Showing posts with label New York Liberty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York Liberty. Show all posts

Thursday, July 24, 2008

WNBA Recap: Ford done for the season


One night after the chaos at the Palace of Auburn Hills, it was announced on Wednesday that Shock star Cheryl Ford was done for the season after tearing her ACL in the game against the Sparks on Tuesday night.

This couldn't have come at a worse time for the Shock as they've lost two straight games and their lead in the Eastern Conference is down to 1.5 games. They have two games left and could potentially lose their lead in the East, if they lose both games. WNBA officials are looking over the tape to determine what happened. Rest assure, suspensions will be handed down.

New York Liberty 80 - Washington Mystics 74- Tiffany Jackson scored 14 points off the bench to lead the Liberty to just their fifth win on the road. The Liberty are now just a half game behind the Sun for second place in the East. Taj McWilliams-Franklin of the Mystics led all scorers with 19 points.

Friday, July 18, 2008

WNBA Recap: Phoenix knocks of LA

Phoenix Mercury 99 - Los Angeles Sparks 92- DeLisha Milton's 38 points for the Sparks was not enough to overcome the Mercury. Cappie Pondexter scored 27 points for the Mercury, with Diana Taurasi adding 23 of her own. Candace Parker scored 23 points and added 13 rebounds for the Sparks. The Mercury snapped a 3-game losing streak.

Houston Comets 96 - Minnesota Lynx 88- The bench players for both teams came up big on the night. Tina Thompson scored 25 points off the bench for the Comets, while Candice Wiggins scored 27 for the Lynx. Tamecka Dixon added 22 for the Comets. The Comets ended a 3-game losing streak.

New York Liberty 77 - Washington Mystics 56- Ashley Battle scored 15 points off the bench for the Liberty as they won their third straight game going into the outdoor game on Saturday night. The Liberty will play the first ever outdoor game in WNBA history when they face the Indiana Fever at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It should be an exciting time! If you live in the New York area, definitely check it out.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

WNBA Recap: Silver Stars win


San Antonio Silver Stars 97 - Phoenix Mercury 87- All five starters for the Silver Stars scored at least 10 points in the game. However, it was Sophia Young who came up big for the Silver Stars, scoring 26 points. Becky Hammon scored 19 points for the Silver Stars. For the Mercury, Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter each scored 23 points. The Mercury have now lost three straight games.

New York Liberty 77 - Connecticut Sun 71- The Sun have now lost four straight games and are fading far behind the Detroit Shock for first place in the Eastern Conference standings. Lisa Willis scored 18 points off the bench for the Liberty, while Shameka Christon added 16 points of her own. Lindsay Whalen scored 19 points for the Sun. Jamie Carey scored 18 points off the bench for the Sun. The third year guard out of Texas made six, three-pointers in the game.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

WNBA Recap: Mercury score 99, Fever and Mystics combine for 98


Washington Mystics 50 - Indiana Fever 48- These two teams combined to make 41 baskets the entire night. Both teams shot under 35% for the night. Both teams also combined for 39 turnovers. At halftime, the score was 29-14, Fever's lead. Unfortunately for the Fever, they scored 19 points in the second half, while the Mystics scored 36. Mystics forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin led all scorers with 20 points. Fever forward Ebony Hoffman scored 16.

Phoenix Mercury 99 - Houston Comets 94- While the game in Washington was the lowest scoring of the night, last night's game in Phoenix was the highest scoring. Mercury star Diana Taurasi scored 30 points, including five three pointers. Cappie Pondexter also scored 22 for the Mercury. Tina Thompson led the Comets with 23 points.

Detroit Shock 88 - Connecticut Sun 82- The Shock are now in first place in the Eastern Conference. Kara Braxton came up big off the bench for the Shock, scoring 23 points. Katie Smith scored 17 points for the Shock. Asjha Jones of the Sun scored 21 points. Sun fans do not fear, the season still has a ways to go.

Seattle Storm 79 - Sacramento Monarchs 64- The Storm won a huge game on the road, their fourth straight win. Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird combined for 33 points in the Storm's win last night. The Monarchs scored only 32% from the field. Crystal Kelly led the Monarchs with 12 points.

San Antonio Silver Stars 83 - New York Liberty 79- The Silver Stars have maintained their lead in the Western Conference. Becky Hammon of the Silver Stars scored 27 points, while Sophia Young scored 23. Shameka Christon led the Liberty also scored 27 points.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

WNBA Recap: The Mercury keep rising


You're probably wondering when I'll be stopping all of these Mercury-related jokes. I don't have too many, so work with me.

Phoenix Mercury 97 - Atlanta Dream 79- I bet the Dream wished those numbers could be switched around. A 33-9 second quarter score made the ultimate difference in the game. Diana Taurasi scored 28 points for the Mercury. Taurasi had a big night from three-point-land, making 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Dream meanwhile, remain winless. They'll win! Fear not Atlanta!

Chicago Sky 73 - Minnesota Lynx 71- The Sky held off the Lynx to win their second straight game. Candice Dupree had a big night for the Sky, scoring 26 points. Candice Wiggins led the Lynx by scoring 17 points off the bench.

New York Liberty 89 - Los Angeles Sparks 78- Shameka Christon scored 28 points for the Liberty, as they moved back to .500 for the season and continue to hold down third place in the Eastern Conference. Candace Parker led the Sparks in scoring with 18 points in the loss. She also added 10 rebounds. The Sparks hold a one game lead over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Have a great Wednesday

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Friday, June 27, 2008

WNBA Report: Triple overtime on draft night


While the NBA Draft was going on across the street, the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever battled it out for four full quarters and three overtimes. In the end, the Liberty won the game, 102-96. Janel McCarville stepped it up big time for the Liberty, scoring 31 points. Shameka Christon scored 23 for the Liberty. Tammy Sutton-Brown led the Fever with 23 points.

Minnesota Lynx 80 - Sacramento Monarchs 76

Seimone Augustus scored 23 points as she guided the Lynx to their second straight win. Candace Wiggins scored 17 for the Lynx coming off the bench. The win gives the Lynx some breathing room as they continue to hold down the third place in the Western Conference.

Detroit Shock 70 - Connecticut Sun 61

From start to finish, it was all about the Shock. The bench came up strong for the Shock, scoring a combined 29 points. Deanna Nolan led the Shock with 13 points for the evening. Asjha Jones of the Sun led all scorers with 14 points. The Shock's win puts them in a first place tie with the Sun in the Eastern Conference.