pts and 5 asts/game (40 games played). Hull averaged 4.6 points, 1.1 ast, and 2.7 rebs/game (30 games played). Wallace averaged 6.6 points, 2.2 rebs, and 2 ast/game (37 games played). Berger averaged 4.2 points, 1.6 rebs, and 2 asts (36 games played).
Mitchell, Boston, Smith, and Wheeler carried the load, averaging 10+ points/game. After that, the production dropped off significantly.
This year, Clark, Mitchell, Boston, and Smith are the only players averaging 10+ points per game and getting the lion's share of minutes.
After that, the point totals per player drop off significantly at 8.1, 4.9, 4.7, 4.6, 4.2, 3.9, 3.2, 0.6, and 0.4.
Looks as though some work needs doing on this roster in the off-season.
This is Samuelson's first year at Indy, but Wheeler, Hull, Wallace, and Berger were all there last year.
Fagbenle, at 31 years of age is back after injury, and after 12 games is averaging 8 points, 5.5 rebs, and 1 ast.
Numbers for this season from Basketball Reference and do not include tonight's game.
We saw this new shot (a floater) in another game recently after the Olympic break.
As she continues to expand her offensive game, she is going to be even harder to stop.
As she continues to expand her offensive game, she is going to be even harder to stop.
Compare Angel & Caitlin, shooting from three.
And when you look at Angel's rebounding numbers, how many times does she get multiple rebounds on one play when missing chippies? lol
I said early, they had the last two #1 picks, and the 2nd overall the year before which they used on Smith. As I said that was either a REALLY poor draft class, (Howard was the #1 pick by Atlanta) or the Fever picked poorly. Regardless whatever Smith did at Baylor, she is not a skilled offensive player. Very poor shooter outside her spinning power move. She also lacks the ability or effort to guard bigs without fouling.
I have them losing in the finals.
But not that confident that they only go that far.
Crazy that it’s getting to the point that I’ll be shocked if the GOAT doesn’t win it all as a rook!!
It was a crap draft.. the 3rd pick 6 ‘5 Shakira Austin is averaging 12.6 points with 7 boards though. Probably would’ve been a better pick now.
“It was her 21st game this season with at least 15 points and five assists, which is the most in a season in WNBA history, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.”
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Mitchell, Clark lift Ind. to 14th win, most since '16
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points, including the clinching free throws with five seconds left, Caitlin Clark added 19 points and the Indiana Fever disappointed a record Atlanta crowd by holding off the Dream 84-79 on Monday night.
Someone has catalogued this and it averages out to about 2.5 per game if I recall correctly.
Reese leads the WNBA in RBs and just went back-to-back-to back 20 or more RBs. Take away the put backs off her own misses and she is still an elite rebounder. At this point, it is ridiculous to argue otherwise.
This argument (Reese ORBs) was always kind of silly anyway. If opponents don’t like her offensive boards then defend it; box her out better. There is no rule against defensive rebounds lol.
Did Sides call the TO? I was yelling at the TV at the moment but Caitlin was definitely asking for the timeout. I couldn't see if Sides called it or not. It was one of the dumber TOs I have ever seen called.
