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Charles Tops Griner, But Mercury get the Win
by Swish Appeal
posted June 30, 2013 at 10:50pm

Over 9,100 fans filled up Mohegan Sun Arena to see reigning league MVP Tina Charles battle rookie sensation Brittney Griner in the first of what should be many epic battles between the star centers. While Charles won the individual battle, it was Grine...more

Back to square one: Struggling Mystics take on Shock in rematch of opener
by Swish Appeal
posted June 30, 2013 at 10:48pm

The Mystics came into this season with a lot of doubters because of their record last year. The Shock also earned a lot of doubters by losing their first four games of the season. And while both teams have had good moments this year, when they meet on ...more

WNBA Game recap: Cold shooting dooms Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted June 30, 2013 at 10:05pm

Good evening, everyone! Your intrepid blogger is currently in the bus lobby at Mohegan Sun, chatting with an Atlantan who keeps saying "you know, that white girl" and "you know, that black girl" when trying to remember the existence of a WNBA player. ...more

Los Angeles Sparks: analysis
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 30, 2013 at 9:59pm

Friday night the Sparks get stomped by the Lynx. Minnesota had been inspired to perform strongly by their poor performance the week before, getting crushed by Los Angeles. With a few minutes to go, when it was obvious that LA wasn't going to make it a gam...more

WNBA weekend game results not wholly unexpected
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 30, 2013 at 10:56am

Tamika Catchings paced the Fever past the Shock, 80-69, with 28 points. Indiana snapped a seven-game losing streak with the victory.Leading MVP candidate Angel McCoughtry lead the red hot Dream over the Mystics, 86-75, with 21 points. Atlanta is now 9-1.T...more

Saturday WNBA links: Fever finally get second win and Lynx get revenge
by Swish Appeal
posted June 29, 2013 at 5:53pm

We're nearly a third of the way through the season and it looks like the bottom team in the league (whoever it is) will end up with more wins than the Mystics had last year (5). Also, the Minnesota/L.A. rivalry just keeps getting more and more interesti...more

Friday links: Tough loss for the Mystics is a positive experience for a new fan, Yolanda Griffith on the move, and the NBA Draft
by Swish Appeal
posted June 29, 2013 at 12:36am

Since the 2013 NBA Draft occurred last night, I'm admittedly a bit behind on WNBA links today - my beloved Golden State Warriors managed to buy their way into the draft and made a whirlwind of moves that I was trying to keep up with at Golden State of M...more

Controversial call helps prevent thrilling Mystics win
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2013 at 7:38pm

Matee Ajavon, capable of orchestrating comebacks all on her own, is one of the most exciting players on the Washington Mystics. Her teammates were probably not surprised when she made a crazy shot from beyond the arc to end the third quarter Thursday n...more

WNBA rookie rankings: Alex Bentley off to a surprising start as Skylar Diggins and Brittney Griner start to find their rhythm
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2013 at 8:52am

One of the storylines that might've been understated nationally during the Golden State Warriors' run in the 2013 NBA Playoffs was just how well the organization has drafted in the past four years. Coach Mark Jackson managed to squeeze the most out of ...more

Beyond the Box coming soon to the WNBA
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2013 at 8:50am

Joe Favorito of the Sports Marketing & PR Roundup blog recently wrote about the evolution of "second screen" experiences for sports fans, which are more simply described as platforms "...like twitter to engage fans and monitor the buzz in and around...more

Mystics look to split with Mercury and end skid with home win
by Swish Appeal
posted June 27, 2013 at 9:58pm

There are no easy wins in the WNBA. The Mystics can tell you that after hitting the road with a 4-1 record and coming home 4-4. They didn't get blown out in any of their three losses and two of the teams that beat them are two of the league's best. But...more

Dream off to a franchise-best 8-1; Mercury also win
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 26, 2013 at 8:35pm

The Dream topped the injury-depleted Fever, 76-60. Atlanta's 8-1 start is the best in franchise history.The Mercury outlasted the Silver Stars, 83-77. Phoenix rookie Brittney Griner had a career-high 26 points.Team news:Sparks....close up with Alana Beard...more

How did the San Antonio Silver Stars stay with the Phoenix Mercury on a poor shooting night?
by Swish Appeal
posted June 26, 2013 at 9:06am

Wrap your head around this. The Stars got out rebounded by 20, had huge FT disparity, and shot 36% and STILL had a chance to win it. #wnba — Aneela (@SAStarsBlogger) June 26, 2013   So how do you stay in a game when you can shoot better than...more

Glory Johnson, Angel McCoughtry are players of the week
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 25, 2013 at 9:36pm

Glory Johnson and Angel McCoughtry are the Western and Eastern conference players of the week.Team news:Liberty....Q&A;with Avery Warley.Tomorrow's game previews:Fever at DreamMercury at Silver StarsCollege coaching changes:I heard that Baylor assista...more

Lost rebounds magnified in New York Liberty's overtime loss to San Antonio Silver Stars
by Swish Appeal
posted June 25, 2013 at 9:27pm

NEWARK, NJ - What about the turnovers? In due time. Looking back at the numbers in San Antonio's 78-77 overtime victory over the New York Liberty we begin In order looking at efficiency and possessions: Efficiency and possessions Possessions: San ...more

Weekly WNBA stats update: The L.A. Sparks defense, the Tulsa Shock's offense, and the N.Y. Liberty's turnover problems
by Swish Appeal
posted June 25, 2013 at 9:04am

In the past Kevin Pelton of StormBasketball.com has kept up with the WNBA's advanced team statistics. With Pelton having moved on, Ed Bemiss of National Sports Rankings has stepped in to provide some of those on his site where they will be updated week...more

Stars shine bright against Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2013 at 8:24pm

Good afternoon, everyone, and hello once more from the Prudential Center in beautiful, fragrant Newark, New Jersey! Today's matchup features the New York Liberty and the New York Liberty Alumnae All-Star Squad the San Antonio Silver Stars. It's Pride ...more

Sparks vs. Mystics final score: Rookie Tayler Hill steps up for Washington in 79-69 loss to L.A.
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2013 at 8:21pm

#Mystics (4-4) have still yet to lose by more than 10...Tayler Hill w/ 16 points (6-7 from field, 4-5 from 3) off the bench #wow — Zack Ward (@Zack_L_Ward) June 24, 2013   Just the other day, Albert Lee wondered aloud whether the Washingto...more

Monday WNBA links: McCoughtry scores 34 and two rookies break out
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2013 at 7:32pm

The Sparks highlighted the WNBA weekend by defeating their fellow frontrunner Minnesota by 28 on Friday. However, the rest of the weekend saw mostly competitive contests, including one that featured L.A. and last year's worst team in the Mystics. On Sa...more

New York Liberty have turnovers to blame for loss to San Antonio Silver Stars
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2013 at 7:31pm

NEWARK, NJ - It came down to the final possession. In effect, the victory was there form whomever could get that extra stop. The added offensive put back. Running down and getting to one more loose ball. In the end result, it came in favor of the S...more

Connecticut comeback bid falls short as McCoughtry, Dream hold off Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted June 24, 2013 at 1:30pm

No Kara Lawson. No Renee Montgomery. No Tan White. Missing such a talented and experienced trifecta of players can be a daunting task for any team to overcome, and at first that seemed to be the case for the Connecticut Sun. But as they near the end of...more

Can the Mystics handle the red-hot Sparks?
by Swish Appeal
posted June 23, 2013 at 12:13pm

The Mystics' resume epitomizes how much parity there is in the WNBA right now. They are 4-3 and all seven games have been close, regardless of the credentials of the opponent. The Sparks, on the other hand, have had people hailing them as the best team...more

Commentary: Amanda Butler has dropped the "ball" when it comes to Sydney Moss transfer request
by Swish Appeal
posted June 23, 2013 at 12:10pm

After reading about the recent debacle that has become the Sydney Moss transfer situation, it’s obvious that this has become increasingly unfair for the person being hurt the most: the student-athlete who just wants to transfer to move closer to h...more

Sparks deliver an unexpected thrashing to Western Conference leading Lynx, 87-59
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 23, 2013 at 12:07pm

Game story.Photo gallery.Looks like the Dream and the Sparks were underestimated this season.Other games last night:Storm 91, Silver Stars 86Mercury 90, Mystics 82Today's game previews:Sky at FeverStorm at Shock ...more

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