MYISHA GOES FOR 30 IN MYSTICS WIN
Amidst all the Thursday night football options, Myisha Hines-Allen decided to take over the WNBA last night and her 30-point effort led the Washington Mystics to a 80 -72 win over the LA Sparks.
I don't think there is much doubt she is the most improved player in the WNBA this season and her 30-point, eight rebound effort in 35 minutes kept the Mystics in the hunt for the eighth and final playoff spot in the WNBA.
It was Myisha sinking threes, going coast-to-coast for buckets and pounding in the paint for scores in the Washington win. Trailing 45-39 at the half to the Sparks, Hines-Allen and her team-mates unleashed a 23-12 third-quarter on the L.A. squad and took a 62-57 lead that they would not relinquish the rest of the way.
For Washington, it pretty much breaks down to this: with two games left to play in the regular season, two wins would have them in the playoffs, unless the Dallas Wings win their final two games. Dallas holds the tie-breaker between the two, having won both previous matches.
Washington plays the New York Liberty on Saturday and then Atlanta on Sunday. It should be noted that Atlanta is looking to capture that final playoff spot also and is one game back of Dallas and Washington at 6-14. The Wings finish with Chicago tonight and the New York Liberty Sunday.
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Speaking of the Liberty, the New York squad gave the Indiana Fever all they wanted for three quarters last night but could not seal the deal in the fourth -- losing 85-75.
This one was tied 62-62 after three quarters.
Jazmine Jones was returned to the lineup (maybe Walt Hopkins figured out that another almost-30 point loss wouldn't be much fun) and Jaz responded with nine points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes. Kylee Shook saw nine minutes and had two points, that ankle most likely still a bit sore.
New York has the opportunity to be a spoiler in their final two games of the year -- facing Washington Saturday and Dallas Sunday. A win for New York over either or both opponents could put a dent in Washington or Dallas' playoff hopes.
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Angel and the Aces entertained Minnesota last night and the Lynx kept it interesting for a half before Las Vegas tossed a 25-15 third quarter at them and went on to win 104-89.
Angel McCoughtry had 22 points and eight rebounds in just 17 minutes for the Aces, who remain a game back of league leading Seattle.
Las Vegas could take the regular season championship if they win their final two games and get the #1 seed in he playoffs. The task, though, is formidable -- with Los Angeles on Saturday and Seattle on Sunday.
19 YEARS AGO
Let us never forget that 19 years ago, on September 11th., our nation was shocked and attacked during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Do you remember where you were?
I was working and had stopped into a pharmacy to get a ink-pen, of all things, mine had ended up in the hands of the previous client I had visited. I walked in and noticed several people gathered around the checkout counter watching a portable TV.
(Yes, friends...that was when were still able to get television without cable, dishes or internet)
The first plane had already crashed into the World Trade Center and, as I watched, a second came along and did the same to the remaining tower. It was 9:00 a.m. when I entered, 9:04 when the second attack hit and I never did get that ink pen. Instead, I decided I was going home to watch the rest of the coverage. I remember thinking while I was driving home, listening to the radio coverage...how could this happen, was it over? and why...
2977 lost their lives. Remember them today, and every day.
paulie
No doubt about Myisha and MIP. Hope they can sneak in the playoffs.
ReplyDeleteOn 9/11, I was in high school. Getting ready for 2nd period English. My teacher had finally gotten the class "under control" when another teacher came in. They stepped outside the classroom. She came back in and said "America's nder attack."
We had a TV in the room. Watched it for an hour and then, after class was over, we were told school was cancelled for the day and we were to wait for buses or walk home, if you were a "walker".
I'll never forgett.
Curtis "Be kind" Franklin
I was on the job also. I worked retail back then and had to open the store that morning, so I got there about 8 a.m. for a 9:00 opening.
ReplyDeleteI got the registers ready, let in two employees for opening, made some coffee and was reviewing last night's security tapes while listening to the radio in the manager's office.
Needless to say, it was a topic of conversation all day long.
We must never forget.
Nick O.