And part of all this is the Aces' lack of depth, which piled more minutes on both Stokes and Gray. The more minutes, the more chance of injury -- it's just math, really.
on the contrary: Hammon outcoaches Brondello in x’s & o’s again particularly in crunch time, the remaining Aces unit of Wilson/Plum/Young/Clark all go off, and the Liberty can’t hit from the outside. is that a lot of things that would have to go the Aces' way? perhaps, but we all know it could happen. i’m not even sure the Aces will need herculean efforts from their lesser bench players who are about to get thrown into the fire – just slightly more moments of competence than not maybe – in order to win.
not penciling this one as a Liberty win just yet. #ThisIsWhyTheyPlayTheGames
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Jones should be able to go off tonight. Cayla George is so slow defensively and similar to Dolson. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a big lineup from New York for a stretch with Dolson, Jones and Stewart if things start to go wrong. Especially if Sloot can't get going and run the floor. Hammon may just split the center minutes between George and Coates. And I'd expect Wilson, Plum and Young to play 40 minutes tonight.
Chiney saying “Liberty gotta do everything to win Game 4” and then proceeding to talk exclusively how they’ve got to hit their 3s, on top of pronouncing “Breanna” incorrectly even as she’s known [of] Stewie for many years, is peak Chiney for me.
Post by libertyfan2020 on Oct 18, 2023 18:14:47 GMT -5
Making 3s has always been key for a Liberty win. Liberty need to come out hot from the beginning and make a statement early on. Jonquel should have an easy night as long as George/Coates don't get too physical with her.
Liberty lead the Aces after the 1st quarter, 23-13. Vandersloot leads New York with 9pts while Wilson & Clark lead Vegas with 4pts each. Breanna Stewart is 0-5 from the field & Wilson went to the bench early with 2 fouls. Both teams are shooting below 40%.
Cayla George leads the Aces in assists with 3 at halftime and they're only down 39-31. Stewart shooting 1-8 from the field is killing NY right now. They should be up by 20.
Aces up 53-51 after the third quarter. Stewart & Jones have not shown up tonight for the Liberty. What an embarrassment if New York can't force a Game 5.
Liberty had game 4 gifted to them and Stewart decided not to show up. Jones didn't help much tonight, either, despite having Cayla George on her most of the night. Liberty should be embarrassed tonight.