Women's Hoops Blog

Inane commentary on a game that deserves far better


Sunday, August 31, 2003

A surprising result today, as Cleveland beat Detroit to even the series at one game each. Detroit's shooting was horrible: 28% overall, Nolan 3-17, Holland-Corn 1-8... ouch.

My Lynx couldn't pull off another miracle last night. All 5 Sparks starters were in double figures, and the Lynx's achilles heel came back last night: turnovers.

"We didn't take care of the basketball," said Lynx coach Suzie McConnell Serio. "Twenty-four turnovers -- that was the difference in the ballgame.

Connecticut won to sweep Charlotte out of the playoffs. Who would have predicted that?

Everything seems to be going right for the Sun all of a sudden. Brooke Wyckff hit a crazy, off-balance three with a minute left to seal the win. That's just the way it's been going...

Stinson had 25 for the Sting, but she didn't get much scoring help. And it led to an early exit for the second year in a row.