Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-20-2018
- #WNBA Players of the Week: Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun), DeWanna Bonner (Phoenix Mercury) https://t.co/kZ537TJmT8 ->
- .@LVAces center A’ja Wilson sweeps 2018 #WNBA Rookie of the Month Awards https://t.co/2PZJSmbkWN ->
- Atlanta Dream’s Nicki Collen named the #WNBA Coach of the Month for games played in August. https://t.co/snZUSnGAej ->
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 8-13-2018 https://t.co/kz9BoDBMFf ->
- .@TheWNBPA announces changes to its executive committee: Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, and Chiney Ogwumike were elec… https://t.co/TmC4qDjkxP ->
- From @LA_Sparks: Forward Nneka Ogwumike is questionable (illness, game time decision) for tomorrow’s first-round pl… https://t.co/vPVIN3AjqF ->
- Elena Delle Donne and Diana Taurasi named #WNBA Players of the Month for August https://t.co/Gg8jgarZQR ->
- Dallas Wings center Liz Cambage, Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles and Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot hav… https://t.co/ov9gOX64D6 ->
- Lynx bracing for one-and-done battle with Sparks (StarTribune) https://t.co/YLNBQMFvkZ #wnba ->
- Sparks, Lynx will rematch past two #WNBA Finals in win-or-go-home playoff game (LA Times) https://t.co/meUuqPtYu0 ->
- Phoenix Mercury opener pits Brittney Griner vs. Cambage (AZ Central) https://t.co/2HCQ5PRaJe #wnba ->
- Can Dallas pull off a first-round upset in Phoenix? (DMN SportsDay) https://t.co/gViXR9HImp #wnba ->
- The #WNBA needs Liz Cambage, but she may not need it (The Ringer) https://t.co/1LDJO1Vmbf ->
- ‘I felt the energy’: Storm makes a new fan in Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald (Seattle Times) https://t.co/pajwfKrxhU #wnba ->
- ICYMI: 2018 #WNBA Playoffs Schedule/Bracket, Format, Officials, End of Regular Season Standings: https://t.co/skP2dB8ceT ->
- The 2018 #WNBA Draft Lottery will air during ESPN2’s Playoffs coverage on Tuesday, Aug. 28. ->
- Halftime: Phoenix 53, Dallas 49 https://t.co/hozMdPusEv #wnba ->
- RT @KingJames: Great offensive half for @PhoenixMercury vs @DallasWings!! Big shot by DT at end of half. Looking forward to the 2nd half. #… ->
- RT @PhoenixMercury: If Dee ends a quarter with a three it’s only right she opens the next quarter with a three too, correct? https://t.co/Z… ->
- Final: Phoenix 101, Dallas 83 https://t.co/hozMdPusEv #wnba ->
- Nneka Ogwumike warmed up with the team and is in the starting lineup tonight vs. the Lynx. No mono tonight!… https://t.co/CDwOHvSltE ->
- WNBA Playoffs 1st round game one:
Phoenix 101, Dallas 83
DeWanna Bonner 29pts/11rebs/4asts, Diana Taurasi 26pts/12a… https://t.co/R5gCOfb6B2 -> - Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey to undergo spinal fusion surgery (DMN SportsDay) https://t.co/9lcjTmLqJT #ncaaw ->
- Taj deserves a chance for sure. https://t.co/hTBssq6zP6 ->
- Halftime: Los Angeles 40, Minnesota 37 https://t.co/PalNMmFFkE #wnba ->
- End of 3Q: Los Angeles 58, Minnesota 52 https://t.co/PalNMmFFkE #wnba ->
- Final: Los Angeles 75, Minnesota 68
https://t.co/PalNMmFFkE #wnba Sparks head to 2nd round to face Washington in D.C. on Thursday -> - Final box: Los Angeles 75, Minnesota 68 – Chelsea Gray 26pts/5rebs/6asts, Nneka Ogwumike 19pts/5rebs, Riquna Willia… https://t.co/UBq7NwZeIJ ->
- Phoenix Mercury erupt in 3rd to beat Dallas in #WNBA playoff opener (AZ Central) https://t.co/hRe0yKPTzc ->
- End of an era: Lynx ‘headed for changes’ after quick playoff exit in Los Angeles (StarTribune) https://t.co/XpFmzqDWia #wnba ->
- Australian Opals Team for the #FIBA Women’s World Cup announced https://t.co/bq1N12YrT0 @StanfordWBB‘s Alanna Smith… https://t.co/vWYr3Vms4R ->
- RT @WeCOACH: BREAKING NEWS: We are thrilled to announce the Alliance of Women Coaches is now officially WeCOACH. We might have a new name a… ->
- Today’s #WNBA games:
Los Angeles at Washington, 6:30pm ET, ESPN2
https://t.co/PRRsHBYymI
Phoenix at Connecticut, 8:… https://t.co/wsdxxWxunS -> - Connecticut Sun’s Jonquel Jones named 2018 #WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year https://t.co/rHALb8UpsL ->
- New contract for Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick has 32 ways she can be fired for cause (KNS) https://t.co/29tPxLBmsD #ncaaw ->
- Dawn Staley is happy to see women’s basketball dynasties end, as long as it’s not South Carolina (The State) https://t.co/qGSnipvSs3 #ncaaw ->
- NCAA women’s basketball committee visits San Antonio (Spectrum News) https://t.co/qfJt93YUSG #ncaaw ->
- Washington leading Los Angeles 75-53 with 7:18 to go in the game, 2nd round playoffs https://t.co/cPwqVrQnOS #wnba ->
- Final: Washington 96, Los Angeles 64 https://t.co/cPwqVs7Zds #wnba Elena Delle Donne with a playoff career high of… https://t.co/erAVjIbbGA ->
- Final box – Washington 96, Los Angeles 64. All Mystics starters in double figures, Tianna Hawkins also came off the… https://t.co/2n6cyDl3NK ->
- RT @shimmy33: I understand the @wnba’s policy of not chartering but private air travel would really be beneficial for these 2nd rd games. T… ->
- Phoenix sending Connecticut home in the Sun’s house…. #wnba #GrownWomenBasketball ->
- Final: Phoenix 96, Connecticut 86 https://t.co/fwzpQuzUkv #wnba ->
- Final box: Phoenix 96, Connecticut 86 #wnba Brittney Griner 27pts/5rebs/6blks, Diana Taurasi 27pts/5asts, DeWanna B… https://t.co/aCc635eEq9 ->
- RT @BobbieKelsey: This is what I wanted to do to EVERY stat sheet I saw during our game…??? #CouldBuyABasket #DamnDamnDamn #OhWellWeGaveI… ->
- .@WashMystics’ Elena Delle Donne’s superb season in review. @De11eDonne: “I just want to win a championship” (Hoopf… https://t.co/GnxC5PRVFZ ->
- RT @amberdodd97: I wrote a feature about Elena Delle Donne’s in her best season in a while and how Washington is moving right with her at t… ->
- Sunday’s #WNBA Playoffs semifinals
Washington at Atlanta, 3pm ET https://t.co/GULyjVE1No
Phoenix at Seattle, 5pm ET… https://t.co/FnOy3fM9lB -> - Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart named 2018 WNBA Most Valuable Player, teammate Natasha Howard earned Most Imp… https://t.co/f7mXfHld30 ->
- RT @CalCoachG: “You’re not world class if you’re not actively about inclusion.” Steph Curry on empowering women and girls – this is everyth… ->
- ICYMI: @WashMystics‘ Elena Delle Donne’s superb season. @De11eDonne: “I just want to win a championship” (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/8Bny0ARDUh ->
- RT @katiesmith30: Watching these @WNBA semis!! Going to be great games! ->
- Sue Bird @S10Bird receiving her 2018 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award https://t.co/1POk88JLTx #wnba https://t.co/oM7DeLuD07 ->
- Natasha Howard receiving her 2018 #WNBA Most Improved Player Award https://t.co/MsIW6icDzx https://t.co/0OPVFVNvT6 ->
- Halftime: Washington 51, Atlanta 42 #wnba https://t.co/kj9l5cYJaY ->
- .@KaraLawson20 preachin’ today, not holding back, lol! You can’t be making be silly fouls/mental mistakes during th… https://t.co/eq9hTVrwFw ->
- She’s the most adept at synthesizing relevant stats with analytical yet accessible commentary, and no holds barred,… https://t.co/hIsRAHzXgD ->
- Final: Washington 87, Atlanta 84 #wnba Elena Delle Donne 32pts/13rebs, Ariel Atkins 15pts, Natasha Cloud 13pts/5reb… https://t.co/lqQR7g63ay ->
- RT @WNBA: LIVE: @WashMystics/ @AtlantaDream Semifinals Game 1 Postgame Press Conference. #WNBAPlayoffs https://t.co/CJgOgq1pcy ->
- Congratulations to @DianaTaurasi on becoming the All-Time #WNBAPlayoffs Scoring Leader https://t.co/I71CW41Q9l ->
- Halftime: Seattle 54, Phoenix 50 #wnba https://t.co/HAKRMUAzq5 ->
- Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi assessed a tech at the end of the half, shots will come at beginning of 3Q #wnba MVP Breann… https://t.co/YrHDC9MpG2 ->
- Mercury’s Brittney Griner with 5 fouls with 6:30 left in the game, Seattle 82, Phoenix 74 #wnba ->
- Final: Seattle 91, Phoenix 87 https://t.co/Zq9ikcZ3XQ #wnba ->
- Final: Seattle 91, Phoenix 87
Breanna “MVP” Stewart 28pts/7rwbs, Jewel Loyd 23pts/5asts, Natasha “MIP” Howard 20pts… https://t.co/t6DahsIllW -> - Elena Delle Donne leads Washington past Atlanta 87-84 in game 1 of semifinals series, ties franchise playoff record… https://t.co/ND5qpom4FC ->
- Breanna Stewart’s 28 points, Jewell Loyd’s late heroics help Storm open playoffs with 91-87 victory over Phoenix (… https://t.co/Ge2Yqj8rca ->
- Storm forward Breanna Stewart wins the 2018 #WNBA MVP, and she’s just getting started (Seattle Times) https://t.co/2AGBhFeqT4 ->
