***CC22 and the Fever mega thread***

2D

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It's the Lynx and everyone else right now.

If the Fever ever decide to defend and rebound for the full 40 minutes, they might have something to say about that.
Lynx seemed shaken by the Fever's defensive effort in the second, they took Miles out of the game for most of the second half. But because the Lynx are so stacked, they have equally as good playmakers. The Fever only have CC and Mitchell. Lynx also have better post players.
 

Franisdaman

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Rebounding killed the Fever

Yep.

Check this out:

Both teams shot 57% overall

Fever shot 46% from three
; MN? 44%

Both teams shot 11-15 (73%) from the FT line.

The difference? Offensive rebounding (that resulted in 2nd chance points) and turnovers. Minny got off 8 more FG attempts than Indy mostly because of their +6 offensive rebounding advantage (resulting in 2nd chance points) and a +6 turnover advantage.

And Indy was still within 2 points (100-98) with 2:37 to go in the game.

 
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nu2u

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Fever and Lynx both shot 57%. Fever were 11-24 from 3...Lynx were 11-25. Both teams were 11-15 from the line. Dead even except for the boards and a 12 Fever turnvoers to 6 for the Lynx...but I can live with 12 turnovers against almost anybody.
MN had 11 ORBs (vs Fever 5). I believe most of those ORBs were converted for 2nd chance points, including a couple 3s. There’s your difference maker
 

Franisdaman

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Coming into today's game, the Minnesota Lynx were averaging 11,129 fans per home game during the 2026 WNBA regular season.

Today's announced attendance? 16,505, which is 48% more than their season average.

The Caitlin Clark effect.


 

Legend12

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Phoenix is not a team I heard mentioned as a possible trade destination for plum.

They must either have an idea she wants to sign with them, or want the extra time to try and make a positive impact on her that will sway her decision. They were 27-17 last season, so can't imagine their draft pick being crazy valuable, and the chance of getting Plum for 3 years or so might be worth the risk.
 
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Hawksfor3

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Cheryl Reeve said that she played with the boys when she was a kid. There's a huge difference from being a "Tomboy" and being a trans, don't you think? The "Tomboy" girls ordinarily grow out of that unless there's something else going on.
 

The Big Z

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Fever did not deserve a win
So not sure why you say that. You’re playing the best team in the league in a super hostile environment and it’s a 2 pt game late. I’m guessing they would not be unhappy with that. They shot well and only had 12 turnovers. Honestly played about as well as could be expected. 🤷‍♂️
 

SoonerBeAHawk

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Hull has had a few streaks where defensively she seemed like she was everywhere grabbing rebounds and loose balls, and she's had some hot 3-point shooting streaks.

All that seems like a distant memory. I'm not sure what she's bringing this year, it sure ain't defense.
 
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Anon1751457816

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Everything is par for the course considering the circumstances leading up to this one:

-Fever arguably the hottest team in the league with a 5 win streak
-CC also on a heater
-Away at Minnesota, the best team in the league
-Runaway ROTY looking to make a statement against the face of the league

Like someone on social media once said, the Fever is every team's super bowl. Teams know they get the most eyes and coverage when they come to town. Sadly, the Fever are not a good defensive team and it showed the first half. Miles will do whatever it takes to ensure this is her best game of the year, won't have numbers like this for the rest of the year. Due to CC's competitive streak, she wants to match it, but she's guarded like no one else, making it next to impossible. Fever need major defensive adjustments if they want to win.
I think this is why some people are rolling their eyes at CC fans. Nothing above is necessarily false, but the lengths folks go through to rationalize being outplayed is something to behold.
 

WDSMHawk

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Hopefully this puts it to bed but unfortunately I think these stupid rallies will follow the Fever around for the rest of the season

 

Hawksfor3

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Hopefully this puts it to bed but unfortunately I think these stupid rallies will follow the Fever around for the rest of the season


OK then. If she does that, then how about telling Dolson and Reeve to stop wearing those Trans shirts. One is verbal and the others are non-verbal. Did you catch that? Non-verbals. Plural.

However, I agree with you on what you said around focusing on basketball. Yes, let's get down to the business of basketball.
 
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gojojo

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11 o-boards and 16 2nd chance points. Got 8 more shots off than the Fever.

3 Road games in 5 days and they had a chance vs the best team in the league. I doubt Indy beats them in the postseason but it's possible.

As soon as Indy is out I won't watch a second; this league is a joke.
 
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