Storm had opportunities near the end. They seem way too dependent on Jewell and seem to stand around waiting for her to take the shot. They will struggle to win close games if that is their game plan.
Good article, Jeff. It was very eventful and encouraging even though it didn't quite have that storybook ending that we all were hoping for. If Jewell had been just a little more like Jewell in her proven shooting ability, we would have won his game and there are others things that we could have done to make this right, but primarily it was the lack of defensive pressure in the first half that sank our boats instead of our field goals and free throws that was to blame. And that's dependent on great communication among the players. And that's one skill that probably everyone can improve a little bit. But you have to love the encouraging signs like the furious rally that they put on that almost won the game for them. Especially encouraging is the play of three rookies, led by the rookie "replacement" point guards: Jade Melbourne and Ivana Dojkic, and especially Ivana in this game with her 12 points and 4 assists. Ivana came off the bench for her new WNBA high-point and high-assist game with 12 & 4 respectively. And the 3rd rookie of course is Jordan Horston who had another very solid game so early in her career that portends very great things to come. We do have some great things and times to look forward to. Good things are coming!
Storm had opportunities near the end. They seem way too dependent on Jewell and seem to stand around waiting for her to take the shot. They will struggle to win close games if that is their game plan.
Good article, Jeff. It was very eventful and encouraging even though it didn't quite have that storybook ending that we all were hoping for. If Jewell had been just a little more like Jewell in her proven shooting ability, we would have won his game and there are others things that we could have done to make this right, but primarily it was the lack of defensive pressure in the first half that sank our boats instead of our field goals and free throws that was to blame. And that's dependent on great communication among the players. And that's one skill that probably everyone can improve a little bit. But you have to love the encouraging signs like the furious rally that they put on that almost won the game for them. Especially encouraging is the play of three rookies, led by the rookie "replacement" point guards: Jade Melbourne and Ivana Dojkic, and especially Ivana in this game with her 12 points and 4 assists. Ivana came off the bench for her new WNBA high-point and high-assist game with 12 & 4 respectively. And the 3rd rookie of course is Jordan Horston who had another very solid game so early in her career that portends very great things to come. We do have some great things and times to look forward to. Good things are coming!