The Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces have clinched byes to the second round, at least. The playoff picture is starting to form.
Month: September 2020
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 20): Miami Heat Advance to the East Finals
The Miami Heat advance to the Eastern Conference Finals as the Milwaukee Bucks season ends in a whimper.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 19): Clippers Overcome Lethargy, Take 2-1 Series Lead
The Clippers overcome a Nuggets team that seemed to be firing in all cylinders. And the less said about Raptors vs Celtics, the better.
Connecticut Sun Snap Mercury’s Long Winning Streak
DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas led the Sun to victory against the hot Phoenix Mercury.
Stupid Power Rankings (Bubble Week 6)
We have Stupid Power Rankings returning after a week off. We take 10 things from the NBA and WNBA in the last 10 days or so (due to the break) and rank them however I please!
Arike Scores 39 as Dallas Wings Hold at 8th Spot
Arike Ogunbowale scores 39 points, including the game-tying three that sent it to overtime. The Wings beat the Mystics in that extra period.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 18): Khris Middleton Isn’t Letting Bucks Go Home Yet
The Milwaukee Bucks lost Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter but managed to hold off elimination, thanks to Khris Middleton.
Connecticut Sun May Make The Playoffs But Haven’t Looked Great Against Top Teams
The Connecticut Sun have gone 9-5 since their 0-5 start. They just haven’t beaten any of the top teams, though, to scare anyone in a potential playoff run.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 17): Raptors and Nuggets Tie Their Respective Series
The Raptors were down, 0-2, to the Celtics. Two games later, they are now tied. And the Denver Nuggets woke up.
Jewell Loyd’s Three Sinks Sparks in Crazy WNBA Finish
We’ve already had so many buzzerbeaters in basketball recently. Let’s add another one with Jewell Loyd’s three.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 16): Heat Baffle Bucks, Take 3-0 Series Lead
The Miami Heat once again took it to the Milwaukee Bucks. They now have a commanding 3-0 series lead against the deer.
Diana Taurasi Makes 8 Threes as Mercury Clinch Playoff Spot
Diana Taurasi made 8 three-pointers while Skylar Diggins-Smith went for 28 to help Phoenix clinch a playoff berth.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 15): OG Anunoby Saves Toronto’s Season
In ANOTHER close game, the Raptors beat the Celtics with a three in literally half a second.
Minnesota Lynx Continue to Have a Strong Season
Damiris Dantas scores 28 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky and continue to have a surprisingly solid season.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 14): Thunder and Rockets Had a Crazy Game 7
James Harden and Lu Dort apparently switched bodies and the Rockets came out on top to eliminate OKC.
Carter, Dangerfield, Sabally Heat Up Rookie of the Year Race
Chennedy Carter scored 22 points in the Atlanta Dream’s win over the Indiana Fever. Carter is definitely a candidate for Rookie of the Year.