Caitlin's late logo three delivers win for Fever

[DukeSlater]

It wasn't a masterpiece for CC or her team, but when the game was on the line, Caitlin Clark did what she does. She drained a logo three with 1.2 seconds left to send the Fever to a 78-76 win over Washington last night. It was another of the clutch, game-winning shots she made famous at Iowa. And they never get old.

 

[Bradjens]

Agree

 

[nu2u]

1. The Fever should have never been in the position to need a last second shot to win.

2. Who would have bet that CC would miss two FTs down 1 point with about 30 seconds to play. The game winner was a bit of redemption.

3. The Mystics have a pretty solid nucleus of young players to help build a contender. Citron and Amoore are a dynamic shooting duo. Lucy Olson buried on the depth chart, beg for a trade.

4. Seems like a lot of Clark 3s are now labeled as a “logo” shot. It was a deep 3 for sure but not from the logo.

 

[Hawksfor3]

1. The Fever should have never been in the position to need a last second shot to win.
3. The Mystics have a pretty solid nucleus of young players to help build a contender. Citron and Amoore are a dynamic shooting duo. Lucy Olson buried on the depth chart, beg for a trade.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

How many 4th qtr leads have the Fever given up resulting in either a loss or a closer-than-necessary win?

At least SOME blame needs to fall on CC. She's a defensive liability and her shooting is just "off" (28%?). She still dishes some amazing dimes, but her teammates are struggling to finish them with a bucket.

The W is a freaking grind. Freedom of movement? Uh, no. Constantly being banged around has got to have an impact on her shooting. But it doesn't look like that's going to change.

I will be a CC fan regardless of her trajectory - she will always be on the Iowa Mt Rushmore IMO.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

1. The Fever should have never been in the position to need a last second shot to win.

2. Who would have bet that CC would miss two FTs down 1 point with about 30 seconds to play. The game winner was a bit of redemption.

3. The Mystics have a pretty solid nucleus of young players to help build a contender. Citron and Amoore are a dynamic shooting duo. Lucy Olson buried on the depth chart, beg for a trade.

4. Seems like a lot of Clark 3s are now labeled as a “logo” shot. It was a deep 3 for sure but not from the logo.

If you watch the replay her right foot is on the logo (its not only the mid court logo that they consider) on the side next to the Mystics bench when she receives the ball and goes into her shot. You could certainly argue it was a logo three.

 

[Hawksfor3]

How many 4th qtr leads have the Fever given up resulting in either a loss or a closer-than-necessary win?

At least SOME blame needs to fall on CC. She's a defensive liability and her shooting is just "off" (28%?). She still dishes some amazing dimes, but her teammates are struggling to finish them with a bucket.

The W is a freaking grind. Freedom of movement? Uh, no. Constantly being banged around has got to have an impact on her shooting. But it doesn't look like that's going to change.

I will be a CC fan regardless of her trajectory - she will always be on the Iowa Mt Rushmore IMO.

I agree. There's a whole lot of blame on the plate to go around. Starting with the coach who never takes accountability. Instead, gives a two minute word-salad explanation of how the team collective needs to do better. If she talks about multiple breakdowns on both offense and defense after eleven regular season games, with five of last year's team playing, then she has to tell folks that SHE needs to do better and adjust. JMHO and two cents worth.

 

[Bro D]

CC bailed out yet another pathetic coaching effort by the incompetent White. Will be a good day when she's canned

 

[Wobmam Rulez!]

How many 4th qtr leads have the Fever given up resulting in either a loss or a closer-than-necessary win?

At least SOME blame needs to fall on CC. She's a defensive liability and her shooting is just "off" (28%?). She still dishes some amazing dimes, but her teammates are struggling to finish them with a bucket.

The W is a freaking grind. Freedom of movement? Uh, no. Constantly being banged around has got to have an impact on her shooting. But it doesn't look like that's going to change.

I will be a CC fan regardless of her trajectory - she will always be on the Iowa Mt Rushmore IMO.

Please stop either drinking, smoking or eating edibles. That's on the terrible coaching decisions made when up by double digits in the 2nd half and she decides to rest multiple starters for multiple minutes, at the same time.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Is a shot from the logo worth more than 3?

 

[oldxbbc]

Is a shot from the logo worth more than 3?

Read some atricle about a guy who said because there are so many 3 point shooters now that from beyond the arc should count as 1. I thought dumb, maybe a logo shot should cout as 4 lol

 

[KurtWarner]

Is a shot from the logo worth more than 3?

No. Now quit trying to start **** how bout.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Please stop either drinking, smoking or eating edibles. That's on the terrible coaching decisions made when up by double digits in the 2nd half and she decides to rest multiple starters for multiple minutes, at the same time.

Fair enough. But to put 100% of the blame on a former COY for missed layups and free throws is a little ponderous. And CC, even with great effort and a lot of fouls, can't seem to stop guard penetration, which puts pressure on the entire defense - not to mention that she is currently shooting 38% from the field and 33% from 3.

The Fever have some things to work out - coaches and players.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Read some atricle about a guy who said because there are so many 3 point shooters now that from beyond the arc should count as 1. I thought dumb, maybe a logo shot should cout as 4 lol

Please, God no

 

[eyesofhawk]

No. Now quit trying to start **** how bout.

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

 

[Titanhawk]

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

There's also a dozen logos on the court now. This one was hardly "distance" worthy

 

[Greg12]

Read some atricle about a guy who said because there are so many 3 point shooters now that from beyond the arc should count as 1. I thought dumb, maybe a logo shot should cout as 4 lol

I’d be fine with shots from the back court only counting as two. While there are better and worse attempts, it is still more fluke than skill when it goes in.

 

[oldhawk56]

Correct me if I'm wrong, didn't they say it was 31'? We are in a pissing match about if that is a logo 3? Can we call it a bomb?

 

[DukeSlater]

1. The Fever should have never been in the position to need a last second shot to win.

2. Who would have bet that CC would miss two FTs down 1 point with about 30 seconds to play. The game winner was a bit of redemption.

3. The Mystics have a pretty solid nucleus of young players to help build a contender. Citron and Amoore are a dynamic shooting duo. Lucy Olson buried on the depth chart, beg for a trade.

4. Seems like a lot of Clark 3s are now labeled as a “logo” shot. It was a deep 3 for sure but not from the logo.

Actually, it literally was from the logo. The video evidence is there. Go look at it. Believe your eyes.

 

[DukeSlater]

How many 4th qtr leads have the Fever given up resulting in either a loss or a closer-than-necessary win?

At least SOME blame needs to fall on CC. She's a defensive liability and her shooting is just "off" (28%?). She still dishes some amazing dimes, but her teammates are struggling to finish them with a bucket.

The W is a freaking grind. Freedom of movement? Uh, no. Constantly being banged around has got to have an impact on her shooting. But it doesn't look like that's going to change.

I will be a CC fan regardless of her trajectory - she will always be on the Iowa Mt Rushmore IMO.

CC's defense is generally outstanding. She gets called for more bogus fouls than anyone in the league. The other night she had to back off on defense in the 4th because she had five fouls, maybe one of which was legit and would have been called on any other player. CC doesn't get calls on offense that other players do, and then she gets called for bogus fouls on the other end. How she puts up with all the BS in that league is, perhaps, her greatest achievement. Personally, I'd get a T or two every damn game.

As for her turnovers . . . Many of her passes are pinpoint and must be cleanly caught, but most of the Fever players have stone hands. They fumble the ball away, and CC gets the TO. And how many times every game does CC pass someone open for a lay-up, and they miss at point blank range? It happens at least four or five times a game. I'm lookin' at you Boston and at you Mitchell.

You are correct that "freedom of movement" is still a theory, especially when it comes to CC. She gets banged around constantly. It's like she's the ball in a pinball machine. She gets fouled every time she has the ball, but she gets maybe two or three calls a game. It's ludicrous.

The W has limited the egregious wrestling matches in the paint, but CC is being pushed, grabbed, elbowed, and otherwise assaulted every second she's on the floor.

CC's shooting has been off most of this season. A back problem would be one reason for it, and we know her back has been an issue. She was healthy her entire Iowa career, but since last season, the rugby style of the W has taken its toll, which is not only a shame for Caitlin, it's a shame on the most poorly run league in professional sports.

 

[DukeSlater]

Is a shot from the logo worth more than 3?

Maybe it should be. And how many people can even shoot from there, let alone make it? CC has consistently been hitting from the logo, along with Stephan Curry, at least since she was a freshman at Iowa. Name anyone else in women's basketball who has done the same. Go ahead. I'll wait.

 

[DukeSlater]

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

There's also a dozen logos on the court now. This one was hardly "distance" worthy

You must be blind. Or biased. Or Stephanie White.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Maybe it should be. And how many people can even shoot from there, let alone make it? CC has consistently been hitting from the logo, along with Stephan Curry, at least since she was a freshman at Iowa. Name anyone else in women's basketball who has done the same. Go ahead. I'll wait.

Go ahead and read post #15 and it should be obvious why I won't be engaging anything you've posted above

 

[DukeSlater]

BTW: If Caitlin misses that last-second logo three, the Fever lose. How many of you have been in that position, and made the shot, over and over and over again? LOL

 

[eyesofhawk]

You must be blind. Or biased. Or Stephanie White.

Can you read?

What are you even talking about?

Nowhere have I even mentioned CC

 

[eyesofhawk]

Maybe it should be. And how many people can even shoot from there, let alone make it? CC has consistently been hitting from the logo, along with Stephan Curry, at least since she was a freshman at Iowa. Name anyone else in women's basketball who has done the same. Go ahead. I'll wait.

I can name many, many, many players that have made 3 pointers.

You're proving my point for me. Which I'm not sure you even understand what that is

 

[pablow]

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

 

[Legend12]

CC's defense is generally outstanding.

 

[AFM22]

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

Is a shot from the logo worth more than 3?

Were any of those acrobatic dunks that MJ built his brand on worth more than 2?

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

Can't stand the usage of "logo 3".

Sets a terrible example for kids. Which in the end, is bad for the game

You must've hated what MJ did to the game then. Lol. What an idiotic take.

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

BTW: If Caitlin misses that last-second logo three, the Fever lose. How many of you have been in that position, and made the shot, over and over and over again? LOL

Cari Champion and Sheryl Swoopes were the only people in the world more upset that CC hit that game winner than eyes. Lol.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Were any of those acrobatic dunks that MJ built his brand on worth more than 2?

You must've hated what MJ did to the game then. Lol. What an idiotic take.

I'm not talking about CC's acts on the court.

I'm talking the sensationalizing of distance on shots. And people saying, "logo 3", rather than, "3", is an example of that

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

I'm not talking about CC's acts on the court.

I'm talking the sensationalizing of distance on shots. And people saying, "logo 3", rather than, "3", is an example of that

Did you hate the sensationalizing of MJ's dunks? Many of them had actual names given to them.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Cari Champion and Sheryl Swoopes were the only people in the world more upset that CC hit that game winner than eyes. Lol.

What are you even talking about?

I was ecstatic CC hit that shot.

Read better

 

[eyesofhawk]

Did you hate the sensationalizing of MJ's dunks? Many of them had actual names given to them.

To a degree, yes I think news coverage became a little too highlight based. There’s much more to the game that can be covered

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

What are you even talking about?

I was ecstatic CC hit that shot.

Read better

 

[Gonzo_Bloor]

To a degree, yes I think news coverage became a little too highlight based. There’s much more to the game that can be covered

Lol, like what, dribbling?

CC hits a 31-foot game winning 3 and you don't like the way it was covered because it was too sensationalistic. Lol, you're such a knob.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Well, you can find likes given from me about the shot.

Don't know why I wouldn't have been. Have never said a bad word about CC

 

[Bradjens]

How many 4th qtr leads have the Fever given up resulting in either a loss or a closer-than-necessary win?

At least SOME blame needs to fall on CC. She's a defensive liability and her shooting is just "off" (28%?). She still dishes some amazing dimes, but her teammates are struggling to finish them with a bucket.

The W is a freaking grind. Freedom of movement? Uh, no. Constantly being banged around has got to have an impact on her shooting. But it doesn't look like that's going to change.

I will be a CC fan regardless of her trajectory - she will always be on the Iowa Mt Rushmore IMO.

The defense situation is blown out of proportion a bit. The team the other day had 40 fouls. She had 5. It’s the defensive philosophy of switching a lot. Other teams just wait for the match up they want. Raven the other night had 5 fouls also. You hide a person weakness. On her team she is rated by athletics that she is the 3 rd best defensive player on her team. Shows the entire team D is bad because the defensive philosophy
Is bad.