Women's Hoops Blog

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Monday, July 19, 2004

Sue Bird (new sponsorship in hand) hit one of the wildest shots ever to give Seattle one of its most exciting wins ever. 
 
With the game tied in the final seconds of OT, Sue threw one up over her head with her back to the basket.  It went in, and the Storm won.
 
"She made the most incredible shot I've ever seen in women's basketball," said Lauren Jackson.
 
Sue gave the credit back to LJ, who blocked Holdsclaw at the other end to get the possession.  "Her block was huge. More so than whatever happened after, that was probably the most important part, because not only did it take away an opportunity for them to take the lead, by her blocking it, it put the ball ahead of the field a little bit and gave me an advantage."