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We are back to reality after a shortened week, which featured Minnesota winning the Commissioner’s Cup by defeating the Liberty 94-89 last Tuesday. Napheesa Collier (21/6/3/3/1) and Bridget Carleton (23/4/5/3, 6 triples) led the way for the Lynx to outduel Breanna Stewart (24/11/3) and Sabrina Ionescu (23/10/4/2).
Before we get into Week 8 stuff, let’s briefly recap Week 7 and some narratives that will stretch deeper into the season.
It has been a rough season for LA, but Dearica Hamby has been a bright spot. She tied her season-high with 29 points in their only game last week, and she is one of four players that is currently averaging a double-double. She might not be able to carry the Sparks to wins, but she has been fantastic all season, with averages of 18.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 triple, all of which are a career-high.
Jewell Lloyd had a big week last week to lead the Storm to two wins. She had 34 points in a win over the Fever and 30 points in a win over Dallas. Those were her second and third 30-point games this season, but she may be able to add another if she continues to have success against the Wings on Monday night. Seattle has the fourth-best record in the league and is in second place in the West, which is impressive after they finished 11-29 last season.
Three teams currently have just four wins: the Sparks, Mystics and Wings. Two-year records make the lottery a little more complex, but as of now, it is a tight race at the bottom. The Sparks have the edge because they only won 17 games last season, while the Mystics won 19 and the Wings won 22. Currently, the Sky has a worse two-year record than the Wings, but Dallas has the rights to swap picks with them. All three teams have been decimated by injuries, so the race for top prospects like Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen and Aneesah Morrow will be a tight one.
The Aces have won the last two championships, but they were a bit slow out of the gate this year and started 6-6. However, since Chelsea Gray returned to the rotation, they have won four straight games and now boast the fifth-best record in the league. They are tied with…
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Publish date : 2024-07-01 21:37:28
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