This must be the most ideal start for an expansion team. Pretty sure it has exceeded everyone's expectations except the FO and coaching staff. I 100% believe they believed we'd be making some noise.
Our competitive start also bodes well for stars looking at our team next year - like, we're here to win and make due on our 5 year promise!
And biased fan opinion, but our fanbase and Balhalla atmosphere has got to be enticing if you're a player aiming to be a superstar.
Holy Cannoli! Did not expect that, definitely makes up for the Wings loss.
Really fun game to watch, even with those stretches where they couldn't hit anything. Something about watching a team that hustles and doesn't quit makes up for their shooting challenges.
Also, great way to finish off a watching at least parts of 6 games today. (hurry back, Temi, we need some size)
Big props to our FO and coaching staff. Our lineups have been crazy since we're such an international team, but man. Everyone we've brought in has been clicking and playing hard regardless of how the game is going. Tiring out this phrase now, but we're a freaking fun team!
3.12. Boston looked like she had a clear path but great rotation sending help to the paint.
2.30. GSV runs the same HORNS elbows PNR (the playcall is some number I think “HORNS n”. I’ll have to look it up from past games. Maybe you can see it on TV. Anyway, IND overplays the entry pass, so Tip converts it to a pop to the opposite wing. Very clever.
1.40. VB gets CC on a switch, immediate drive and gets fouled.
GSV is up and pulling away. Great victory. Outstanding defense and just enough offense to make it work. Great scoring from supersubs Amihere and Bibby. Lineup controversy coming?
GSV up 7 for a nanosecond, but IND storms back to within 2.
3.23. KT gets isoed on Clark in transition. She goes to post her up. IND help comes long rotation from the top. That leaves Mo open for 3. Miss but a sweet OREB and instant attack for and-1. Miss FTA but great hustle to get the ball back.
Nakase gets Amihere back in for defense, takes out Billings with 4 fouls, living on the edge with her.
Game wrap coming in a minute. Please head over there in an orderly manner!
This must be the most ideal start for an expansion team. Pretty sure it has exceeded everyone's expectations except the FO and coaching staff. I 100% believe they believed we'd be making some noise.
Our competitive start also bodes well for stars looking at our team next year - like, we're here to win and make due on our 5 year promise!
And biased fan opinion, but our fanbase and Balhalla atmosphere has got to be enticing if you're a player aiming to be a superstar.
Holy Cannoli! Did not expect that, definitely makes up for the Wings loss.
Really fun game to watch, even with those stretches where they couldn't hit anything. Something about watching a team that hustles and doesn't quit makes up for their shooting challenges.
Also, great way to finish off a watching at least parts of 6 games today. (hurry back, Temi, we need some size)
NN: defense can be leaned on… IF it stays consistent. Have to be intentional about scheduling defense practice with the rough travel schedule.
Watched film about tough rebounds, diving for balls, play hard. Thus selected 12 dogs from the start.
Carla highlights really display how she's our French Flash haha So quick!
Carla's speed is elite.
NN: put Bibby in actions she likes to get a 3.
They saw that she could pop in training camp.
Boston adjustments. We’re guarding her the wrong way and got on top on duck ins. Improved rotation from low man.
NN: we talk about being the best defensive team.
Credit to Ohemaa that the team is so deep. And lots of bonding in training camp. So KT can go at people and yell but people know it’s family.
NN: coaches do a ton behind the scenes. Supportive texts and encouragement.
Tip guarded CC in Q4 since saw that matchup last year.
Guarding CC: Was physical. Take away the left step back.
Nakase: Adjustments in coverage in paint at halftime. Great effort in second half.
LA (Amihere) is mature and a true pro. Hung with it after getting cut and stayed in shape on her own.
Kayla Thornton post-game: “We are all stars in our own way. We are all dogs.”
Fact-check: true
💅
Big props to our FO and coaching staff. Our lineups have been crazy since we're such an international team, but man. Everyone we've brought in has been clicking and playing hard regardless of how the game is going. Tiring out this phrase now, but we're a freaking fun team!
Q4
3.12. Boston looked like she had a clear path but great rotation sending help to the paint.
2.30. GSV runs the same HORNS elbows PNR (the playcall is some number I think “HORNS n”. I’ll have to look it up from past games. Maybe you can see it on TV. Anyway, IND overplays the entry pass, so Tip converts it to a pop to the opposite wing. Very clever.
1.40. VB gets CC on a switch, immediate drive and gets fouled.
GSV is up and pulling away. Great victory. Outstanding defense and just enough offense to make it work. Great scoring from supersubs Amihere and Bibby. Lineup controversy coming?
Oy, TOO MUCH TALENT! What will we do???
Great problem to have! Gonna be interesting once players come back.
In the crowd: Steve Kerr and Juan Toscano-Anderson, I already mentioned Podziemski. Also Bay FC team
3.18. Cool ATO SLOB (after timeout sideline out of bounds play). Bibby sets backscreen, instant roll to basket for layup, fouled.
3.12. Far be it from me to judge local emergent customs, but I don’t know about the crowd doing The Wave. It is very big and well done though.
Everyone is hustling hard to close out our ALWAYS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HURT™ game
Q4.4.00.
GSV up 7 for a nanosecond, but IND storms back to within 2.
3.23. KT gets isoed on Clark in transition. She goes to post her up. IND help comes long rotation from the top. That leaves Mo open for 3. Miss but a sweet OREB and instant attack for and-1. Miss FTA but great hustle to get the ball back.
Nakase gets Amihere back in for defense, takes out Billings with 4 fouls, living on the edge with her.