We were at the game yesterday and it was such a great atmosphere. Everyone was having a great time and the team was really feeding off of it.
It was really nice to see Jordan playing so well, not to mention Skylar's hot play continuing.
With 5 games left, there's still time to build some good momentum going into the playoffs. I'm still holding out hope that the last game against Las Vegas will determine home court in the first round. It would almost be as if the series really began that night.
Jeff, any idea how the second tiebreaker (wins against .500+ teams) looks now? Of course Las Vegas has some big games coming up that will change that. Just curious what it's at now.
Off-hand, I would say that wins against .500+ teams would probably benefit Las Vegas but maybe that isn't the case. I do know both Connecticut and Seattle have struggled against the top other teams, like Seattle going 0-3 against New York, 1-3 against Minnesota, and 1-2 against Las Vegas. However, now that Indiana is above .500 that should count towards the Storm and they went 3-1 against the Fever and 2-1 against Connecticut. Going 2-2 against Vegas would help a ton.
If my math is correct, the Storm have gone 7-10 against teams with a .500+ record and the Aces have gone 7-7.
The Aces have two road games against the Fever this week and A'ja Wilson was in a walking boot. Is it a legit ankle injury? Is it an Achilles? Or was this just precautionary because they were playing the Liberty and it was likely going to be a loss for them (no reason to risk aggravating A'ja's injury). Does A'ja play against the Fever. If not, they might lose one or both of those games.
Yeah, I realized I could look at the results for both teams, and that's what I got too. Thanks for looking.
So, appears that Seattle will have to hope for at least one more LV loss before their matchup. Likely the second tiebreaker won't come into play. If LV loses 3+ more, then hopefully Seattle passes them in the standings anyway.
Well, at the least the last week and a half should be exciting. Can't help but think that home court will be especially critical this year for the Storm.
I love having Gabby and Jordy. To your point from a previous thread, re: Jordy’s mom mentioning an injury. During one of those flat footed post Olympic games I noticed her “futzing” with her hand on the same side as her shoulder injury. Let’s hope these last three games are a sign we’re trending up.
Although I agree we are likely doubtful to go to the finals with that path. Maaaayyybe if Aja is out and we don’t sleep on a limping Aces (they proved against NYL you still have to play against an Aja-less Aces), we could get to semis….or if Jewell goes on a more consistent run these last games. Nneka too has been missing some shots she usually hits—-but she’s also getting clobbered down low (and clobbering too in fairness).
Boy Skyler is intense, but she shows up…every game..and is so physical—-even while we were sluggish over the break. Again, kudos to you for pointing this out time and again (in print AND to me when I’m like 🤔).
Side note—-sitting next to the visitor bench, we see a lot of what happens….that Phoenix team is a mess…and they have been since Brondello left. I think Phoenix is a perfect example of just how important coaching is. There are a lot of big personalities on that bench and they were NOT happy. It’s interesting to me to see two very talented big personality PGs be miserable in a post Brondello Phoenix. Is it time to move on from DT? That team also owns the stats in technicals this year. OWNS. Cloud-7, DT-6(7-1 rescinded),Kah-6, BG-4, Soph-3…add 2 to Tibbits.
We were at the game yesterday and it was such a great atmosphere. Everyone was having a great time and the team was really feeding off of it.
It was really nice to see Jordan playing so well, not to mention Skylar's hot play continuing.
With 5 games left, there's still time to build some good momentum going into the playoffs. I'm still holding out hope that the last game against Las Vegas will determine home court in the first round. It would almost be as if the series really began that night.
Jeff, any idea how the second tiebreaker (wins against .500+ teams) looks now? Of course Las Vegas has some big games coming up that will change that. Just curious what it's at now.
Off-hand, I would say that wins against .500+ teams would probably benefit Las Vegas but maybe that isn't the case. I do know both Connecticut and Seattle have struggled against the top other teams, like Seattle going 0-3 against New York, 1-3 against Minnesota, and 1-2 against Las Vegas. However, now that Indiana is above .500 that should count towards the Storm and they went 3-1 against the Fever and 2-1 against Connecticut. Going 2-2 against Vegas would help a ton.
If my math is correct, the Storm have gone 7-10 against teams with a .500+ record and the Aces have gone 7-7.
The Aces have two road games against the Fever this week and A'ja Wilson was in a walking boot. Is it a legit ankle injury? Is it an Achilles? Or was this just precautionary because they were playing the Liberty and it was likely going to be a loss for them (no reason to risk aggravating A'ja's injury). Does A'ja play against the Fever. If not, they might lose one or both of those games.
Yeah, I realized I could look at the results for both teams, and that's what I got too. Thanks for looking.
So, appears that Seattle will have to hope for at least one more LV loss before their matchup. Likely the second tiebreaker won't come into play. If LV loses 3+ more, then hopefully Seattle passes them in the standings anyway.
Well, at the least the last week and a half should be exciting. Can't help but think that home court will be especially critical this year for the Storm.
I love having Gabby and Jordy. To your point from a previous thread, re: Jordy’s mom mentioning an injury. During one of those flat footed post Olympic games I noticed her “futzing” with her hand on the same side as her shoulder injury. Let’s hope these last three games are a sign we’re trending up.
Although I agree we are likely doubtful to go to the finals with that path. Maaaayyybe if Aja is out and we don’t sleep on a limping Aces (they proved against NYL you still have to play against an Aja-less Aces), we could get to semis….or if Jewell goes on a more consistent run these last games. Nneka too has been missing some shots she usually hits—-but she’s also getting clobbered down low (and clobbering too in fairness).
Boy Skyler is intense, but she shows up…every game..and is so physical—-even while we were sluggish over the break. Again, kudos to you for pointing this out time and again (in print AND to me when I’m like 🤔).
Side note—-sitting next to the visitor bench, we see a lot of what happens….that Phoenix team is a mess…and they have been since Brondello left. I think Phoenix is a perfect example of just how important coaching is. There are a lot of big personalities on that bench and they were NOT happy. It’s interesting to me to see two very talented big personality PGs be miserable in a post Brondello Phoenix. Is it time to move on from DT? That team also owns the stats in technicals this year. OWNS. Cloud-7, DT-6(7-1 rescinded),Kah-6, BG-4, Soph-3…add 2 to Tibbits.
Great recap. Skylar is inspiring! She has been amazing and a great leader. Loved your comparison of Jackie Young’s development to Jordan’s.