Tag: WNBA

7 July 2024 WNBA StatCap: Record-breaking nights for Reese and Wilson

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Player Spotlight- A’ja Wilson & Angel Reese A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces 104-85 thumping of the Los Angeles Sparks. The 28 points pushed the two-time League MVP into the all-time leading scorer at 4,301 points, just ahead of Sophia Young-Malcolm’s 4300.  Wilson also leads the league in scoring, putting up 27.0 ppg.  Angel Reese scored 17 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in the Chicago Sky’s 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm. Though it came in a losing effort, the performance…

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6 July 2024 WNBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight- Caitlyn Clark Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. In the Fever’s 83-76 win over the New York Liberty, Clark scored 19 points, handed out 13 assists and grabbed 12 rebounds. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Caitlin Clark IND NYL W 38:28 7 17 .412 3 12 .250 2 2 1.000 0 12 12 13 2…

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WNBA All-Star 2024 jerseys revealed

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The WNBA All-Star game is set to take place in Phoenix and front of the mid-season showcase, Jordan Brand unveiled the jerseys for the 2024 game.  This year’s iteration will reprise a theme last seen ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in which the All-Stars on the U.S. Women’s National Team will face off against the remaining WNBA All-Stars. In this 2021 Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 and Arike Ogunbowale taking MVP honors.  In the three-point competition, Sabrina Ionescu performed for the ages, recording 37 points en route…

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Angel Reese wears Joker-themed customs against Indiana Fever

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Sunday Against the Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Resse wore a custom edition of the Reebok Solution.  Produced by Chicago-based SoLegit Customs, these joker-themes kicks feature a purple base overlaid with a red toe cap of which the right sports the deranged smile of Clown Prince of Crime and near full rand that features a “HA HA” pattern. A green vector logo occupies the lateral side, completing an upper that sits atop a white foam midsole and black rubber outsole.   Reese tallied 11 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists,…

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WNBA takes back Angel Reese’s second technical foul

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Monday Angel Reese’s night ended a little earlier than expected. The Sky rookie was sent to the showers in the final minutes of Chicago’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty after an exchange with an official.  Even in this cupcake era, it seems inconceivable that Reese would suffer any further ramifications other than the ejection, however, if she is subject to any financial consequences she won’t have to personally foot the bill.  Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance at the Tuesday night matchup, was not a fan…

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Angel Reese ejected , Lonzo Ball offers to pay the fine

Brandon King

Angel Reese’s night ended a little earlier than expected. The Sky rookie was sent to the showers in the final minutes of Chicago’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty after an exchange with an official.  Even in this cupcake era, it seems inconceivable that Reese would suffer any further ramifications other than the ejection, however, if she is subject to any financial consequences she won’t have to personally foot the bill.  Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance at the Tuesday night matchup, was not a fan of…

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2 June 2024 WNBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight- Diana Taurasi Taurasi dropped 31 in the Mercury’s 87-68 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, adding to her league -record 54 games of surpassing the 30-point barrier. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Diana Taurasi PHO LAS W 28:45 9 14 .643 7 9 .778 6 6 1.000 1 1 2 0 2 0 3 4 31 +13 23.2 2 Napheesa Collier…

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June 2, 2023 WNBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight- Lexie Brown Lexie Brown scored 26 points on on 11-16 from the field, including 3-7 from downtown in the Los Angeles Sparks 99-93 win over the Phoenix Mercury. The 26 points were a season-high for the fifth year guard. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Brittney Griner PHO LAS L 33:06 7 13 .538 0 2 .000 10 12 .833 4 7…

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May 26, 2023 WNBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight-Elana Delle-Donne Della-Donne scored 25 points on 10/17 from the floor in the Mystics 71-69 win over the Chicago Sky. Who Got It Done Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Elena Delle Donne WAS @ CHI W 31:18 10 17 .588 3 5 .600 2 3 .667 1 2 3 2 0 1 1 0 25 -1 19.1 2 Jewell Loyd SEA DAL L 36:58 10 25 .400…

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