Cappie was already emotional returning to Phoenix to get her ring and plus she didn't know how the crowd would respond. I think her emotions were a little too high. I believe she intentionally fouled Penny that hard. It would have been nice if she would have seen if Penny was okay, but that's not expected b/c a lot of players don't do it. The part that made me question her is when she shoved Dee a couple of times. I can understand how she would have thought Dee
I'm not going to tell you you're wrong because everyone sees things differently. What I do agree with is that he does seem to change the line up when things are going good, and it seems to break up the flow of things. Don't get me wrong I like Corey as the coach of the Mercury, but I think with the up and down season we had, he had a hard time getting motivated. As a coach though he should be positive at all times. When the coach is not having fun it begins to trickle down to the players.
I don't know who #45 was, but I know in the 3rd quarter they were in the bonus about 3 mins in. Phoenix was on a roll and when you keep calling all of these touch fouls, it slows down the game and gets the Mercury away from what they like to do and thats run. Yes officials are human, but if you call a foul on one end you have to call it on the other. For example the clear path foul they called on DB, Sue did the same thing when ( I want to say Penny) was running down the court for a layup. Things like th
Jess... I was trying to figure that out myself. I noticed the announcers didn't even mention anything about it. Maybe that affected her shot more than we know. I'm already looking forward to next season. Our core group should be back and they can get into training camp and gel from the beginning. I see Braxton being in "Phoenix Mercury" shape and she'll be able to stay in games longer.
Tough, tough, tough loss for the Phoenix Mercury. When that shot by Sue went in, I got numb and I was at a loss for words. We were up by 19 pts and we stopped doing what got us that lead and started jacking up shots. The Storm started getting it to LJ inside and that was that. I'm so proud of our girls for making it this far. There were some people who didn't think we were going to make the playoffs because we traded Cappie.
You're right Jess, I think they enjoy winning in odd yrs. I would have lov
Oh Jessers, if only your score prediction could have come true:) This was a weird game from the tip. But this is how Seattle has been winning all season. They haven't necessarily been blowing teams out, but just finds ways to win. It's odd actually how so much luck has fallen on their side. If the Merc had been playing their A game, then this would have been a totally different outcome. I don't know what kind of funk Dee was in, but I've rarely ever seen her play
Alright Mercury fans! The regular season has ended and now it's time for the playoffs to begin. We all know that the Mercury seem to play their BEST basketball in the post season. The bench played well these last two games(even though we didn't win) to give our starters some much needed rest. Now when the starters need a breather, we know they can come in and contribute. I'm so excited about the playoffs, I wish the games started tomorrow. Well I hope everyone that's a Mercury fan and lives in Phoenix at
It could be powder she's rubbing on her hands. I know that's what some of the NBA players do, I'm guessing to keep their hands dry. I don't know.
Yes, this was another great game. We all knew it was a matter of time for them to get back to playing like last year. I look back on some of those games they lost early on and know they would have won most of them if they were playing like now. But it takes time to learn the system and I'm so proud of all of them.
So they are going to auction off the "top 6 players" uniforms after sundays game. I think they should auction them all off as I believe we have enough fans of all the ladies that they would all sell. Especially since half the money goes to the Phoenix affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Could you help me spread the word that we want them all to donate their jerseys?
I think she mentioned that she was thinking of taking off the next WNBA season to give herself a rest, a few weeks ago. From what I heard, she said it was just something she was thinking about. Now, of course it's been widely reported. Donna Orendar commented that the league is aware that players are playing year round, and that they have been aware of this from the begininng..and as such were considering a later start to the WNBA season next year to give the players a break. I haven't heard anything def
Heard a quick blurb on the local news that Diana will be announcing that she will not be back for the 2011 season. I know that had been talk going around but this is the first time I heard it mentioned on a local Phoenix TV newstation.
Yes, I like this trade. Phoenix is trying to win now, not later. And I trust what Ann does. I'm sure Kara will be more motivated and eager to play for a championship team than she was for the Shock.
She is the one big piece to complete the puzzle for another great year for Phoenix Mercury. We have always needed a banger and strong presence at center position. Congratulations to the staff for a great job to get her on board.
It was so cool to watch online! Glad Kelly Mazzante and Le'Coe were able to make it! Cappie declined to attend, according to the Merc, she felt that she couldn't fit it into her schedule with the Liberty. What a great day for the team, and for Phoenix Nice to see something positive!
As for the game, yeah, that little fake by CD...among other thing
Yes! That was a great game! I wonder if they will come back to Phoenix today or if they are going straight to Tulsa and hang out till Thursday. I'm looking for the season sweep against Tulsa. Now is the time for the Merc to rack up some wins.
I agree, that fake by Candice was awesome. She is now my second favorite player behind Dee. I really didn't know she was this good in Chicago. I just love everything about her and she has done a great job of learning t
Lucky for all of you who live in Phoenix and get to attend the games. I wouldn't miss one either. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it to this one in Atlanta. I would absolutely love to meet Dee and the crew one day!
Khawk62, I'm with you there. Even though the Mercury seem to have a few undesireable loses, they are still in transition emotionally, spiritually, and physically with the loss of players. There are probably a lot of other issues in the locker room, too. At any rate, I'm not giving up on this team and will be rooting for them whether I can make a game or not. I haven't given up on the Mercury since they started and don't plan on doing it now.
The Mercury are still finding out who they are as a team. Penny is back full time, LeCoe is gone, CP gone...Dupree added, as well as some very talented rookies and healthy Ohlde..very different than last year. They will be better than fine once everything falls into place. Some fans are too frustrated to see that this is a necessary step, to find their way, and that some times that means there will be a lack of rhythm and losses may be the result. We have to love and support them more than ever during th
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Nice to see something positive!