Who: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
What: The Eastern Conference Finals begins with Game 1 in New York, after an extended break for the Dream, who knocked off the Washington Mystics in two games. It took the Liberty three games to get by the Indiana Fever and advance to the Conference Finals. As just deternined earlier today in a thriller, the winner of the East will earn the right to join the Seattle Storm in the 2010 WNBA Finals.
Where: Madison Square Garden - New York, New York 7:00 p.m. est || NBA TV || LiveAccess
WNBA.com Game Preview & Box Score
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RISE UP, ATLANTA!!
James Bowman - September 5, 2010
Getting psyched
Let’s Go Dream!
pilight - September 5, 2010
You guys missed a game for the ages earlier
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
(Exhales deeply)
All right, now I can just sit back and watch the ECF unfold without any stress.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
I hope
This game is as good as that first one today…what a great game that was!!! (unless you’re SethPo)
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
or OVJ
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
sob sob
they’re not going to replay the game on ESPN3
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
All right Atlanta
You wanted us? Here we come. That’s right, I said “Atlanta”. They’re my pick to win the ECF. I’m still not sold on New York.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Ha
already changed your pic and signature, I see…I still can’t believe that game, man!!
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
neither can i
we were down 50-67…they were just smacking us with 3s all over the place…we completely abandoned our inside offense…we were still down by 12 with 3:30 minutes left…Sue Bird was playing like a rotting corpse for most of the game…
we won this game with our offense, not our defense. I have to find myself a copy of this game; i will never forget it. This is the most inspiring comeback I’ve seen in a long time…even better than the miraculous 75-74 Game 2 victory against LA last year. Back then I knew we weren’t going to win any championships. But we are ready this year.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Only 17
The Storm were down 19 at one point today
pilight - September 5, 2010
Any game predictions?
And any thoughts from the Seattle fans on who you’d rather face in the Finals?
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
I think I'd have more fun if Seattle were to beat New York instead of Atlanta
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Dream start small
I thought they might go back to the regular starting lineup, but Marynell sticks with Miller and Price.
pilight - September 5, 2010
I think Shalee lost her job
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
Dunno why
In Game 2 against Washington we ran away when she came in to replace Miller.
pilight - September 5, 2010
I don't think Shalee Lehning is a starting point guard
Solid backup, but she either needs to become more of a scorer or a better defender to start.
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
Live Access
That means you guys are gonna have to listen to New York announcers all night long
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Where's LJRotter at?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
right here
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
good
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
OMG
Get Erika in the game before Taj scores 40
pilight - September 5, 2010
Taj Gibson?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
3 airballs, timeout, New York leads by 5
What are you looking for tonight, pilight?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Run and run some more
Angel, and the Dream as a whole, often start slowly. We need to dictate tempo. We can outrun the not-fast Lib and wear out the not-deep Lib.
pilight - September 5, 2010
they seem to be outrunning you right now
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
So, like, will Atlanta have a new starting point guard next season?
Maybe Latta will be back for a third time.
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
We're keeping Latta!!!
At least I hope so! LOL
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
No chance
Meadors likes big guards
pilight - September 5, 2010
I could watch the last 20 seconds of that game all day
Western Champs for the first time since 2004, baby!
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
i don't think cappie was out of bounds there
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
alllright
I dragged myself out of my pity party to watch this game. dont let me down, Lib.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
glad to have you here
6-0 run by Atlanta…
what were in pity over? Or is about Washington?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
stupid things.
non-basketball related.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
oh dear
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Glad to see you join in (even if you are having a pity party. boo.)
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
thanks
can’t let my ladies down.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Hey hey..
Still trying to understand how the Storm won that game…
But looking forward to another good one here…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
i have no idea
we won with our offense, not our defense, that’s for sure
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
yeah. time out.
TIME THE EFF OUT.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
getting that sinking feeling again?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
That was the most controlled I've ever seen Armintie Price
And if she remains controlled, she could be a devastating force…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
I was just thinking that
what a move to the basket…
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Completely stagnated after her rookie season
Thought she’d be an All-Star for sure.
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
THAT'S MY GIRL NICOLE
I love when Powell sets her feet. Just love it.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
That play is what Atl does so well
and why they can win this…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
those second and third chance points
are gonna kill New York
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
COME ON.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
27-21
What are you guys thinking?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
that I am bad luck.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
ooo Cappie feels the same way I do
tell ’em, girl.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
you have to hit layups like that
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
crowd getting impatient...
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
New York crowds are always impatient
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
well, at least they got some offensive rebounds
even if they couldn’t come up with a score.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
i suppose if you want to be technical about it, this game is closer than game 1 vs Washington…
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
good girl, Plenette
she listened to Cappie.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
nobody has scored yet, we've played 2 minutes
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Vaugn to Pierson..
don’t hear that often.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
*Vaughn
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
durrrrr
that was an offensive foul. ridiculous.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
hehe
i’m not the only one who makes that sound
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
that looks like a blocking foul
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Jump ball?
WTF?
pilight - September 5, 2010
the refs said, "to heck with it, you guys figure it out"
you’ve been rather quiet!
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
and then double foul
WTFF? STILL WTF
Queenie - September 6, 2010
Powell was great on getting back so fast
she affected the shot and got the ball back.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
This rebounding is unreal...
…except for the fact that this is just what they do.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
it's annoying is what it is
sheesh.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
GREAT defense, Powell!!!
keep it up!!
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
De Souza isn't even really shooting the ball...
She’s just tossing it at the backboard so she can grab it again and get another, closer shot… lol
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
And?
You say that like that’s not what she always does. If the refs are calling it tight, she’ll shoot a million FTs.
pilight - September 5, 2010
Not at all surprising...
and the reason why she shot such a low percentage in the paint last season…
But it just strikes me everytime I see it – rare to see a player do that in basketball. Almost never happens (so deliberately) in the NBA.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
A pass to herself
And some stat padding with the rebound. Nice strategy. LOL
Jessica Lantz - September 5, 2010
How important is Janel McCarville?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
to the game? pretty.
to my life? of the UTMOST importance.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
of the utmost importance?
why is that?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
because i love her.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
ah
does she love you?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
no.
it’s unrequited love.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
:)
lol
maybe glasses, short hair and some tatoos will help you catch her eye ;)
ttdomi - September 6, 2010
Don't like this lineup
I don’t like the Lehning-Price backcourt combo. One can’t shoot, the other one won’t.
pilight - September 5, 2010
it's been working so far
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
'atta girl, Cap.
get to the line.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
too many layups, too many shots close to the basket
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
oooooo Cappie
one on anyone… amazing.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
LEI!
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
just like that, it's back to 4
that was way outside
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Cappie wants this
if anyone else wants to join her, that will be nice.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
she's carrying the team
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
man oh man
if the Liberty win this, they have no one to thank but Cappie Pondexter.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
they have to win this
Atlanta’s a very dangerous team
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
no foul? oooooooookayyyyyyyy…………
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
every time they show Galinari
I find him cuter and cuter.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
is that the name of a knick?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
yes
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
ummm not a good pass, Nicole
you’re a shooter. not a passer.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
yup. Cappie.
just as I suspected.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
this would be a very disappointing loss for Atlanta
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
oooo Nicole...
that was a nice 3. not usually great if she’s not already set.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
you guys needed that
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
big block by Mama Taj
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
nice to hear "let's go liberty" chants
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
44-39
How’s the outlook?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Impressive line for Castro Marques
In 12 minutes…
0 points
0 rebounds
0 assists
0 steals
0 blocks
pilight - September 5, 2010
very efficient
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
what a scrub
did she even touch the ball?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Unfortunately
She’s 0/5 from the floor
She does have one foul
pilight - September 5, 2010
i bet 0 turnovers and 0 fouls, too
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
oops
Not a foul, a turnover
pilight - September 5, 2010
"Technology is all about packing mega performance in small spaces, right?"
Who wrote this Shake Weight commercial?
Every viewing provides a new experience!
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
it's just...
I can’t. No words.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
aww I love how much Cappie cares
I really do. Even when it means she gets snippity.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
btw I really like Mary Murphy
she’s a super nice lady.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
AHAHAHA
mics are on guys…
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
"it's a layup drill..."
yup, we heard that.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
When keeping it real...
goes wrong
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
loves it
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Does any other arena fill out like MSG?
Staples Center, maybe?
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
actually VC isn't bad
it was pretty full for the playoff game
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Oh, yeah. Duh!
But it’s amazing to see a WNBA game with what, 16,000 in the stands?
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
super amazing
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Quite remarkable...
A NY-Sea would be an outstanding finals for this league…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
and for me.
you should TOTES fly out for a game, Q.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
uhhhh
Paradise City/ABC??? Weird…
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
if I stop typing
it’s because i’ve been asphyxiated by dog farts.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
JEEBUS
another one..
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
GORGEOUS FADEAWAY
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
PPierson with the and 1
tie it up, darling.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
This is why I felt the Liberty would win
They just have a more well-rounded team
If people box out, they struggle to create offense.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
LEILANI~~~
Liberty lead!!
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
See what happens when you don't play rugby against Mitchell?
Suddenly she’s a very effective pg again..
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
WHAT
WHAT THE… Pierson for 3?!?!?
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
tonight is Pierson's night
HELL YES.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
OMG
Get Erika back in before it’s too late
pilight - September 5, 2010
And...
This series might be where that Pierson trade really shows its value (not that it was ever in question).
Pierson is just the type of no fear player you need against Atlanta’s post.
It’s not just “you can’t guard me” but I don’t care throwing you down if you keep trying to rebound over me.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
For ATL fans-
When did de Souza go to the bench?
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
(instead of starting)
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
At the start of the playoffs, I believe, along with Lehning
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
Last series
When the playoffs started. Made sense against Washington. Against New York, not so much….
pilight - September 5, 2010
I want Plenette's cupcakes.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
maybe I wouldn't suck so much.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
heh
It’s funny because it sounds dirty…
pilight - September 5, 2010
yeah yeah
you wish it was
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Red velvet cupcakes...
YUM!
I had one of those yesterday…I would start being good at something if I ate more of those….
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
um
being fat, maybe?
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Maybe...
But my taste buds would be satisfied..
WAIT…are you saying I’m skinny!!!
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
never seen any of you
except your head.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
How does Izi do that?!
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
ooooo Plenette
that was nasty.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Pierson is killing them...
Seems like Lyttle could guard her better…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Kia
have another big game. ready go.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
If Powell ever gets hot..
I know it’s the Story of the season… but lord…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Sorry i'm late to the second half
looks like a lot is happening
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Taj just shut her down completely
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
oh snap
now the liberty lead by 5
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
All you have to do against the Dream is box out
Washington – you didn’t have to give up!
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
**sobs**
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
you two go way back, it seems
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
the refs should have called a foul
that would have been better for new york
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
I like the passion from Shalee!
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
Yep!
Ultimate team player.
Love to see a player stay ready without pouting after a demotion.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Vaughn still inspired.
Wow.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
price just got punk'd
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
i shouldn't have mentioned the score
i jinxed new york
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
The pace gets slower and slower...
…and the Lib look better and better
pilight - September 5, 2010
oh man
all tied at 56 for the final 10 minutes…this game is the scales of justice.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Dear Liberty
Drive to the basket.
Sincerely,
LJ
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
They just want you to say it
They want your attention.
They’ll be fine now.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
what is that
seriously. just take my advice once. don’t make me say it again.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
THEY CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
I think they feel it....
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
get OUT of here Plenette
I love it.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
nice assist by Lei
nice jumper by Kia
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
#5 was wide open...
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
great defense ladies
keep it up
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
done and done
Nicole Powell for three.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
damn, my live access is much slower
it just happened now
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
NBA TV
ftw
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
NBA TV doesn't come with cable
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
bummer
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Depends on your provider
I have cable and I get NBATV
pilight - September 5, 2010
CAPPIE
EFFING
PONDEXTER
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
dangit Angel
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Cappie time.
Big three…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
4 point ball game
4 minutes left
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
no foul called?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
don't complain about that sweetie
even I knew that was an over the back.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Cappie. And one.
thankyouverymuch
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
another frickin nail biter
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
just like game 3, eh?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
that one was a bit more important
but yes
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
good girl Powell
beat them at their own game
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
5th foul on Angel
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
oooo she mad
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
why take angel out?
There’s 3 minutes left in the game!
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Extremely questionable decision...
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
eh she's back
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Unlike most players
Angel can’t be trusted to not foul out.
pilight - September 5, 2010
EC17 BLOCKS!!!
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
no foul
atlanta can’t capitalize
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
ok ladies
please
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
that's a bailout foul
atlanta had nothing going, even though they had a two on one
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
WOW
that free throw miss was big.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
HOLY COW
Cappie do it
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
I cant believe she missed both of those
and little Cappie got the rebound
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
MVP
MVP
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
things are going to get testy if the Liberty make the finals...
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
yup
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Bailout call!
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
not really
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
you can't ice Cappie
she’s too good for that.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
oh man
that was a bit unneeded.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
missmissmissmiss
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
drat
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
nice try
less than a minute to go
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Carmina Burana
such a good song
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
no call.
of COURSE no call.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Yeah baby!
Run Izi Run!
pilight - September 5, 2010
Leilani was wide open!
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
Time left...
Can go for two here..
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
how did #8 get to roam free like that?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
this has been a tight game all the way
I say don’t go for the 3 yet
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
wow
Taj just gave that away.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Mental mistakes, not rebounding are killing the Liberty right now
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
apparently I'm killing them.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Well..
Then Lyttle grabs the rebound…
So …
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
what
just
happened
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
to think this girl had 5 fouls
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
well ok then folks
this wasn’t what I needed.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
How
do you give up rebounds on free throws?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
I'm gonna go
wallow. glad I could be here for this. dammit.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
sorry LJRotter
Hope to see you for game 2
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
that's it
Atlanta wins a road Game 1 again
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
OOOOOO
Cappie just called out the refs’ no-calls. that’s why I love her.
LJRotter - September 5, 2010
Cappie,
this outcome has nothing to do with the calls.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
She's gonna see the game film
And regret having to pay that fine.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
This is what she does when she loses
Well, and fight.
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
ouch
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Cappie's gonna get fined
Verbal ref smackdown!
pilight - September 5, 2010
Yeah for real...
She didn’t even try to avoid it.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Not nearly as good as Shaq's, though...
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
Here we go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujl9rx-RURo
RP_45 - September 5, 2010
(Link didn't work for me in title)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujl9rx-RURo
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Yeah
Shaq got his money’s worth.
Now imagine if he had to tolerate WNBA officiating…heads might roll….
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
I'd pay to see that
Wilson Chandler called ’em out on Twitter. IT WAS AWESOME.
Queenie - September 6, 2010
That's the kind of tweet worthy of a fan shot :)
Nate Parham - September 6, 2010
congrats pilight
there’s a reason i picked your team to win the East.
But after what I saw tonight, I think New York can win game 2. It’s a longshot, but they can do it if their bench helps out more. Cappie had to carry too much of the weight.
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
I don't know if it's a long shot
They blew that game with some bad mental mistakes…
If they dedicate themselves to boxing out, it’s not impossible to imagine them winning.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
yeah
i don’t know. Atlanta looked pretty scary on their home court against Washington…
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Well..
That’s partially because the Mystics didn’t show up – they looked shellshocked…
You know Cappie will show up
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
yeah
but what about the rest of the team?
WaveOcean - September 5, 2010
Oh I see your point
But provided they show up and just do what they did tonight in the 2nd half to get the lead, they’ll be in good position to take it.
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
If you'd told me
Angel and Izi were going to shoot 7/25, I would have said we get blown out.
pilight - September 5, 2010
Exactly...
They definitely seem to be peaking right now…
Nate Parham - September 5, 2010
Here's your stat of the day
Bench points
26 Atlanta
22 New York, Seattle, and Phoenix combined
pilight - September 5, 2010
I NEED A BLEEPING DRINK
YES STILL THE NEXT MORNING
Queenie - September 6, 2010
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