Seeing Silver Stars
Whew! I can now go to bed and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
My WNBA team, the San Antonio Silver Stars, flirted with disaster Monday night, going into overtime against Sacramento in the third game of the best of 3-series. But, thanks to hitting 15-of-16 from the free throw line in overtime, San Antonio prevailed and will meet the winner of tonight's Los Angeles-Seattle series.
San Antonio prevailed with defense and grit. It was not a pretty game, thanks to the Monarchs' effort and hustle. They made it ugly. They made every single possession ugly.
My girl Becky Hammon was held pretty much shotless throughout the first three quarters. She finally hit a reverse layup and a clutch 3-pointer late in the game. But, the girl who should be MVP connected on 9-of-9 at the line to finish with 14 points and six assists. It was the second game in a row she finished with 14 points on just eight shot attempts after opening the series with a sensational 3o-point effort.
The Silver Stars were the best team in the league during the regular season. They had the best record, went unbeaten against the Eastern Conference and own the homecourt advantage as long as they're alive in the playoffs.
If they had lost in the first round, it would've been a heartbreaker. It probably would've been tough on them, too.
But, they did what they had to do and will await, probably, former Tennessee standout Candace Parker in the Western Conference finals.
The Sparks have underachieved this season but I can't imagine them losing to a Seattle team without Lauren Jackson in a must-win situation.
If LA wins, it'll be my girl Becky against Steven Bridges' infatuation, Candace Parker.
I can't wait. Until then, I'm going to enjoy tonight's win and have a restful sleep.
My WNBA team, the San Antonio Silver Stars, flirted with disaster Monday night, going into overtime against Sacramento in the third game of the best of 3-series. But, thanks to hitting 15-of-16 from the free throw line in overtime, San Antonio prevailed and will meet the winner of tonight's Los Angeles-Seattle series.
San Antonio prevailed with defense and grit. It was not a pretty game, thanks to the Monarchs' effort and hustle. They made it ugly. They made every single possession ugly.
My girl Becky Hammon was held pretty much shotless throughout the first three quarters. She finally hit a reverse layup and a clutch 3-pointer late in the game. But, the girl who should be MVP connected on 9-of-9 at the line to finish with 14 points and six assists. It was the second game in a row she finished with 14 points on just eight shot attempts after opening the series with a sensational 3o-point effort.
The Silver Stars were the best team in the league during the regular season. They had the best record, went unbeaten against the Eastern Conference and own the homecourt advantage as long as they're alive in the playoffs.
If they had lost in the first round, it would've been a heartbreaker. It probably would've been tough on them, too.
But, they did what they had to do and will await, probably, former Tennessee standout Candace Parker in the Western Conference finals.
The Sparks have underachieved this season but I can't imagine them losing to a Seattle team without Lauren Jackson in a must-win situation.
If LA wins, it'll be my girl Becky against Steven Bridges' infatuation, Candace Parker.
I can't wait. Until then, I'm going to enjoy tonight's win and have a restful sleep.
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