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Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2026 10:11 am
by FNG
Monster wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 8:59 am
Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2026 11:36 pm
Home loss to the Liberty tonight. In a vaccuum it isn't such a big deal, but I'm sensing the Cheryl Reeve Lynx end of season collapse we've seen before.
It's the first game after a reasonable layoff. I think the break is likely going to be good for the team as some players got a break physically etc. Watching the highlights and looking at the box score the Lynx struggled to put the ball in the basket and Liberty shot almost 50% on 3's. There was a couple bad defensive breakdowns though. Let's see what they look like the next game. The bench still is pretty blagh.
Three consecutive losses by an average of 11 points per game...not a good way to be finishing the season. The bloom is off the rose a little with Miles...33% shooting in those three games (20% on 3's) and more turnovers than assists. Rookie wall? I was hoping the break might help her, but last night was not good.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2026 11:54 am
by kekgeek
FNG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 10:11 am
Monster wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 8:59 am
Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2026 11:36 pm
Home loss to the Liberty tonight. In a vaccuum it isn't such a big deal, but I'm sensing the Cheryl Reeve Lynx end of season collapse we've seen before.
It's the first game after a reasonable layoff. I think the break is likely going to be good for the team as some players got a break physically etc. Watching the highlights and looking at the box score the Lynx struggled to put the ball in the basket and Liberty shot almost 50% on 3's. There was a couple bad defensive breakdowns though. Let's see what they look like the next game. The bench still is pretty blagh.
Three consecutive losses by an average of 11 points per game...not a good way to be finishing the season. The bloom is off the rose a little with Miles...33% shooting in those three games (20% on 3's) and more turnovers than assists. Rookie wall? I was hoping the break might help her, but last night was not good.
Was at the game. Crowd was great, they are just struggling scoring. Liv might of hit the wall and Phee not being assertive
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2026 2:20 pm
by FNG
kekgeek wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 11:54 am
FNG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 10:11 am
Monster wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 8:59 am
It's the first game after a reasonable layoff. I think the break is likely going to be good for the team as some players got a break physically etc. Watching the highlights and looking at the box score the Lynx struggled to put the ball in the basket and Liberty shot almost 50% on 3's. There was a couple bad defensive breakdowns though. Let's see what they look like the next game. The bench still is pretty blagh.
Three consecutive losses by an average of 11 points per game...not a good way to be finishing the season. The bloom is off the rose a little with Miles...33% shooting in those three games (20% on 3's) and more turnovers than assists. Rookie wall? I was hoping the break might help her, but last night was not good.
Was at the game. Crowd was great, they are just struggling scoring. Liv might of hit the wall and Phee not being assertive
You’re highlighting something I’ve been worried about, kek. We all love LIV and Phee, but this has to be Phee’s team, doesn’t it? She seems to be deferring too much to the rookie IMO. My optimistic take? Phee is letting the rook have the reins during the regular season, but come playoff time, she needs to be the alpha again.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:12 am
by FNG
FNG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 2:20 pm
kekgeek wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 11:54 am
FNG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 10:11 am
Three consecutive losses by an average of 11 points per game...not a good way to be finishing the season. The bloom is off the rose a little with Miles...33% shooting in those three games (20% on 3's) and more turnovers than assists. Rookie wall? I was hoping the break might help her, but last night was not good.
Was at the game. Crowd was great, they are just struggling scoring. Liv might of hit the wall and Phee not being assertive
You’re highlighting something I’ve been worried about, kek. We all love LIV and Phee, but this has to be Phee’s team, doesn’t it? She seems to be deferring too much to the rookie IMO. My optimistic take? Phee is letting the rook have the reins during the regular season, but come playoff time, she needs to be the alpha again.
I know the Sun aren't very good, but this was a much-needed win. Liv bounced back with a nice game, but more importantly I think, Phee was high scorer and took the most shots. I continue to think the Lynx need to look to her first if they are going to win a chip.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 10:31 am
by Monster
FNG wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:12 am
FNG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 2:20 pm
kekgeek wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2026 11:54 am
Was at the game. Crowd was great, they are just struggling scoring. Liv might of hit the wall and Phee not being assertive
You’re highlighting something I’ve been worried about, kek. We all love LIV and Phee, but this has to be Phee’s team, doesn’t it? She seems to be deferring too much to the rookie IMO. My optimistic take? Phee is letting the rook have the reins during the regular season, but come playoff time, she needs to be the alpha again.
I know the Sun aren't very good, but this was a much-needed win. Liv bounced back with a nice game, but more importantly I think, Phee was high scorer and took the most shots. I continue to think the Lynx need to look to her first if they are going to win a chip.
They need her to score because unless McDonald does something it's not coming from the bench. The bench has some good solid players that do other things but when Nia is the biggest "scorer" on your bench and by a lot...that's not exactly inspiring.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 11:11 am
by kekgeek
At the moment it’s very likely the Lynx will play the Liberty in round 1.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 7:59 pm
by Coolbreeze44
Lynx getting boat raced in Indiana tonight. Miles is out but this team needs to get it together or it's going to be a short postseason, again.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 8:20 pm
by Coolbreeze44
The reserves with a huge run to get us back within distance
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:28 am
by Monster
Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2026 8:20 pm
The reserves with a huge run to get us back within distance
That's the positive about this game is the reserves showed something. It looked pretty ugly before that.
I didn't realize Kosu had been hurt.
It's. It looking good for a long playoff run. There seems to be issues on both sides of the ball. We will see if they can put it together when the games matter more. Maybe Reeve has some additional wrinkle she will be throwing in once there is a specific matchup.
Re: Lynx talk
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 8:59 am
by kekgeek
Valkyrie lose last night so the Lynx are the 1 seed. They will play the Liberty assuming Liberty don’t win tonight and the wings lose to the worst team in the W