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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1901 » by cupcakesnake » Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:25 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
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As much as it's fun to ride the Fever hype, I think the scouting report on how to guard them is pretty simple. Absolutely do not let them get out in transition, don't let the Clark/Boston pick & roll turn into 3-point shots. Let CC take her 30-foot pull ups. Play the passing lanes aggressive when CC has the ball in her hands (she will throw reckless passes so be ready to pick those off). Kelsey Mitchell will get hers, but you can live with that if it's not kickstarting the 3-point bombing or coming in transition.

Now I've seen some teams try and fail at this. You have to be locked in on defense, and you have to have a defender that can guard Aliyah 1-on-1, so that she can't hit corner shooters in the short roll.

They do need a counter if they're going to beat a good defense in the playoffs. Their defense isn't equipped to fight back, so there's no chance if they can't light teams up.


If you can guard Boston 1 on 1 that really takes away from her effectiveness as an offensive player. Since she doesnt stretch the floor and isnt a big that runs the floor well. The Aces defensive strategy would not have worked as well if she was a threat from deep. Luckily the Fever wont have to play them in the first round but what other teams do you think have the personnel to pull that off?


Minnesota and New York.


Also Conneticut, the Fever's likely first round opponent.
At first glance, this seems like the best team that the Fever could beat, but I can easily picture the Sun just locking this offense up. Not only can body Aliyah with AT, Brionna Jones, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, but they have Carrington as that vicious POA defender.

That all being said, the Fever would have an actual chance at guarding the Sun a bit.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1902 » by Ice Man » Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:28 pm

That scouting report matches my take. Even aside from needing more experience, the Fever are not a finished product. They need a couple more of the right fitting pieces.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1903 » by Green Chile » Thu Sep 12, 2024 9:57 pm

I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to basketball (as you guys may have noticed). Enjoy watching the game and wish I understood the strategy better. And by the way, you guys are awesome. You've built a great place here of knowledgeable people that care about the game. Hard to find on the innerwebs. Certainly as it pertains to the W.

But anyway, that was such a fun game in Indy.

It felt like it was about to get out of hand early, but A'ja said "nah". Aces go up and the Fever keep fighting.

This league is so fun.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1904 » by cdubbz » Thu Sep 12, 2024 10:31 pm

Green Chile wrote:I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to basketball (as you guys may have noticed). Enjoy watching the game and wish I understood the strategy better. And by the way, you guys are awesome. You've built a great place here of knowledgeable people that care about the game. Hard to find on the innerwebs. Certainly as it pertains to the W.

But anyway, that was such a fun game in Indy.

It felt like it was about to get out of hand early, but A'ja said "nah". Aces go up and the Fever keep fighting.

This league is so fun.


It's awesome to have you Green Chile!

I'm new too. Based in San Francisco and I got lured into womens hoops through....Caitlin Clark lol. I've never watched more WNBA until now and I really became a fan of hers, the Fever, and now the entire league. Looking forward to the Valkyries expansion next season and hopefully get to go to some games next year.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1905 » by zimpy27 » Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:58 pm

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Great defense on fever, they need to work on a counter


Yep. And frankly they may not have the answer for it this year. They need a two way wing badly and as I said before, CC has to work on her half court offense. There are going to be games that are just flat out ugly and she's going to need to score.


As much as it's fun to ride the Fever hype, I think the scouting report on how to guard them is pretty simple. Absolutely do not let them get out in transition, don't let the Clark/Boston pick & roll turn into 3-point shots. Let CC take her 30-foot pull ups. Play the passing lanes aggressive when CC has the ball in her hands (she will throw reckless passes so be ready to pick those off). Kelsey Mitchell will get hers, but you can live with that if it's not kickstarting the 3-point bombing or coming in transition.

Now I've seen some teams try and fail at this. You have to be locked in on defense, and you have to have a defender that can guard Aliyah 1-on-1, so that she can't hit corner shooters in the short roll.

They do need a counter if they're going to beat a good defense in the playoffs. Their defense isn't equipped to fight back, so there's no chance if they can't light teams up.



They might have a counter that they keep for the playoffs but that would be too heady for such a young team.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1906 » by Ice Man » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:43 am

I am very familiar with basketball, having watched the NBA seriously for 35 years now, but like so many I am brand new to the WNBA. I am actually disappointed that the WNBA season will be ending soon. I would be happy if it extended until mid-December and then the NBA were to celebrate its opening day on Christmas. I don't need November NBA hoops. I need my WNBA!
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Post#1907 » by ellobo » Fri Sep 13, 2024 3:15 pm

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Yep. And frankly they may not have the answer for it this year. They need a two way wing badly and as I said before, CC has to work on her half court offense. There are going to be games that are just flat out ugly and she's going to need to score.


As much as it's fun to ride the Fever hype, I think the scouting report on how to guard them is pretty simple. Absolutely do not let them get out in transition, don't let the Clark/Boston pick & roll turn into 3-point shots. Let CC take her 30-foot pull ups. Play the passing lanes aggressive when CC has the ball in her hands (she will throw reckless passes so be ready to pick those off). Kelsey Mitchell will get hers, but you can live with that if it's not kickstarting the 3-point bombing or coming in transition.

Now I've seen some teams try and fail at this. You have to be locked in on defense, and you have to have a defender that can guard Aliyah 1-on-1, so that she can't hit corner shooters in the short roll.

They do need a counter if they're going to beat a good defense in the playoffs. Their defense isn't equipped to fight back, so there's no chance if they can't light teams up.



They might have a counter that they keep for the playoffs but that would be too heady for such a young team.


Yeah, I think the Fever is focused on trying to play well, win games, and build confidence and momentum down the stretch. I don't think they're in a position to be hiding stuff for the playoffs. So whatever adjustments they can make from the previous game against the Aces, I would expect them try to implement tonight.

And Las Vegas is going to be really trying to win because they're only one game ahead of Seattle for the fourth playoff spot.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1908 » by cdubbz » Fri Sep 13, 2024 3:38 pm

5 games today baby!!

Mystics vs Dream is definitely interesting to me because Mystics own the Dream draft pick. Sky are facing the Lynx and will most likely lose. Mystics have a better shot at the Paige Bueckers sweepstakes if they had both lottery picks.


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Post#1909 » by cdubbz » Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:20 pm

Any opinions on if the Fever should have stopped the game when A'ja broke the single season scoring record the other day?

I've been having discussions with fans on if they should or shouldn't have done it.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1910 » by MrDollarBills » Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:32 pm

cdubbz wrote:Any opinions on if the Fever should have stopped the game when A'ja broke the single season scoring record the other day?

I've been having discussions with fans on if they should or shouldn't have done it.


I would have stopped the game to acknowledge it, but the Fever aren't under any obligation to do so
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1911 » by MrDollarBills » Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:34 pm

Hold on, how is ION carrying all 5 games today?

All start times are at 7:30 EST. So does this mean that depending on the region you're in, you will only see the game closest to you?

I cannot wait for the new TV deal to start. This is BS. Space these games out
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Post#1912 » by cdubbz » Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:42 pm

Ice Man wrote:I am very familiar with basketball, having watched the NBA seriously for 35 years now, but like so many I am brand new to the WNBA. I am actually disappointed that the WNBA season will be ending soon. I would be happy if it extended until mid-December and then the NBA were to celebrate its opening day on Christmas. I don't need November NBA hoops. I need my WNBA!


oh man I love November hoops. good memories from being a kid and staying in on a breezy fall day to watch NBA.

I do wonder what the plan is for extending the season when theres 4 more teams. regular season & playoffs needs more games.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1913 » by MrDollarBills » Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:46 pm

Ice Man wrote:I am very familiar with basketball, having watched the NBA seriously for 35 years now, but like so many I am brand new to the WNBA. I am actually disappointed that the WNBA season will be ending soon. I would be happy if it extended until mid-December and then the NBA were to celebrate its opening day on Christmas. I don't need November NBA hoops. I need my WNBA!


For real. I could care less about November NBA hoops. Give me more W where the players actually care and want to win
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1914 » by Green Chile » Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:27 pm

Man, the Sparks looked so good last night.

Storm stole it with Gabby finding her 3-point stroke in the 2nd to erase the Sparks' big lead, and then SDS going bonkers.

Rickea is going to be special. Sorry for the cherry-picked numbers (I hate them too), but she's on track to be the 2nd rookie ever with a 46/35/75 triple slash. The other was Phee.

Anybody know the deal with Azura Stevens? She's been doing a Jonquel Jones impression lately. Wondering how she's 28 still working on that big breakout. I'm guessing a lot of injuries.

This team gets Paige and it might not be fair.
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Re: 2024 WNBA Season Discussion Thread 

Post#1915 » by Green Chile » Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:51 pm

And luckily, they play again Sunday. I could watch Odyssey and Skylar battle it out 7 days a week.

They were both on the Tulsa Shock together. Don't know if it started there, but they throw it down against each other.

Skylar's normal tight pony tail was a frazzled mess by the 2nd quarter.
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Post#1916 » by hermes » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:43 pm

not a great start
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Post#1917 » by cdubbz » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:45 pm

CC with 2 fouls that were questionable to me and then the tech on the 2nd foul. yikes.
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Post#1918 » by hermes » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:49 pm

myisha was a great pickup
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Post#1919 » by hermes » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:50 pm

woo boy, that was a full on scrum
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Post#1920 » by hermes » Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:53 pm

dorka in the midrange! :o

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