Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-11-2017
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 9-04-2017 https://t.co/uOKgnKCtHr #ncaaw #wnba ->
- Los Angeles Sparks: Head coach Brian Agler signs a multi-year contract extension https://t.co/TVFfU9vlH2 #wnba ->
- #WNBA Playoffs best-of-five semifinals begin tomorrow details: https://t.co/m73abK4Ih2 ->
- After a week of practice, Lynx are ready for semifinals to start (StarTribune) https://t.co/iOhxoz6cQ6 #wnba ->
- When the Mystics needed a leader, Kristi Toliver answered the call (Washington Post) https://t.co/NlQB3sh2Zn #wnba ->
- Sparks begin title defense against Mercury (STATS) https://t.co/HC85o8vvlI #wnba ->
- Semifinals: Mercury taking on rival Sparks (AZ Central) https://t.co/PMGkUFuvO5 #wnba ->
- Lynx, Sparks pose tough challenges for Mystics, Mercury in #WNBA semifinals (ESPN) https://t.co/91ljwwd5XO ->
- #WNBA Playoffs best-of-five semifinals begin today, details: https://t.co/m73abK4Ih2 ->
- Los Angeles’ Alana Beard named 2017 #WNBA Defensive Player of the Year https://t.co/E7mwf6SESl All-Defensive Team https://t.co/xkj1Us4r4Z ->
- Halftime: Minnesota 53, Washington 38 https://t.co/yAF5HXOnD7 #wnba Sylvia Fowles 16pts/5rebs, Seimone Augustus `13pts/5rebs ->
- Final: Minnesota 101, Washington 81 https://t.co/yAF5HXOnD7 #wnba semifinals game 1 ->
- Just a few hours ago, this was the scene inside @STAPLESCenter, tip off in seconds… #wnba https://t.co/Kk0GkjBTGI ->
- Leilani Mitchell starting off early with the treys for Phoenix, 5-4 PHO, 8:14 1Q #wnba ->
- And another trey for Mitchell less than 3 minutes into the game #wnba ->
- Sparks missing jumpers Phoenix making their shots and Brittney Griner 4/4 from the line. PHO 17, LAS 9, 5:12 1Q ->
- LA’s defensive grit helping them stay close to Phoenix, Chelsea Gray at the line w/chance to tie it up, & she makes the FT, 19 all, 2:29 1Q ->
- Legendary rapper @BizMarkie on the wheels of steel pregame, also DJing during game. What a treat! #JustaFriend… https://t.co/1eJaVrYcWC ->
- End of 1Q: Phoenix 23, Los Angeles 19 https://t.co/FJsOqJB4fH #wnba ->
- Nneka Ogwumike with a driving layup puts the Sparks within 2, but Phoenix answers right away, 25-21 PHO 8:48 2Q #wnba ->
- 1pt game, Jantel Lavender at the line for the Sparks….tie game, 26 all, 7:39 2Q ->
- Beautiful turnaround jumper by Brittney Griner, her former Baylor teammate Odyssey Sims answers with a layup, 30-28 PHO 5:50 2Q ->
- RT @BBallSociety_: Odyssey Sims blew by everyone for that layup. That was a very quick first step on that drive. ->
- So many close range chances by the Sparks to tie it up or take over but they are having trouble draining shots. #wnba ->
- After several missed layups & faulty jumpers, Chelsea Gray breaks thru with a trey for the Sparks, 34-33 PHO, 2:30 to go in 2Q #wnba ->
- OK, we see you Chelsea Gray channeling @TichaPenicheiro with the no look pass to Candace Parker, basket! Sparks take lead, 36-34 #wnba ->
- Monique Currie with a trey for Phoenix with less than a minute to go in 2Q but Essence Carson answers for LA, tie game, 40 all, 23.7 secs 2Q ->
- Halftime: Phoenix at Los Angeles, tied at 42 https://t.co/FJsOqJB4fH #wnba semifinals game 1 ->
- Final: Los Angeles 79, Phoenix 66 https://t.co/LG8vRXeyiE #wnba semifinals ->
- Phoenix coach Sandy Brondello on LA’s Alana Beard winning Defensive Player of the Year: “Can’t believe it’s her 1st” Called her “phenomenal” ->
- Candace Parker on Alana Beard’s DPOY award: “I’m proud that she got what she deserved after all these years.” #wnba ->
- RT @DougFeinberg: The @WNBA‘s draft lottery that was scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed till most likely next month. ->
- RT @TeamUSA: IT’S OFFICIAL! ??
The Olympic & Paralympic Games are coming back to the United States in 2028. #FollowTheSun https://t.co/… -> - L.A. officially awarded 2028 Olympic Games (LA Times) https://t.co/98RJzrt26m ->
- Ogwumike leads Los Angeles, Sparks stifle Taurasi, take game one in semifinals vs. Phoenix https://t.co/qxXmPdQ4N4 #wnba ->
- ‘Bombarded’: Lynx use hot shooting to stomp Mystics (StarTribune) https://t.co/lGlysihxxf #wnba ->
- RT @MechelleV: WNBA draft lottery, set for Thursday, is postponed. Thought is the night is too “busy” and draft will get more attention ano… ->
- #NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants games to look more like video games on Twitch (Recode) https://t.co/9ru0nJj8w8 ->
- Today’s #WNBA semifinals: Mystics @ Lynx, 8pm ET https://t.co/qXBChFsrvA Mercury @ Sparks, 10pm ET… https://t.co/VHfMNJvH6I ->
- Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles named the 2017 #WNBA Most Valuable Player https://t.co/qT6B2SMI13 ->
- Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart sign statement of solidarity with Michael Bennett (The Nation) https://t.co/qPST9YzS9V #wnba ->
- RT @minnesotalynx: Here she is! Your 2017 WNBA MVP: @SylviaFowles! ? https://t.co/5actS6t798 ->
- End of 1Q: Washington 29, Minnesota 19 https://t.co/qXBChFaQE2 #wnba Delle Donne leads all w/10pts ->
- Halftime: Washington 47, Minnesota 45 https://t.co/qXBChFaQE2 #wnba ->
- Draft lottery was supposed to be at halftime No announcement from the league on why it was postponed at last minute. ? #wnba ->
- Minnesota on late 3rd quarter run, 8-1, leads 69-64 as period winds down. #wnba ->
- End of 3Q: Minnesota 69, Washington 64 https://t.co/qXBChFaQE2 #wnba Lynx outscored Mystics 24-17 in 3Q ->
- RT @Lynx_PR: Minnesota’s defense is hounding the Mystics wherever they go right now. Washington has missed four straight shots. ->
- RT @WNBA: Game 2 between the @PhoenixMercury & @LA_Sparks IS UNDERWAY! #WNBAPlayoffs https://t.co/hCAlzhNMAD ->
- Final: Minnesota 93, Washington 83 https://t.co/qXBChFaQE2 #wnba MVP Sylvia Fowles 25pts/9rebs/4asts/4blks ->
- End of 1Q: Los Angeles 22, Phoenix 19 https://t.co/hbFf8jg7YG Candace Parker 12pts/9rebs ->
- Mystics @ Lynx, Semifinals Game 2 By the Numbers #wnba https://t.co/JmMtJga5xF ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 43, Phoenix 35 https://t.co/hbFf8jg7YG Candace Parker 19pts/10rebs ->
- Los Angeles leading Phoenix by double digits late in 3Q, 61-51, 52.1 secs https://t.co/hbFf8jg7YG #wnba ->
- End of 3Q: Los Angeles 61, Phoenix 55 https://t.co/hbFf8jg7YG #wnba ->
- Tennessee announces return of Lady Vols logo for all sports (KNS) https://t.co/x2IsWLjqeq #ncaaw ->
- Nneka Ogwumike flexing her muscles after the finish on the fast break, lol! 18pts/9rebs for her so far with 31.1 secs left in 4Q #wnba ->
- Final: Los Angeles 86, Phoenix 72 https://t.co/hbFf8jxIQe #wnba Candace Parker 24pts/13rebs/6asts ->
- Phoenix @ Los Angeles, Semifinals Game 2 By the Numbers #wnba https://t.co/e65vxWTfPm ->
- Lynx and Sparks are 2-0 in semifinals, Mystics and Mercury on verge of elimination https://t.co/d1c2Q5jeC9 #wnba ->
- Whalen goes ‘vintage Lindsay’ at the Barn to lead Lynx to victory (StarTribune) https://t.co/IIHxoSr7Vn #wnba ->
- Sun look to a bright future (Norwich Bulletin) https://t.co/izc6lDA8dd #wnba ->
- Lynx dropped $1 million to cool Williams Arena during playoffs (WCCO) https://t.co/y5dLCG8rmG #wnba ->
- Will Hurricane Irma damage cancel Paradise Jam tournament in Virgin Islands? (Syracuse|com) https://t.co/NT74uVzxSr #ncaaw ->
- St. John’s: Rory Kuhn joins coaching staff https://t.co/kX8aJpyWYM #ncaaw ->
- DePaul: Lisa Ryckbosch named assistant coach https://t.co/CAE4xJRErG #ncaaw ->
- Former Lady Vols star Michelle Marciniak going long way for Pat Summitt (KNS) https://t.co/YGw66G4ztM #ncaaw ->
- ‘A well-oiled machine’: Minnesota Lynx roll toward sixth #WNBA Finals in seven years (Washington Post ) https://t.co/PDv8xvpeOO ->
- Today’s game 3 #WNBA semifinals: Lynx @ Mystics, 3 p.m ET https://t.co/OnJLIoSKhO Sparks @ Mercury 5 p.m. ET https://t.co/w3lvL3Vki9 ->
- Halftime: Washington 39, Minnesota 38 https://t.co/c3BtGCmZ9n #wnba ->
- Final: Minnesota 81, Washington 70 https://t.co/c3BtGCmZ9n #wnba Lynx advance to #WNBA Finals for 6th time in 7 seasons ->
- RT @minnesotalynx: With her last bucket, @Lindsay_13 has become the fifth player in WNBA history to tally 9?0?0? career points in the #WNBA… ->
- Mercury off to a hot start vs. the Sparks, 14-5, 4:58 in 1Q https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- End of 1Q: Phoenix 25, Los Angeles 21 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 45, Phoenix 38 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba Sparks outscored Mercury 24-13 in 2Q ->
- End of 3Q: Los Angeles 63, Phoenix 62 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba Mercury outscored Sparks 24-18 in 3Q ->
- 3pt game with 1:14 to go! LAS 85, PHO 82 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- 1pt game! 18.6 secs to go. Timeout Sparks. LAS 85, PHO 84 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- Wow! Taurasi! Tie game 87 all, 10.8 secs to go https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- Final: Los Angeles 89, Phoenix 87 https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba Sparks head back to the Finals, crazy finish in the sweep! ->
- O. Sims 22pts, C. Parker 21pts/11rebs/4stls/3blks, C. Gray 14pts/5rebs/8asts, J. Lavender 11pts https://t.co/uPC926OoPr #wnba ->
- Minnesota at Washington, game 3 semifinal by the numbers #wnba https://t.co/xm5lBAY0rS ->
- Los Angeles at Phoenix, game 3 semifinal by the numbers #wnba https://t.co/eWcW5Iq0wp ->
- Mystics get swept by Lynx, but see growth in playoff defeat (Washington Post) https://t.co/Gma9h1w1TH #wnba ->
- On their way up, the Mystics just saw what a genuine super team looks like (Washington Post) https://t.co/c0PtBsHdnF #wnba ->
- Lynx headed back to #WNBA Finals with sweep of Washington (StarTribune) https://t.co/PbhFZXr32G ->
- Sparks hold off Phoenix to return to #WNBA Finals (AZ Central) https://t.co/PMGkUFuvO5 ->
