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We Want WNBA 7
Breanna Stewart A five-year pro that averages 20 points per game for her career, Breanna Stewart had a strong opening game for Seattle scoring 28 points on 47.4 percent shooting from the field and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line. She also grabbed 13 rebounds. Steward knocked down three of eight three-point attempts as well. Breanna is a 26-year-old, 6-4 forward.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
Did the NBA make a mistake?
I could not help myself from making this article. Now that the 2020-2021 season has come to a close, and the reality of the new play-in tournament is here. Many different NBA players, fans, and even owners have gone back on their word with the new playoff play-in format. So I had to write an article.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 6
New York 73, Indiana 65 The New York Liberty looked to win again in the rematch from opening night, Friday, against the host Indiana Fever. On Sunday, New York got off to a solid start scoring the first five points of the game and turning that into a 20-12 lead with 5:19 to play in the first quarter. Indiana made it a 20-15 game after a timeout when Kelsey Mitchell scored her ninth point on a three-pointer.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
The NBA Play-In Tournament: Reigniting Interest in the Regular Season
When it was announced that the NBA would be implementing the play-in tournament that was used last year to determine the standings heading into the playoffs, I figured that it wouldn’t raise too many eyebrows – they used it in the bubble and it worked out pretty well, so I saw no reason for people to criticize its use. However, as the tournament drew nearer, the criticism surrounding it grew in intensity, with some players and coaches speaking out against it and sparking discussions all around the NBA community as to whether it was a good idea. My two cents? I feel that the play-in tournament is a great idea that will change the way that people look at the NBA.
By Arvind Pennathur5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 5
Chicago 70, Washington 56 Below: Candace Parker Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Candace Parker made her regular season debut for her hometown team, Chicago Sky as her squad travelled to Washington, Saturday for an early afternoon game that was nationally televised on ABC.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 4
New York 90, Indiana 87 When someone asks who made the first basket of the 25th WNBA season on a game show for obscure trivia, the answer will be Michaela Onyenwere. The New York rookie out of UCLA drained a three early in the league's opening game for the 2021 season.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 3
May 5 Atlanta 87, Washington 80 Above: Monique Billings Forward Monique Billings came off of the bench to score 13 points on 5-7 shooting in 13 minutes of action, guiding the Atlanta Dream in a win over the host Washington Mystics. Billings shared the team lead in scoring with Odyssey Sims who produced her 13 points in 18 minutes. Billings also led the Mystics with seven rebounds. Entering her fourth season with the Dream, after a collegiate career at UCLA, Billings averaged a career best 8.5 points and 8.5 rebounds during the 2020 season.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 2
We are back again, the second installment of "We Want WNBA." A big shout out to Vocal Media for making the premier feature a "Top Story" on its site. Part two is a little more of the same with five more players to keep an eye out for during the 2021 season.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
Essay: Why basketball is my favorite sport
How basketball is like playing chess 1) Tactics play a big role in both games In basketball, the presence vs. absence of tactics, in order to achieve the ultimate goal, i.e. score, is a decisive factor that can differentiate a winner from a loser.
By thepavsalford5 years ago in Unbalanced
