2 months ago
BERLIN — Caitlin Clark extended her hand to a United States teammate in the first quarter of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Hungary. It was a gesture of appreciation for the connection that had just occurred.
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ****** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #World #seconds #quarter
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ****** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #World #seconds #quarter
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BERLIN — Caitlin Clark extended her hand to a United States teammate in the first quarter of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Hungary. It was a gesture of appreciation for the connection that had just occurred.
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ***** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #reese #quarter
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ***** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #reese #quarter
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2 months ago
Angel Reese wasted no time making an impact on Thursday's WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Atlanta Dream star opened the matchup against the matchup with a perfect shooting performance. Reese scored 18 points on 8-for-8 shooting in the first half. Her hot start helped Atlanta build a 10-0 run.
MORE: Caitlin Clark laughs at Angel Reese after she botches easy game-winning layup
Reese attacked the basket with confidence. She finished through contact and converted her early opportunities. Her perfect shooting also gave the Dream another major offensive option alongside Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. She shot a 2-of-2 from beyond the arc.
The LSU alum has also continued to dominate the glass. She has established herself as one of the league's best rebounders.
#atlanta #matchup
The Atlanta Dream star opened the matchup against the matchup with a perfect shooting performance. Reese scored 18 points on 8-for-8 shooting in the first half. Her hot start helped Atlanta build a 10-0 run.
MORE: Caitlin Clark laughs at Angel Reese after she botches easy game-winning layup
Reese attacked the basket with confidence. She finished through contact and converted her early opportunities. Her perfect shooting also gave the Dream another major offensive option alongside Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. She shot a 2-of-2 from beyond the arc.
The LSU alum has also continued to dominate the glass. She has established herself as one of the league's best rebounders.
#atlanta #matchup
2 months ago
Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever hit the 20-point mark for the 21st consecutive game in Thursday's matchup versus the Dallas Wings.
Mitchell broke A'ja Wilson's record of 20 games, which was set across two seasons from the 2023 to 2024 campaign. Prior to Wilson's streak, the previous record was 13 games set by Diana Taurasi between the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
The record was set on a layup with 4.4 seconds remaining in the first half. Prior to that, Mitchell hit a technical foul free throw and a short jumper to get to 19 points. She was freed up for one more shot before halftime after Dallas' Paige Bueckers was whistled for grabbing Caitlin Clark's left arm while guarding her.
This story will be updated with more information.
#mitchell #indiana
Mitchell broke A'ja Wilson's record of 20 games, which was set across two seasons from the 2023 to 2024 campaign. Prior to Wilson's streak, the previous record was 13 games set by Diana Taurasi between the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
The record was set on a layup with 4.4 seconds remaining in the first half. Prior to that, Mitchell hit a technical foul free throw and a short jumper to get to 19 points. She was freed up for one more shot before halftime after Dallas' Paige Bueckers was whistled for grabbing Caitlin Clark's left arm while guarding her.
This story will be updated with more information.
#mitchell #indiana
2 months ago
BOSTON (AP) — Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Diamond Miller finished with 13 points for the Sun, who played a game in Boston for the third straight year before moving next season to Houston.
Nelson-Ododa also had 11 rebounds and scored 13 points in the first half for the Sun (9-25). Leila Lacan had 10 ****** ists and Saniya Rivers scored 11 points off the bench. Burke shot 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Sun took a 7-2 lead off a pull-up 3-pointer by Miller. Leading 46-40 at halftime, the Sun went on an 8-0 run that started with a driving layup by Nelson-Ododa, who was fouled and completed the three-point play. Burke added a 3-pointer and Miller made a layup to force the Sparks to take a timeout.
Rae Burrell finished with 19 points for the Sparks (12-23). Nneka Ogwumike added 18 and Dearica Hamby scored 15.
#burke #finished
Diamond Miller finished with 13 points for the Sun, who played a game in Boston for the third straight year before moving next season to Houston.
Nelson-Ododa also had 11 rebounds and scored 13 points in the first half for the Sun (9-25). Leila Lacan had 10 ****** ists and Saniya Rivers scored 11 points off the bench. Burke shot 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Sun took a 7-2 lead off a pull-up 3-pointer by Miller. Leading 46-40 at halftime, the Sun went on an 8-0 run that started with a driving layup by Nelson-Ododa, who was fouled and completed the three-point play. Burke added a 3-pointer and Miller made a layup to force the Sparks to take a timeout.
Rae Burrell finished with 19 points for the Sparks (12-23). Nneka Ogwumike added 18 and Dearica Hamby scored 15.
#burke #finished
2 months ago
Fitting that a fancy feed led to the game-winning points on Cousy Court.
During a frantic final possession, Cole Binienda drove into the lane and whipped a pass to a cutting Matt Halloran with five seconds remaining for the go-ahead layup on Monday night. After Jono Raleigh's half-court heave rimmed out, Halloran ducked his 6-foot-8-inch frame as he was mobbed by his Worcester Partnership teammates in a 55-54 victory over Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance.
The victory handed the fifth-seeded Bancroft School team the Kingsway Summer League championship over the No. 1 seed from St. John's at Crompton Park on a muggy night.
"No one was on me and I just went up with it," said Halloran, who transferred to Bancroft after playing at Wachusett last season. "It feels great to win the championship."
"I was trying to drive for the layup and I just threw it (to Halloran)," Binienda said.
#victory #championship
During a frantic final possession, Cole Binienda drove into the lane and whipped a pass to a cutting Matt Halloran with five seconds remaining for the go-ahead layup on Monday night. After Jono Raleigh's half-court heave rimmed out, Halloran ducked his 6-foot-8-inch frame as he was mobbed by his Worcester Partnership teammates in a 55-54 victory over Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance.
The victory handed the fifth-seeded Bancroft School team the Kingsway Summer League championship over the No. 1 seed from St. John's at Crompton Park on a muggy night.
"No one was on me and I just went up with it," said Halloran, who transferred to Bancroft after playing at Wachusett last season. "It feels great to win the championship."
"I was trying to drive for the layup and I just threw it (to Halloran)," Binienda said.
#victory #championship
2 months ago
The Indiana Fever's win over the Atlanta Dream was full of controversy off the court.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever pulled off a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream recently.
It was Clark who led Indiana with 26 points and nine **** ists, supported by a career-high 20 points from Makayla Timpson and 20 from Kelsey Mitchell, while Allisha Gray dropped 32 points for Atlanta.
The dramatic climax came at the end of regulation when Angel Reese missed a point-blank, potential game-winning layup at the buzzer. And broadcast cameras even caught Clark smirking and laughing in relief in the background right as Reese reacted in frustration, which went viral on social media.
But there was an even bigger incident to come out of the game.
#atlanta #reese #game #fever
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever pulled off a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream recently.
It was Clark who led Indiana with 26 points and nine **** ists, supported by a career-high 20 points from Makayla Timpson and 20 from Kelsey Mitchell, while Allisha Gray dropped 32 points for Atlanta.
The dramatic climax came at the end of regulation when Angel Reese missed a point-blank, potential game-winning layup at the buzzer. And broadcast cameras even caught Clark smirking and laughing in relief in the background right as Reese reacted in frustration, which went viral on social media.
But there was an even bigger incident to come out of the game.
#atlanta #reese #game #fever
2 months ago
For the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A'ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six **** les between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet.
The Wilson-Stewart era is far from over. Wilson is on pace to be MVP yet again, while Stewart is putting together yet another All-WNBA season. Although the Las Vegas Aces sit higher in the standings, the New York Liberty have mostly gotten the best of them this season, including in the Commissioner's Cup final. A playoff series between them (a fifth matchup in seven seasons) would be high-level theater.
It would be near-impossible for another individual rivalry to reach those heights — again, look at all the hardware the two have in their trophy cases — but it was fun to get a look at the future during the aptly-named rivals week. Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark have a lot more winning to do to reach the Wilson-Stewart level, but they do have the right ingredients in place. They're elite players at essentially the same position who came up together through USA Basketball; like Stewart and Wilson, they each were the MVP at a U-19 World Cup. They both had outstanding college careers, and now they are trying to compete for **** les in the WNBA.
Bueckers and Clark have met only three times in the pros, and the first was mostly forgettable. The last two, however, have been worth the wait. The third quarter of Friday's game between Dallas and Indiana was a true highlight, as these two unselfish guards kept trying to one-up the other as bucket-getters. Six of their baskets were immediately followed by points from the other, including a very fun stretch in which Clark hit a layup, Bueckers followed with a pull-up 3, Clark responded with a pull-up jumper and Bueckers hit another shot in the midrange. Not a lot of passing from the nominal point guards, but the budding seeds of a longer rivalry.
Ideally, the Wings and Fever will meet in the playoffs (with Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard both healthy by that point) and give this matchup the stakes it deserves. For now, it's an enjoyable undercard to the Wilson-Stewart rivalry.
#stewart #WNBA #rivalry
The Wilson-Stewart era is far from over. Wilson is on pace to be MVP yet again, while Stewart is putting together yet another All-WNBA season. Although the Las Vegas Aces sit higher in the standings, the New York Liberty have mostly gotten the best of them this season, including in the Commissioner's Cup final. A playoff series between them (a fifth matchup in seven seasons) would be high-level theater.
It would be near-impossible for another individual rivalry to reach those heights — again, look at all the hardware the two have in their trophy cases — but it was fun to get a look at the future during the aptly-named rivals week. Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark have a lot more winning to do to reach the Wilson-Stewart level, but they do have the right ingredients in place. They're elite players at essentially the same position who came up together through USA Basketball; like Stewart and Wilson, they each were the MVP at a U-19 World Cup. They both had outstanding college careers, and now they are trying to compete for **** les in the WNBA.
Bueckers and Clark have met only three times in the pros, and the first was mostly forgettable. The last two, however, have been worth the wait. The third quarter of Friday's game between Dallas and Indiana was a true highlight, as these two unselfish guards kept trying to one-up the other as bucket-getters. Six of their baskets were immediately followed by points from the other, including a very fun stretch in which Clark hit a layup, Bueckers followed with a pull-up 3, Clark responded with a pull-up jumper and Bueckers hit another shot in the midrange. Not a lot of passing from the nominal point guards, but the budding seeds of a longer rivalry.
Ideally, the Wings and Fever will meet in the playoffs (with Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard both healthy by that point) and give this matchup the stakes it deserves. For now, it's an enjoyable undercard to the Wilson-Stewart rivalry.
#stewart #WNBA #rivalry
2 months ago
It was a rough night for Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the Dream fell by a final score of 95-91 in overtime after Reese missed an open layup that would have won the game.
To make matters worse for Reese, cameras showed Clark, her longtime rival, laughing at her expense after the heartbreaking missed shot.
With seconds left on the clock and the score deadlocked at 81, Reese caught a rebound just underneath the basket and had a clean shot to win the game.
Unfortunately for Reese, the shot did not fall.
The ball rolled on the rim and was rebounded by Dream forward Naz Hillmon, but she did not have time to get off a clean shot and missed as a result.
#dream #clark
To make matters worse for Reese, cameras showed Clark, her longtime rival, laughing at her expense after the heartbreaking missed shot.
With seconds left on the clock and the score deadlocked at 81, Reese caught a rebound just underneath the basket and had a clean shot to win the game.
Unfortunately for Reese, the shot did not fall.
The ball rolled on the rim and was rebounded by Dream forward Naz Hillmon, but she did not have time to get off a clean shot and missed as a result.
#dream #clark
2 months ago
Kyrie Irving appears ready for his much anticipated return in the 2026-27 NBA season. The Dallas Mavericks star guard impressed during a recent open run and showed no signs of being hampered by his ACL injury.
He showed off his handles and finished layups with his signature flare. Irving also showcased his speed and ball control by eluding defenders off the dribble and in the air with tough finishes.
MORE: Stephen A. Smith vows to 'do better' after past criticism of Kyrie Irving
The nine-time All-Star played against some NBA players and other professionals like Kyle Anderson, Eli Carter and Tyson Etienne, among others.
Dallas traded for Irving on Feb. 6, 2023, and he has suited up for team in 108 regular-season games. He suffered a torn ACL on March 3, 2025, missing the entire 2025-26 season. However, he is back to 100% and will form a dynamic duo with reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
#dallas #star #kyle
He showed off his handles and finished layups with his signature flare. Irving also showcased his speed and ball control by eluding defenders off the dribble and in the air with tough finishes.
MORE: Stephen A. Smith vows to 'do better' after past criticism of Kyrie Irving
The nine-time All-Star played against some NBA players and other professionals like Kyle Anderson, Eli Carter and Tyson Etienne, among others.
Dallas traded for Irving on Feb. 6, 2023, and he has suited up for team in 108 regular-season games. He suffered a torn ACL on March 3, 2025, missing the entire 2025-26 season. However, he is back to 100% and will form a dynamic duo with reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
#dallas #star #kyle
2 months ago
The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation.
Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.
Caitlin Clark's Fever are on a hot run of form right now, but the old rivalry between Clark and Reese seemed reignited after Clark's reaction to Reese's miss was caught on camera.
The WNBA's broadcast of the game zoomed in on Reese's face after the buzzer went off, with the 24-year-old forward clearly upset, but everyone can also see Clark walk past her with a beaming smile.
Clark likely wasn't laughing at Reese and was just happy to see the game go into OT, giving them another chance to win the clash.
#regulation #indiana
Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.
Caitlin Clark's Fever are on a hot run of form right now, but the old rivalry between Clark and Reese seemed reignited after Clark's reaction to Reese's miss was caught on camera.
The WNBA's broadcast of the game zoomed in on Reese's face after the buzzer went off, with the 24-year-old forward clearly upset, but everyone can also see Clark walk past her with a beaming smile.
Clark likely wasn't laughing at Reese and was just happy to see the game go into OT, giving them another chance to win the clash.
#regulation #indiana
2 months ago
ATLANTA — The Indiana Fever won a pivotal overtime game over the Dream 95-91 Sunday at State Farm Arena to finish the season series 2-2 and preserve a tiebreaker opportunity at the end of the regular season.
Caitlin Clark made the clutch free throws at the end of the game, finishing with 26 points and nine ******* ists. Kelsey Mitchell had her 19th straight game scoring 20 or more points, finishing with 20. Makayla Timpson had a career-high 20 points and seven rebounds, while Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
At the end of regulation, Rhyne Howard's 3-point shot to win it missed, then Angel Reese had a point-blank layup attempt miss. Reese was 3 for 13 in the paint after that missed, and she finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six ******* ists. Allisha Gray had a game-high 32 points.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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#indiana #fever #reese #finishing
Caitlin Clark made the clutch free throws at the end of the game, finishing with 26 points and nine ******* ists. Kelsey Mitchell had her 19th straight game scoring 20 or more points, finishing with 20. Makayla Timpson had a career-high 20 points and seven rebounds, while Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
At the end of regulation, Rhyne Howard's 3-point shot to win it missed, then Angel Reese had a point-blank layup attempt miss. Reese was 3 for 13 in the paint after that missed, and she finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six ******* ists. Allisha Gray had a game-high 32 points.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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#indiana #fever #reese #finishing
2 months ago
ATLANTA (AP) — Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings.
Indiana (23-12) held off Atlanta (21-13) despite Allisha Gray matching her career high with 32 points. The top four teams have homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine **** ists.
Mitchell's 3-pointer for Indiana with 1:05 remaining tied the game 81-81. Atlanta had three misses on its final possession to end regulation.
#atlanta #indiana #first
Indiana (23-12) held off Atlanta (21-13) despite Allisha Gray matching her career high with 32 points. The top four teams have homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine **** ists.
Mitchell's 3-pointer for Indiana with 1:05 remaining tied the game 81-81. Atlanta had three misses on its final possession to end regulation.
#atlanta #indiana #first
2 months ago
ATLANTA — The Indiana Fever won a pivotal overtime game over the Dream 95-91 Sunday at State Farm Arena to finish the season series 2-2 and preserve a tiebreaker opportunity at the end of the regular season.
Caitlin Clark made the clutch free throws at the end of the game, finishing with 26 points and nine **** ists. Kelsey Mitchell had her 19th straight game scoring 20 or more points, finishing with 20. Makayla Timpson had a career-high 20 points and seven rebounds, while Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
At the end of regulation, Rhyne Howard's 3-point shot to win it missed, then Angel Reese had a point-blank layup attempt miss. Reese was 3 for 13 in the paint after that missed, and she finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six **** ists. Allisha Gray had a game-high 32 points.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
Buy 2026 Indiana Fever tickets!
#game
Caitlin Clark made the clutch free throws at the end of the game, finishing with 26 points and nine **** ists. Kelsey Mitchell had her 19th straight game scoring 20 or more points, finishing with 20. Makayla Timpson had a career-high 20 points and seven rebounds, while Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
At the end of regulation, Rhyne Howard's 3-point shot to win it missed, then Angel Reese had a point-blank layup attempt miss. Reese was 3 for 13 in the paint after that missed, and she finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six **** ists. Allisha Gray had a game-high 32 points.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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#game
3 months ago
Last Saturday, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington elbowed Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the face while attempting a chase-down block. Carrington was ******* sed a Flagrant 2 and ejected from the game.
After the Fever beat the Sky, Fever head coach Stephanie White commented on the controversial play.
"I mean, look, it was a hard foul," White said at her postgame press conference. "I don't think that DiJonai intentionally came out to get her across the neck like she did, but it did happen, and I thought it was the right call. But one of the things about [Carrington] is that she's gonna play her ******* off, man. She's gonna compete. ******* ody's gonna go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think she intentionally went for the neck."
Before returning home to Indiana to become the Fever's head coach in November 2024, White was head coach of the Connecticut Sun for the 2023 and '24 WNBA seasons, winning the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year award. She coached Carrington on the Sun for those two years. So, if anyone not named DiJonai Carrington has the authority to speak on her playing style, it's White.
But, as with all matters of the WNBA, people who otherwise don't care about women's basketball latched onto this and blew it out of proportion. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith publicly called for White's job. Beckwith wasn't alone in criticizing White, as the likes of Linda Cohn and Jason Whitlock joined the chorus.
#carrington #indiana
After the Fever beat the Sky, Fever head coach Stephanie White commented on the controversial play.
"I mean, look, it was a hard foul," White said at her postgame press conference. "I don't think that DiJonai intentionally came out to get her across the neck like she did, but it did happen, and I thought it was the right call. But one of the things about [Carrington] is that she's gonna play her ******* off, man. She's gonna compete. ******* ody's gonna go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think she intentionally went for the neck."
Before returning home to Indiana to become the Fever's head coach in November 2024, White was head coach of the Connecticut Sun for the 2023 and '24 WNBA seasons, winning the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year award. She coached Carrington on the Sun for those two years. So, if anyone not named DiJonai Carrington has the authority to speak on her playing style, it's White.
But, as with all matters of the WNBA, people who otherwise don't care about women's basketball latched onto this and blew it out of proportion. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith publicly called for White's job. Beckwith wasn't alone in criticizing White, as the likes of Linda Cohn and Jason Whitlock joined the chorus.
#carrington #indiana
3 months ago
The Indiana Fever have been at the center of what has seemed like one controversy after another throughout the 2026 season. Most recently, teh discourse surrounding the team has been dominated by a hard foul that Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington had on Sophie Cunningham.
In the aftermath of the foul, which led to all sorts of outrageous responses, White said that she didn't feel Carrington had any malicious intent behind what was an admittedly reckless play.
"Look, it was a hard foul," White said. "It did happen, and I thought it was the right call. One of the things about [Carrington] is that she's going to play her ***** off, man. She's going to compete. ***** ody's going to go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think that she intentionally went for the neck."
In the aftermath, many, such as Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, called for White to lose her job for not properly sticking up for Cunningham in their eyes.
"This isn't politics; your player got ***** aulted. Defend your player in the press conference. Be like, 'Yeah, that was a dirty play; she should've hit the showers.' She acts like she's the coach of the other team. I don't care if she's the best Xs and Os, which she's not, get her the ***** out of there. Either defend your players or get lost."
#hard
In the aftermath of the foul, which led to all sorts of outrageous responses, White said that she didn't feel Carrington had any malicious intent behind what was an admittedly reckless play.
"Look, it was a hard foul," White said. "It did happen, and I thought it was the right call. One of the things about [Carrington] is that she's going to play her ***** off, man. She's going to compete. ***** ody's going to go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think that she intentionally went for the neck."
In the aftermath, many, such as Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, called for White to lose her job for not properly sticking up for Cunningham in their eyes.
"This isn't politics; your player got ***** aulted. Defend your player in the press conference. Be like, 'Yeah, that was a dirty play; she should've hit the showers.' She acts like she's the coach of the other team. I don't care if she's the best Xs and Os, which she's not, get her the ***** out of there. Either defend your players or get lost."
#hard
3 months ago
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington said that her social media post about White privilege was not about her flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on Saturday, but about a desire for "consistency across the board" in officiating, an issue that has sparked controversy throughout the WNBA season.
Carrington had posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on her Threads account and tagged the Indiana Fever shortly after her ejection from the game. She was whistled for a flagrant 2 foul after her left arm connected with Cunningham's head and jaw as Cunningham was midair attempting a layup. The blow knocked Cunningham to the floor, but she quickly got up to confront Carrington before her Fever teammate Makayla Timpson pulled her away.
"I've never once claimed that the ****** sment of the foul was White privilege (that was your ****** umption)," Carrington posted Monday on X, in response to commentary from sports ****** yst Emmanuel Acho, who said that the flagrant 2 decision was accurate. He also called her post "ignorant" and "asinine."
"Furthermore, I'm the LAST thing from ignorant or asinine when it comes to speaking on 'white privilege', do ya research on that one," Carrington continued. "I actually went to school, one of the top universities might I add, to educate myself on this exact subject. I would never use that term as a rhetorical weapon knowing the historical and social weight it holds without having the proper evidence to substantiate it."
Carrington, who played four years in college at Stanford before transferring to Baylor, told reporters before the Sky's game against the Seattle Storm Monday night that her post was aimed at the league more broadly. She did not address why she tagged the Fever in her post.
#white #foul
Carrington had posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on her Threads account and tagged the Indiana Fever shortly after her ejection from the game. She was whistled for a flagrant 2 foul after her left arm connected with Cunningham's head and jaw as Cunningham was midair attempting a layup. The blow knocked Cunningham to the floor, but she quickly got up to confront Carrington before her Fever teammate Makayla Timpson pulled her away.
"I've never once claimed that the ****** sment of the foul was White privilege (that was your ****** umption)," Carrington posted Monday on X, in response to commentary from sports ****** yst Emmanuel Acho, who said that the flagrant 2 decision was accurate. He also called her post "ignorant" and "asinine."
"Furthermore, I'm the LAST thing from ignorant or asinine when it comes to speaking on 'white privilege', do ya research on that one," Carrington continued. "I actually went to school, one of the top universities might I add, to educate myself on this exact subject. I would never use that term as a rhetorical weapon knowing the historical and social weight it holds without having the proper evidence to substantiate it."
Carrington, who played four years in college at Stanford before transferring to Baylor, told reporters before the Sky's game against the Seattle Storm Monday night that her post was aimed at the league more broadly. She did not address why she tagged the Fever in her post.
#white #foul
3 months ago
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington returned to the court on Monday night after she was ejected from Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever for a hard foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Even though that return came on the road, she still received quite a warm reception from the fans in attendance.
As usual, Carrington began Monday night's game on the bench. But when she checked into the game early in the first quarter, she was showered with cheers from the opposing fans following the incident with Cunningham and her subsequent ejection.
The play in question occurred during the first quarter of Saturday night's game when Cunningham went up for what appeared to be an open layup, and Carrington struck her in the head from behind, sending her slamming into the ground.
After a review, Carrington was issued a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the contest.
"Clearly, I think it was like, unnecessary. I've never really spoken to her and have no beef with her, but I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your [expletive] off. That's fine. I can take it." Cunningham said after the game via Kareem Copeland.
#cunningham
As usual, Carrington began Monday night's game on the bench. But when she checked into the game early in the first quarter, she was showered with cheers from the opposing fans following the incident with Cunningham and her subsequent ejection.
The play in question occurred during the first quarter of Saturday night's game when Cunningham went up for what appeared to be an open layup, and Carrington struck her in the head from behind, sending her slamming into the ground.
After a review, Carrington was issued a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the contest.
"Clearly, I think it was like, unnecessary. I've never really spoken to her and have no beef with her, but I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your [expletive] off. That's fine. I can take it." Cunningham said after the game via Kareem Copeland.
#cunningham
3 months ago
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington said her flagrant foul Aug. 8 against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was unfortunate and unintentional. She also clarified her "white privilege" post on social media was not in response to being given the foul.
"It's just who I am. I'm never going to just let an open layup be had," Carrington told reporters Monday, Aug. 10, before the team's road game against the Seattle Storm. "You can pull clips from, I don't know, however many seasons of me making that (play). Obviously I'm just coming back from injury, so maybe my timing or my lift wasn't where it needs to get. It was unfortunate I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Carrington made her season debut for the Sky on July 30 after recovering from a foot injury. She was ejected from their game against the Fever for a flagrant foul penalty 2, which is given for "unnecessary and excessive" contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Carrington, who is Black, fouled Cunningham from behind on a fast-break layup late in the first quarter of the nationally-televised game at the United Center in Chicago. Cunningham, who is white, was knocked to the court from the impact. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant 2 after officials determined Carrington wound up and followed through on the contact with Cunningham's head and neck.
Cunningham recently made headlines for her comments on transgender athletes, and Carrington emphasized that had nothing to do with the on-court situation.
#carrington #cunningham #flagrant
"It's just who I am. I'm never going to just let an open layup be had," Carrington told reporters Monday, Aug. 10, before the team's road game against the Seattle Storm. "You can pull clips from, I don't know, however many seasons of me making that (play). Obviously I'm just coming back from injury, so maybe my timing or my lift wasn't where it needs to get. It was unfortunate I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Carrington made her season debut for the Sky on July 30 after recovering from a foot injury. She was ejected from their game against the Fever for a flagrant foul penalty 2, which is given for "unnecessary and excessive" contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Carrington, who is Black, fouled Cunningham from behind on a fast-break layup late in the first quarter of the nationally-televised game at the United Center in Chicago. Cunningham, who is white, was knocked to the court from the impact. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant 2 after officials determined Carrington wound up and followed through on the contact with Cunningham's head and neck.
Cunningham recently made headlines for her comments on transgender athletes, and Carrington emphasized that had nothing to do with the on-court situation.
#carrington #cunningham #flagrant
3 months ago
DiJonai Carrington breaks silence on controversial Sophie Cunningham foul originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
DiJonai Carrington is not apologizing for trying to prevent an easy basket. She does, however, regret how her attempt to stop Sophie Cunningham unfolded. The Chicago Sky guard addressed the controversial play that resulted in her ejection from Saturday's 90-86 loss to the Indiana Fever. Carrington maintained that she was making a defensive play she has attempted throughout her WNBA career and never intended to injure Cunningham.
"I'm never gonna let an open layup just be had," Carrington said. "You can pull clips from however many seasons of me making that same exact play. It was unfortunate that I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Officials reviewed the contact and upgraded Carrington's foul to a Flagrant 2, which carried an automatic ejection. The decision removed one of Chicago's most productive players from a competitive game and immediately ignited another heated debate surrounding physical play in the WNBA.
Carrington's comments drew a clear line between her intent and the result of the play. The six-year veteran did not dispute that she made significant contact with Cunningham. Instead, she explained that her objective was to prevent an uncontested layup, not deliver a dangerous hit.
#dijonai #sporting #controversial
DiJonai Carrington is not apologizing for trying to prevent an easy basket. She does, however, regret how her attempt to stop Sophie Cunningham unfolded. The Chicago Sky guard addressed the controversial play that resulted in her ejection from Saturday's 90-86 loss to the Indiana Fever. Carrington maintained that she was making a defensive play she has attempted throughout her WNBA career and never intended to injure Cunningham.
"I'm never gonna let an open layup just be had," Carrington said. "You can pull clips from however many seasons of me making that same exact play. It was unfortunate that I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Officials reviewed the contact and upgraded Carrington's foul to a Flagrant 2, which carried an automatic ejection. The decision removed one of Chicago's most productive players from a competitive game and immediately ignited another heated debate surrounding physical play in the WNBA.
Carrington's comments drew a clear line between her intent and the result of the play. The six-year veteran did not dispute that she made significant contact with Cunningham. Instead, she explained that her objective was to prevent an uncontested layup, not deliver a dangerous hit.
#dijonai #sporting #controversial
3 months ago
Ben Simmons could make his long-awaited NBA comeback in the 2026-27 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After getting drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ben Simmons came into the league with high expectations. He was even getting LeBron James comparisons because he is also a gigantic ball-handler. For a few years, Simmons was a great player, even earning All-Star nods.
Unfortunately, his career took a nosedive with a combination of mediocre performances on the big stage and injuries. He took the entire 2025-26 season off to fully recover and reset after playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the previous campaign, and now, he is on his way back to the NBA for the 2026-27 season.
During his prime, Simmons was a problem for opponents. He is a 6'10" player who can serve as a giant playmaker. Since he can see above almost any non-center, he was stellar with that during the first few years of his career.
Unfortunately, Simmons did have massive problems within his game, including his aversion to shooting. That signaled the end of his prime when he passed on an easy layup at the rim when only Trae Young was defending him. After that, he then suffered all kinds of injuries, including nerve damage in his back.
#getting #even
After getting drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ben Simmons came into the league with high expectations. He was even getting LeBron James comparisons because he is also a gigantic ball-handler. For a few years, Simmons was a great player, even earning All-Star nods.
Unfortunately, his career took a nosedive with a combination of mediocre performances on the big stage and injuries. He took the entire 2025-26 season off to fully recover and reset after playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the previous campaign, and now, he is on his way back to the NBA for the 2026-27 season.
During his prime, Simmons was a problem for opponents. He is a 6'10" player who can serve as a giant playmaker. Since he can see above almost any non-center, he was stellar with that during the first few years of his career.
Unfortunately, Simmons did have massive problems within his game, including his aversion to shooting. That signaled the end of his prime when he passed on an easy layup at the rim when only Trae Young was defending him. After that, he then suffered all kinds of injuries, including nerve damage in his back.
#getting #even
3 months ago
Old DiJonai Carrington-Caitlin Clark video resurfaces after Sophie Cunningham foul originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
DiJonai Carrington's ejection for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham has revived debate surrounding another controversial play involving the Chicago Sky guard. Carrington was ******* sed a Flagrant 2 and ejected during Saturday's game between the Sky and Indiana Fever after striking Cunningham in the head from behind. Cunningham was driving for a layup when Carrington attempted to prevent the basket, making contact with her head and sending her crashing to the court.
The frightening fall immediately sparked strong reactions across social media. As the play circulated online, an old video involving Carrington and Caitlin Clark also resurfaced and generated more than 1 million views.
The older clip came from the Fever's 2024 playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, Carrington's former team. Carrington appeared to poke Clark in the eye while attempting to defend the Indiana guard.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reposted the video after Carrington's foul on Cunningham and called her the "dirtiest player in the game." The accusation quickly renewed debate over Carrington's physical style of play. However, Clark rejected the idea that Carrington intentionally struck her during the 2024 incident.
#clark #foul
DiJonai Carrington's ejection for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham has revived debate surrounding another controversial play involving the Chicago Sky guard. Carrington was ******* sed a Flagrant 2 and ejected during Saturday's game between the Sky and Indiana Fever after striking Cunningham in the head from behind. Cunningham was driving for a layup when Carrington attempted to prevent the basket, making contact with her head and sending her crashing to the court.
The frightening fall immediately sparked strong reactions across social media. As the play circulated online, an old video involving Carrington and Caitlin Clark also resurfaced and generated more than 1 million views.
The older clip came from the Fever's 2024 playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, Carrington's former team. Carrington appeared to poke Clark in the eye while attempting to defend the Indiana guard.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reposted the video after Carrington's foul on Cunningham and called her the "dirtiest player in the game." The accusation quickly renewed debate over Carrington's physical style of play. However, Clark rejected the idea that Carrington intentionally struck her during the 2024 incident.
#clark #foul
3 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Marine Johannes scored a career-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty routed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday.
The Aces (22-11) were playing the second-half of a brutal back-to-back that had them in Minnesota on Saturday and facing the Liberty less than 24 hours later. A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed the New York game to rest.
With the trio out, Las Vegas was missing 57 points per game. Brianna Turner, Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd took their places in the starting lineup and couldn't make up for the lost production. The three new starters combined for eight points.
New York (20-13) has won four straight and seven of its last eight games.
The Liberty went right at the Aces, scoring the first five points of the game. They were up 24-15 after the first quarter and led 50-39 at the half. New York put the game away to start the third quarter, scoring the first seven points, five by Rebecca Allen. Las Vegas didn't score for the first 5:37 of the third quarter until NaLyssa Smith made a layup.
#points #aces #game
The Aces (22-11) were playing the second-half of a brutal back-to-back that had them in Minnesota on Saturday and facing the Liberty less than 24 hours later. A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed the New York game to rest.
With the trio out, Las Vegas was missing 57 points per game. Brianna Turner, Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd took their places in the starting lineup and couldn't make up for the lost production. The three new starters combined for eight points.
New York (20-13) has won four straight and seven of its last eight games.
The Liberty went right at the Aces, scoring the first five points of the game. They were up 24-15 after the first quarter and led 50-39 at the half. New York put the game away to start the third quarter, scoring the first seven points, five by Rebecca Allen. Las Vegas didn't score for the first 5:37 of the third quarter until NaLyssa Smith made a layup.
#points #aces #game
3 months ago
Saturday in the WNBA was anything but uneventful. Saturday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky saw Fever guard Sophie Cunningham end up on the wrong end of a very hard foul.
While Cunningham was attempting a layup in transition, Sky guard DiJonai Carrington struck her in the face while going for a chase-down block, sending her tumbling to the floor. After video review, Carrington was ****** sed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game.
After being removed from competition, Carrington attributed the loss to "white privilege" on Threads.
However, conservative pundit Riley Gaines doesn't think things are quite so cut and dry.
"I would actually say that this is Black privilege, to be totally honest with you, because her posting this white racist comment right after ****** aulting Sophie Cunningham on the court is actually black privilege because she knows the WNBA won't do a single thing of significance about it," Gaines said.
#carrington #privilege #gaines
While Cunningham was attempting a layup in transition, Sky guard DiJonai Carrington struck her in the face while going for a chase-down block, sending her tumbling to the floor. After video review, Carrington was ****** sed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game.
After being removed from competition, Carrington attributed the loss to "white privilege" on Threads.
However, conservative pundit Riley Gaines doesn't think things are quite so cut and dry.
"I would actually say that this is Black privilege, to be totally honest with you, because her posting this white racist comment right after ****** aulting Sophie Cunningham on the court is actually black privilege because she knows the WNBA won't do a single thing of significance about it," Gaines said.
#carrington #privilege #gaines
3 months ago
CHICAGO — Leaning against the wall in a United Center tunnel Saturday afternoon, Sophie Cunningham reflected on the emerging truth of her existence: Sometimes she seeks the spotlight, and the rest of the time, the spotlight seeks her.
"Another day, another dollar, welcome to my life, boys and girls," the Indiana Fever guard declared.
It should surprise no one, of course, that Cunningham took a hard foul in a 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky and then elected to give as good as she got. The arm-to-the-neck she absorbed from the Sky's DiJonai Carrington on a first-quarter layup attempt, which resulted in Carrington's ejection, was just the start.
"From my point of view, I mean, clearly I think it was unnecessary," Cunningham said after the game. "I've never really spoken to her and have no beef with her. But I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your s— off. That's fine. I can take it."
Cunningham immediately popped up, pushed Carrington and was restrained by teammate Makalya Timpson while exchanging words. ("I'm not going to let anyone just do that to me, I think everyone knows that," Cunningham said.) Carrington was **** sed a Flagrant 2 foul, but Cunningham wasn't hit with a technical foul for the shove because officials "deemed her reaction to the severity of the contact to be acceptable," per a pool report distributed after the game.
#cunningham #spotlight
"Another day, another dollar, welcome to my life, boys and girls," the Indiana Fever guard declared.
It should surprise no one, of course, that Cunningham took a hard foul in a 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky and then elected to give as good as she got. The arm-to-the-neck she absorbed from the Sky's DiJonai Carrington on a first-quarter layup attempt, which resulted in Carrington's ejection, was just the start.
"From my point of view, I mean, clearly I think it was unnecessary," Cunningham said after the game. "I've never really spoken to her and have no beef with her. But I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your s— off. That's fine. I can take it."
Cunningham immediately popped up, pushed Carrington and was restrained by teammate Makalya Timpson while exchanging words. ("I'm not going to let anyone just do that to me, I think everyone knows that," Cunningham said.) Carrington was **** sed a Flagrant 2 foul, but Cunningham wasn't hit with a technical foul for the shove because officials "deemed her reaction to the severity of the contact to be acceptable," per a pool report distributed after the game.
#cunningham #spotlight
3 months ago
CHICAGO — Based on her own experience, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham thinks DiJonai Carrington's Flagrant 2 foul on her was definitely intentional.
"Absolutely, I mean, that's like what I did last year, but I made my layup," Cunningham said postgame, referring to her fight with now-Sky guard Jacy Sheldon while Sheldon was on the Connecticut Sun last year that resulted in a Flagrant 2 and ejection for Cunningham.
"And yeah, it's intentional," she continued. "But I mean, (Carrington) wasn't even on (the Sun last year), she has no reason to be doing any of that. So, good way to get her kicked out, and that's what they did. So, it's fine."
Carrington was not made available or required to speak as a result of her ejection in Saturday's 90-86 Fever win. She was ejected just eight minutes in after she hit Cunningham in the face with her arm while Cunningham was going for a layup. Cunningham fell to the ground, then immediately popped back up to confront Carrington.
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"Absolutely, I mean, that's like what I did last year, but I made my layup," Cunningham said postgame, referring to her fight with now-Sky guard Jacy Sheldon while Sheldon was on the Connecticut Sun last year that resulted in a Flagrant 2 and ejection for Cunningham.
"And yeah, it's intentional," she continued. "But I mean, (Carrington) wasn't even on (the Sun last year), she has no reason to be doing any of that. So, good way to get her kicked out, and that's what they did. So, it's fine."
Carrington was not made available or required to speak as a result of her ejection in Saturday's 90-86 Fever win. She was ejected just eight minutes in after she hit Cunningham in the face with her arm while Cunningham was going for a layup. Cunningham fell to the ground, then immediately popped back up to confront Carrington.
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3 months ago
Angel Reese broke another WNBA record in the Atlanta Dream's 96-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
Reese contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds and four ******* ists as the Dream climbed to fourth in the league standings.
The 24-year-old is one of the WNBA's most polarising players, as she regularly draws attention both on and off the court.
Reese is often trolled online for her mistakes, such as missed open layups, but she remains a key player for the Dream.
Perhaps the three-time All-Star's latest WNBA record will quiet her critics for a short while.
#phoenix
Reese contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds and four ******* ists as the Dream climbed to fourth in the league standings.
The 24-year-old is one of the WNBA's most polarising players, as she regularly draws attention both on and off the court.
Reese is often trolled online for her mistakes, such as missed open layups, but she remains a key player for the Dream.
Perhaps the three-time All-Star's latest WNBA record will quiet her critics for a short while.
#phoenix
3 months ago
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams reached a career milestone in a 92-81 win against the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Williams scored her 2,000th career point late in the fourth quarter, when she found a sliver through the defense and drove to the basket for a layup, ***** isted by Tiffany Hayes.
Williams made the field goal with 1:34 left in the game as she put the Valkyries ahead 89-78. She finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and a steal. She shot 44% from the field, shooting 4-for-9.
The Valkyries nabbed back-to-back wins, completing a season sweep against the Toronto Tempo, and improves to 21-9 on the season. They've been led in scoring by Williams all season long, who is averaging a team-high 14.9 points per game. She also leads the team in steals per game with a 1.6 average per contest.
Golden State had to lodge a comeback in their matchup with the Tempo after going down by double digits in the first half. The Valkyries faced a 13-point deficit having went down 38-25 with 6:22 in the second quarter after Tempo forward Laura Juskaite made a 25-foot three-point jumper, ***** isted by Maria Conde.
#valkyries #tempo #game #state
Williams scored her 2,000th career point late in the fourth quarter, when she found a sliver through the defense and drove to the basket for a layup, ***** isted by Tiffany Hayes.
Williams made the field goal with 1:34 left in the game as she put the Valkyries ahead 89-78. She finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and a steal. She shot 44% from the field, shooting 4-for-9.
The Valkyries nabbed back-to-back wins, completing a season sweep against the Toronto Tempo, and improves to 21-9 on the season. They've been led in scoring by Williams all season long, who is averaging a team-high 14.9 points per game. She also leads the team in steals per game with a 1.6 average per contest.
Golden State had to lodge a comeback in their matchup with the Tempo after going down by double digits in the first half. The Valkyries faced a 13-point deficit having went down 38-25 with 6:22 in the second quarter after Tempo forward Laura Juskaite made a 25-foot three-point jumper, ***** isted by Maria Conde.
#valkyries #tempo #game #state
3 months ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Sydney Taylor hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining and finished with 29 points as the Chicago Sky beat the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on Saturday.
Taylor broke from the lane and curled around a screen at the top of the key to take an inbounds pass from Natasha Cloud for the catch-and-shoot winner that ended the Sky's seven-game losing streak against the defending champions. It also gave first-year Chicago coach Tyler his first win against his former team.
Chicago took a timeout and advanced the ball after A'ja Wilson, who scored 36 points, made a layup with 3.2 seconds left.
Cloud had 11 points and DiJonai Carrington 10 for the Sky (11-18), who were 0-6 in overtime and one-score games.
Jackie Young had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Aces (20-9). Wilson also had a double-double with 12 rebounds. NaLyssa Smith added 17 points and Las Vegas reserves contributed just five points.
#cloud #first #rebounds #double
Taylor broke from the lane and curled around a screen at the top of the key to take an inbounds pass from Natasha Cloud for the catch-and-shoot winner that ended the Sky's seven-game losing streak against the defending champions. It also gave first-year Chicago coach Tyler his first win against his former team.
Chicago took a timeout and advanced the ball after A'ja Wilson, who scored 36 points, made a layup with 3.2 seconds left.
Cloud had 11 points and DiJonai Carrington 10 for the Sky (11-18), who were 0-6 in overtime and one-score games.
Jackie Young had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Aces (20-9). Wilson also had a double-double with 12 rebounds. NaLyssa Smith added 17 points and Las Vegas reserves contributed just five points.
#cloud #first #rebounds #double
3 months ago
Winning close games has been a problem for the Chicago Sky all season. But against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, Sydney Taylor made sure the team finished off a victory.
Taylor's 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Sky to an 84-83 win over the Aces on Saturday.
A'ja Wilson hit a layup with 3.2 seconds that looked like the potential game-winner. The reigning WNBA MVP (and four-time winner overall) drove from the top of the key against Kamila Cardoso, which would have been the punctuation mark on another dominant performance.
This story will be updated with more information.
#aces #Chicago #sydney
Taylor's 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Sky to an 84-83 win over the Aces on Saturday.
A'ja Wilson hit a layup with 3.2 seconds that looked like the potential game-winner. The reigning WNBA MVP (and four-time winner overall) drove from the top of the key against Kamila Cardoso, which would have been the punctuation mark on another dominant performance.
This story will be updated with more information.
#aces #Chicago #sydney
