Well its official, this new playoff format stinks. Liberty, a team that finished first in the East and had a great season are now out of the season due to one bad quarter yesterday. It doesn't make any sense that Round #2 isn't at least 3 games long. The single elimination is just rubbish IMHO, it doesn't reward the teams that have done so well during reg season at all. The bye round isn't always that good either as the teams like the Liberty can come out rusty and very flat.
Not sure when they are announcing this season's reg season MVP but you would think they would do it before the playoffs started. Hopefully Charles wins it but the Associated press stated that Nneka is the massive fav to win it because of her amazing shooting FG% and also all round efficiency on the court.
So now we have the good old rivalry between the Mercury and Lynx starting on Wednesday. The Lynx well rested, Mercury won 2 straight road games. Going to be a great series. This is when the series turns to 5 games now. Fowles IMHO will handle Griner, thats the reason the Lynx got Fowles into their team. The bench depth is definitely in favor of the Lynx. Perkins, Montgomery, Brunson etc, great bench.
The other series is interesting as EDD maybe fit to play vs the Sparks. Surgery completed, she is back to training now. Not sure if they risk her the first game and give her a few extra days rest but lets see what the line is going to be.
Well its official, this new playoff format stinks. Liberty, a team that finished first in the East and had a great season are now out of the season due to one bad quarter yesterday. It doesn't make any sense that Round #2 isn't at least 3 games long. The single elimination is just rubbish IMHO, it doesn't reward the teams that have done so well during reg season at all. The bye round isn't always that good either as the teams like the Liberty can come out rusty and very flat.
Not sure when they are announcing this season's reg season MVP but you would think they would do it before the playoffs started. Hopefully Charles wins it but the Associated press stated that Nneka is the massive fav to win it because of her amazing shooting FG% and also all round efficiency on the court.
So now we have the good old rivalry between the Mercury and Lynx starting on Wednesday. The Lynx well rested, Mercury won 2 straight road games. Going to be a great series. This is when the series turns to 5 games now. Fowles IMHO will handle Griner, thats the reason the Lynx got Fowles into their team. The bench depth is definitely in favor of the Lynx. Perkins, Montgomery, Brunson etc, great bench.
The other series is interesting as EDD maybe fit to play vs the Sparks. Surgery completed, she is back to training now. Not sure if they risk her the first game and give her a few extra days rest but lets see what the line is going to be.
The line seems crazy for the Sparks and Sky game. EDD has not been confirmed that she is Out, she may play. Even without her, Vandersloot, Quigley, Cappie, De Souza and gang can really push the Sparks.
The line seems crazy for the Sparks and Sky game. EDD has not been confirmed that she is Out, she may play. Even without her, Vandersloot, Quigley, Cappie, De Souza and gang can really push the Sparks.
Oz good buddy this format does stink, gotta feel for Lambeir and New York being in a 1 and done, woulda loved to see that series go at least best of 3...anyways I hope Phx gets drilled in their 3rd straight playoff road game so am taking Minny -5.5, good luck man
Oz good buddy this format does stink, gotta feel for Lambeir and New York being in a 1 and done, woulda loved to see that series go at least best of 3...anyways I hope Phx gets drilled in their 3rd straight playoff road game so am taking Minny -5.5, good luck man
Oz good buddy this format does stink, gotta feel for Lambeir and New York being in a 1 and done, woulda loved to see that series go at least best of 3...anyways I hope Phx gets drilled in their 3rd straight playoff road game so am taking Minny -5.5, good luck man
Hey Wagers,
Completely agree mate, lean that way as well. 3rd straight road game vs the best team in the league with the best coach and best bench. This game isn't at their usual home stadium but I don't think that will effect Minny at all.
Oz good buddy this format does stink, gotta feel for Lambeir and New York being in a 1 and done, woulda loved to see that series go at least best of 3...anyways I hope Phx gets drilled in their 3rd straight playoff road game so am taking Minny -5.5, good luck man
Hey Wagers,
Completely agree mate, lean that way as well. 3rd straight road game vs the best team in the league with the best coach and best bench. This game isn't at their usual home stadium but I don't think that will effect Minny at all.
I feel like I jinxed your MVP bet Aussie. Nneka had an awesome year but like I said before, Tina is the reason why Liberty are at where they are at. First half of last season Sparks were almost last in their conference I think. Maybe tied last, Parker comes back and then they make playoffs. This Sparks team doesn't rely on Nneka. Nneka had an unreal year don't get me wrong, but this is another example where I feel they gave the MVP to a team full of stars rather than some team who would die without the player. Just like James Harden losing to curry a few years back and Dwade losing to Lebron in 2010 (I think it was that year).
I feel like I jinxed your MVP bet Aussie. Nneka had an awesome year but like I said before, Tina is the reason why Liberty are at where they are at. First half of last season Sparks were almost last in their conference I think. Maybe tied last, Parker comes back and then they make playoffs. This Sparks team doesn't rely on Nneka. Nneka had an unreal year don't get me wrong, but this is another example where I feel they gave the MVP to a team full of stars rather than some team who would die without the player. Just like James Harden losing to curry a few years back and Dwade losing to Lebron in 2010 (I think it was that year).
I feel like I jinxed your MVP bet Aussie. Nneka had an awesome year but like I said before, Tina is the reason why Liberty are at where they are at. First half of last season Sparks were almost last in their conference I think. Maybe tied last, Parker comes back and then they make playoffs. This Sparks team doesn't rely on Nneka. Nneka had an unreal year don't get me wrong, but this is another example where I feel they gave the MVP to a team full of stars rather than some team who would die without the player. Just like James Harden losing to curry a few years back and Dwade losing to Lebron in 2010 (I think it was that year).
Don't be silly man, no jinx at all. I find it hard to agree that Nneka deserved it as well. How do you win all 4 monthly awards, 7 weekly awards, your team finished first in the conference and you are the only current all-star player on that roster and not get the MVP? Nneka is part of a team that has Parker, Toliver, Beard and yes they started at 14-0 but after that they slipped badly and she ended with 2 monthly awards and 5 weekly awards. But it is what it is, she won by a landslide as well. Very strange. I wish they announced this before the Liberty's game vs Mercury. Might have added more fuel to Tina's fire..
I feel like I jinxed your MVP bet Aussie. Nneka had an awesome year but like I said before, Tina is the reason why Liberty are at where they are at. First half of last season Sparks were almost last in their conference I think. Maybe tied last, Parker comes back and then they make playoffs. This Sparks team doesn't rely on Nneka. Nneka had an unreal year don't get me wrong, but this is another example where I feel they gave the MVP to a team full of stars rather than some team who would die without the player. Just like James Harden losing to curry a few years back and Dwade losing to Lebron in 2010 (I think it was that year).
Don't be silly man, no jinx at all. I find it hard to agree that Nneka deserved it as well. How do you win all 4 monthly awards, 7 weekly awards, your team finished first in the conference and you are the only current all-star player on that roster and not get the MVP? Nneka is part of a team that has Parker, Toliver, Beard and yes they started at 14-0 but after that they slipped badly and she ended with 2 monthly awards and 5 weekly awards. But it is what it is, she won by a landslide as well. Very strange. I wish they announced this before the Liberty's game vs Mercury. Might have added more fuel to Tina's fire..
geez Oz these totals have been whack in the 1 and done playoffs and I can see why you've got to give it your all but now we go to at least 3 games and most likely 4 or 5 to determine who advances...at some point this is still the WNBA and still the playoffs and what I've learned in last 5 years is that it can quickly grind to a halt with a 21-13 qtr and unders rule the day...with these inflated totals of 166 and 167.5 I almost have to play them both and ride the unders until we get a ripe G4 over, just thinking out loud but I think we've seen the end of these 101-93 playoff games and revert back to 83-72 type of games or at least hope so cause that's where my loot will be...cmon unders and WNBA make SW some loot
geez Oz these totals have been whack in the 1 and done playoffs and I can see why you've got to give it your all but now we go to at least 3 games and most likely 4 or 5 to determine who advances...at some point this is still the WNBA and still the playoffs and what I've learned in last 5 years is that it can quickly grind to a halt with a 21-13 qtr and unders rule the day...with these inflated totals of 166 and 167.5 I almost have to play them both and ride the unders until we get a ripe G4 over, just thinking out loud but I think we've seen the end of these 101-93 playoff games and revert back to 83-72 type of games or at least hope so cause that's where my loot will be...cmon unders and WNBA make SW some loot
Besides the one game series being stupid and more stupid than anything,why would they have Pho.playing NY when one is in the east and other west?? Very odd the way they are doing this.
Besides the one game series being stupid and more stupid than anything,why would they have Pho.playing NY when one is in the east and other west?? Very odd the way they are doing this.
Not touching the first game. Lynx not playing at their usual home court, might make a difference for them. They will be playing the first 4 games of this series at non-home court venues when you consider games #3 and #4 are at Phoenix. Not good at all for the reigning champs.
Not touching the first game. Lynx not playing at their usual home court, might make a difference for them. They will be playing the first 4 games of this series at non-home court venues when you consider games #3 and #4 are at Phoenix. Not good at all for the reigning champs.
Expect Reeve to play all her gals in the 2H as they haven't played in 10 days and will help with getting some court time under their belts as its needed after 10 days..
Expect Reeve to play all her gals in the 2H as they haven't played in 10 days and will help with getting some court time under their belts as its needed after 10 days..
EDD is out definitely for the first game according to Chatman and her interview on www.wnba.com.
10 is a lot of points to lay with the Sparks but after seeing this display from the Lynx, it makes me hesitant to take the Sky as the Sparks offense can be on as good as the Lynx at times and their defense numbers are almost identical.
Lynx Off Eff: 107.2, Def eff: 96.4
Sparks Off Eff: 106.6, Def Eff: 97.3
And then you look at Mercury and the Sky, and their numbers are almost identical as well..
EDD is out definitely for the first game according to Chatman and her interview on www.wnba.com.
10 is a lot of points to lay with the Sparks but after seeing this display from the Lynx, it makes me hesitant to take the Sky as the Sparks offense can be on as good as the Lynx at times and their defense numbers are almost identical.
Lynx Off Eff: 107.2, Def eff: 96.4
Sparks Off Eff: 106.6, Def Eff: 97.3
And then you look at Mercury and the Sky, and their numbers are almost identical as well..
wow it's crazy scoring in these playoffs, Lynx/Phx in last 10 meetings including playoffs high score was 171 tonight they have that in middle of 3rd qtr, i missed the boat on these overs
wow it's crazy scoring in these playoffs, Lynx/Phx in last 10 meetings including playoffs high score was 171 tonight they have that in middle of 3rd qtr, i missed the boat on these overs
Crazy scoring Wagers in these early playoff games.. They are becoming like NBA scorelines yet they are playing 8 mins less. 113 by the Lynx, similar score by the Sky the other night as well. Mercury hit 103 vs the Liberty. I haven't seen so many teams hit 100+ in the WNBA..
Crazy scoring Wagers in these early playoff games.. They are becoming like NBA scorelines yet they are playing 8 mins less. 113 by the Lynx, similar score by the Sky the other night as well. Mercury hit 103 vs the Liberty. I haven't seen so many teams hit 100+ in the WNBA..
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