I have so many thoughts 😫 but my initial thoughts are positive. I really liked the fight that the storm put up. I loved coach Quinn using more of the bench to give the starters some rest and to get the reserves some minutes. They were so close to stealing this game. Untimely misses from nneka and bad shot selection (3s) in the waning minutes hurt us. Minnesota blew up the skyar and nneka pnr by putting a taller guard on her and switches into their posts guarding her which was the cause of her uncharacteristic turnovers. Great scout and gameplay by minny. 2 tough games ahead with Atlanta on Friday and Vegas out for blood on Sat whew
Very good points! I felt Minnesota was very intentional about taking Nneka out of the game, and sadly, it worked. Seattle's schedule to start this season has been pretty tough, especially considering how strong Phoenix has been. If they can find a way to beat Atlanta (no guarantee there), then I think most will be pretty happy with a 4-2 start in the opening month, considering they basically played all playoff-quality teams except for Dallas. Even then, the Wings could rally for that 8th seed.
Atlanta looks really really good too. They have enough time to put together a really good scout and hopefully get back in rhythm and gave a better 1st quarter than tonight.
After the first five minutes, I felt like it was a pretty good game. We fought to the end. Smith has had our number since she played in Chicago. Minneapolis is a very good team. Two concerns/thoughts: is it just me (and a couple of my friends), or does Lexie Brown not seem to want to be here? I’m hoping she’s just taking a minute to learn the system but her energy seems off. I still question some of our bigs usage. I feel like Li is getting the ball too early or too late. Credit to Phee & co for sure for handling Nneka, but I’m a bit concerned over the first few games with what I’m seeing (Ezi taking more threes than driving?). Maybe I’m reading into it or missing something, I just hope our presence in the paint improves.
I have so many thoughts 😫 but my initial thoughts are positive. I really liked the fight that the storm put up. I loved coach Quinn using more of the bench to give the starters some rest and to get the reserves some minutes. They were so close to stealing this game. Untimely misses from nneka and bad shot selection (3s) in the waning minutes hurt us. Minnesota blew up the skyar and nneka pnr by putting a taller guard on her and switches into their posts guarding her which was the cause of her uncharacteristic turnovers. Great scout and gameplay by minny. 2 tough games ahead with Atlanta on Friday and Vegas out for blood on Sat whew
Very good points! I felt Minnesota was very intentional about taking Nneka out of the game, and sadly, it worked. Seattle's schedule to start this season has been pretty tough, especially considering how strong Phoenix has been. If they can find a way to beat Atlanta (no guarantee there), then I think most will be pretty happy with a 4-2 start in the opening month, considering they basically played all playoff-quality teams except for Dallas. Even then, the Wings could rally for that 8th seed.
Atlanta looks really really good too. They have enough time to put together a really good scout and hopefully get back in rhythm and gave a better 1st quarter than tonight.
Agree with all of this
After the first five minutes, I felt like it was a pretty good game. We fought to the end. Smith has had our number since she played in Chicago. Minneapolis is a very good team. Two concerns/thoughts: is it just me (and a couple of my friends), or does Lexie Brown not seem to want to be here? I’m hoping she’s just taking a minute to learn the system but her energy seems off. I still question some of our bigs usage. I feel like Li is getting the ball too early or too late. Credit to Phee & co for sure for handling Nneka, but I’m a bit concerned over the first few games with what I’m seeing (Ezi taking more threes than driving?). Maybe I’m reading into it or missing something, I just hope our presence in the paint improves.