***CC22 and the Fever mega thread***
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I honest to god don’t know how y’all go through life hating her. She’s fun as hell. Ball go up, you don’t know where it’s gonna go!
I wouldn't use the word "Hate". I would say that we are amused by her shot misdirection.
I used to think AR's problems stemmed from a lack of coordination or not maintaining eye contact with the rim throughout the shot, but now I wonder if she's focusing too much on "Me" and the moment, rather than just the play at hand. She even talked about overthinking too many times.
She even talked about overthinking too many times.
Yes, her "brain" gets in the way of a lot of things..........I used to think AR's problems stemmed from a lack of coordination or not maintaining eye contact with the rim throughout the shot, but now I wonder if she's focusing too much on "Me" and the moment, rather than just the play at hand.
Mcnutt is a racist hack, everyone knows it , her employer doesn’t challenge her because it’s Disney/ABC, the most woke company in America.
Hey. Show a little compassion. @AFM22 is hurting you know.
I really hope she overcomes BWW hitting the OT button forcing her to miss it.
I've watched basketball for a looong time, but I don't know if I've ever noticed defense being played like I've seen in the W.
With the Fever you'll see Caitlin, or Sophie, or Lexie, or Kelsey ... defending on the perimeter with their backs toward the opposite sideline. If you're defending someone without the ball shouldn't your back generally be towards the baseline so you can always see the ball and your player??? I think it was Sophie recently who gave up a straight-line drive to the hoop defending out of position like this.
I don't get it, am I missing something?
With the Fever you'll see Caitlin, or Sophie, or Lexie, or Kelsey ... defending on the perimeter with their backs toward the opposite sideline. If you're defending someone without the ball shouldn't your back generally be towards the baseline so you can always see the ball and your player??? I think it was Sophie recently who gave up a straight-line drive to the hoop defending out of position like this.
I don't get it, am I missing something?
Is that Angel shooting because you are right, when she shoots it, that shid can go anywhere?
Golden St is beating Dallas 44-28 at half
They've got Paige locked up. She's 1/7 (2 points) 1 reb, 1 assist snd 3 turnovers.
They've got Paige locked up. She's 1/7 (2 points) 1 reb, 1 assist snd 3 turnovers.
Currently, CC is averaging 22 and 8 (points/assists). That directly adds 40 points to the Fever's offense. Roughly 45% of their offense and that doesn't take into consideration how much space she adds to her teammates just because of her presence on the floor. She absolutely should be in the conversation for MVP.
Golden St is good! Who are their top players?
You're right. "Coach" talks about that all the time. Back to the baseline so you can see ball and man, ready to slide your feet. During a recent broadcast, Lobo actually praised a defender whose back was to the sideline. That player gave up a drive to the basket, if I recall correctly. SMH.I've watched basketball for a looong time, but I don't know if I've ever noticed defense being played like I've seen in the W.
With the Fever you'll see Caitlin, or Sophie, or Lexie, or Kelsey ... defending on the perimeter with their backs toward the opposite sideline. If you're defending someone without the ball shouldn't your back generally be towards the baseline so you can always see the ball and your player??? I think it was Sophie recently who gave up a straight-line drive to the hoop defending out of position like this.
I don't get it, am I missing something?
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No it didn't. It evened the series at 2-2. Not sure what the other tie breakers would be. If its points/GM Indy will be hard to beat....The win in Atlanta secured the tie breaker with them.
For all the mind-numbing things that come out of their coaches' mouths non-sports related, unfortunately the two best coached teams in the WNBA are Minnesota and Golden State, who are 1 and 2 right now.
The Valkaries play some defense. They always seem to make it hard on the Fever....
This is what I referred to. You're right, the series is tied. Like you, I'm not sure either how they figure this up.
2026 WNBA Power Rankings: Week 12
The race to the 2026 WNBA postseason is heating up and every game counts! Where does your favorite team stand after week 11 action?
www.wnba.com
4. Indiana Fever (23-12) 
- Last Week: 5
- This Week: Tue. at TOR, Thu. at DAL, Sat. at NYL, Sun. at CHI
Good info on upcoming games. Everyone of these games will matter for seeding....This is what I referred to. You're right, the series is tied. Like you, I'm not sure either how they figure this up.
2026 WNBA Power Rankings: Week 12
The race to the 2026 WNBA postseason is heating up and every game counts! Where does your favorite team stand after week 11 action?www.wnba.com
4. Indiana Fever (23-12)
Indiana’s win in Atlanta on Sunday prevented the Dream from securing the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Fever. This week, the tables turn, as Indiana has two chances to lock up head-to-head tiebreakers — Thursday in Dallas (series is tied 1-1, winner takes series) and Saturday in New York (Fever lead the series 2-1 ahead of final matchup of season). The Fever, who have won four straight and nine of their last 11, can bolster their playoff position with wins in these key games.
- Last Week: 5
- This Week: Tue. at TOR, Thu. at DAL, Sat. at NYL, Sun. at CHI
What I could find.
Teams are seeded No. 1 through No. 8 based on regular-season record.
If two teams are still tied, the team with the better winning percentage against all teams that finished the season with a .500 or better record gets the higher seed..
Still a tie? The point differential in head-to-head games decides the edge.
If more than two teams are tied, then as many teams will be eliminated at each step. As soon as one or more teams are eliminated at any step, the process must begin again from the first step, according to the WNBA.
Teams are seeded No. 1 through No. 8 based on regular-season record.
What if there are tiebreakers?
The first playoff tiebreaker is decided by comparing the head-to-head record among tied teams. The team with the better record against the other tied team gets the advantage.If two teams are still tied, the team with the better winning percentage against all teams that finished the season with a .500 or better record gets the higher seed..
Still a tie? The point differential in head-to-head games decides the edge.
If more than two teams are tied, then as many teams will be eliminated at each step. As soon as one or more teams are eliminated at any step, the process must begin again from the first step, according to the WNBA.
I've watched basketball for a looong time, but I don't know if I've ever noticed defense being played like I've seen in the W.
With the Fever you'll see Caitlin, or Sophie, or Lexie, or Kelsey ... defending on the perimeter with their backs toward the opposite sideline. If you're defending someone without the ball shouldn't your back generally be towards the baseline so you can always see the ball and your player??? I think it was Sophie recently who gave up a straight-line drive to the hoop defending out of position like this.
I don't get it, am I missing something?
It depends on where the ball is.
Gabby Williams is probably their biggest star. She could win Defensive player of the year.
But they are very much a team where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
They are a terrible matchup for the Fever. Burton and Williams might be the only backcourt in the W that can guard CC/Kelsey.
I have been hoping the fever could catch LV and secure the 3rd seed to avoid the lynx til finals but maybe 4th seed is better to avoid GS til finals?
I have to still assume minny is the worst matchup for anyone in the wnba.
I have to still assume minny is the worst matchup for anyone in the wnba.
Help defense is pretty simple, but it's amazing how badly it's played and coached at this level.
Generally the further the ball is from who you are guarding, the further off you play from your girl. Open up and see ball AND your girl you are defending.
Turn your back on either the ball or your girl.... You deserve to get BURNED.
Obviously, you can have different situations/assignments, like girls guarding CC and not helping off much. But the general concept should be the same, but you see terrible execution EVERY game.
LV matches up against Indiana better than anyone else. Their defense can mostly lock down the guard play and the lack of anything after AB in the post has killed Indy.
We don't know enough about the matchup with Minny yet and won't until the last two games of the season.
I'd much rather play Vegas than Golden St or Minnesota.
I like CC/KM's matchup vs Grey and Young over Burton/Williams and Miles/McBride.
Boston is probably the closest thing to an A'ja stopper in the W.
Vegas also has worse role players than Indiana does.
The Canadian media is full of CC today on her first ever visit to Canada. Interesting Clark summary by CBC and comparison to MJ's first visit to Toronto by the Toronto Star.
www.thestar.com
torontosun.com
Dave Feschuk: Why Caitlin Clark’s Toronto debut gives Michael Jordan vibes — 30 years later
Caitlin Clark is the headliner of the Indiana Fever show that leads the WNBA in away attendance.
www.thestar.com
SIMMONS: Why Caitlin Clark is the most important player in all of sports
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing in Toronto against the Tempo on Tuesday night. Steve Simmons explains why she matters.
torontosun.com
Mystics vs Lynx
Wings vs Valkyries
Aces vs Liberty
Fever vs Dream
Just how I think it ends up
Wings vs Valkyries
Aces vs Liberty
Fever vs Dream
Just how I think it ends up
4th seed means Atlanta and more Angel Reese bullsh** drama.
No thanks.
Tell Las Vegas or Golden State to tank and f*** off.
Sandy is all class.The Canadian media is full of CC today on her first ever visit to Canada. Interesting Clark summary by CBC and comparison to MJ's first visit to Toronto by the Toronto Star.
Dave Feschuk: Why Caitlin Clark’s Toronto debut gives Michael Jordan vibes — 30 years later
Caitlin Clark is the headliner of the Indiana Fever show that leads the WNBA in away attendance.
SIMMONS: Why Caitlin Clark is the most important player in all of sports
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing in Toronto against the Tempo on Tuesday night. Steve Simmons explains why she matters.
Angel's shot is basically a shotput. It's like heaving a brick one-handed shotput style at a 10-ft high object.
You're not. There are some TERRIBLE fundamentals in the W. Lack of box outs. Stepping on the sidelines. Close outs are atrocious. Help defense from the backside guards is almost non existent, including dropping on the backside for rebounds.I've watched basketball for a looong time, but I don't know if I've ever noticed defense being played like I've seen in the W.
With the Fever you'll see Caitlin, or Sophie, or Lexie, or Kelsey ... defending on the perimeter with their backs toward the opposite sideline. If you're defending someone without the ball shouldn't your back generally be towards the baseline so you can always see the ball and your player??? I think it was Sophie recently who gave up a straight-line drive to the hoop defending out of position like this.
I don't get it, am I missing something?
Golden State's coach had no idea how to coach Megan Gustafson to her strengths, I will say that. Defensively she is teaching the team pretty well. Not to be obvious.
OT, but how do you pronounce your last name? Par-isss or Pareee?
Neither did what's her face at Las Vegas.......
Or were you talking about when Nakase was at Las Vegas?
It won't be easy for the Fever to pass Vegas for 3rd place. After today's game vs the Dream at home, Vegas's final seven games are all against the bottom five teams. Blowing that game a couple weeks ago cost the Fever two games to Vegas in the standings. Instead of being 0.5 games behind them, they'd be 1.5 ahead.
The Fever may end up playing the Dream in the first round again, which is a tough matchup, but hopefully they can hold onto 4h place and get home court advantage.
The Fever may end up playing the Dream in the first round again, which is a tough matchup, but hopefully they can hold onto 4h place and get home court advantage.
It will all come down to how the games are officiated. That's the scary thing.
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