Submitted by | Leighway

I have to start my report off with a big SHOUT out to my girl Amanda Lassiter! She was off the hook today!

I told people to give her a chance and she would shine. Would have been nice to hear her interview at the end of the game but the kids screaming for the Starbucks blimp made that near to impossible... like they needed a coupon for free coffee.

I was very nervous about this game mainly because I didn't know if Sue would play or if they could finally beat a team they have never beaten before. But from the very beginning it was their game and they controlled just about everything.

Of course being a NY fan for a couple of years I have to say I love VJ... that woman can sink a basket from anywhere on the court. And, even though she was saying LJ fouled she gave the refs an ear full. Those of us close enough to hear could not help but clap for her. Hey, someone has to go off on the refs and they obviously are not listening to us.

I was very impressed with T-Spoon helping Rita up... for a second there I thought she was going to push her back down but she didn't. Okay, I am starting to think that Tari is the East Coast version of LL. I believe it was SF7 that said she liked LL better than Tari... hush your mouth girl. I don't care what context you say that... never, never, never, never say those words... just think it to yourself.

One of my favorite moments was when NY was called for another foul and a time out was called... half their players were complaining and griping and Sue was walking to the bench and the look on her face was priceless... it basically said: "Do you believe these guys?" You can aim that at the refs or the players I'm sure both would have been right.

Kamila had a great game, a double - double... LJ had an awesome game, again... MVP people... she just needs to step up the rebounding. Sue had 5 rebounds, 7 points and 8 assists and I swear that most of the game she was limping and wincing every now and then. She looked good but not even close to 100%; more like 50%. I'm not sure what is up with Brondello... she is just plain flat. I hope that she can come through and get the mini-slump over with by the time they go to Sac because they will need her down there.

It was nice to meet the NY Stormfans and hang out with Kate after the game. Speaking of which Kate had a NY shirt on; over that an LJ jersey and over that a Phillips jersey... I begged her to take the Tari jersey off and was happy to see her at the end of the game with the LJ jersey showing.

Which reminds me a group of us went to Jillians to shot some pool and hang out and as I was walking up to the place when I looked across the street and saw a woman in a red shirt and jeans... I said to my friend that looks like Sue Bird... naww... then as I went in I found out that Sue Bird, Amanda Lassiter and Burras were standing outside the establishment while Bird talked on her cell phone... unfortunately they decided to leave and as we all watched from the second floor of Jillians Bird showed off her expert NY driving skills. I think she must have been a NY cab driver in her last life.
Well, that's all for me... I have to say I don't really like the noon games all that much other than the fact that I get out of work early. Next time I'm bringing ear plugs because those kids have a pitch that probably had dogs all over Puget Sound barking.

Submitted by | Sass

The pre-game music at the Key is getting better, but it still needs to last longer and be louder. Still too quiet in there. But thank god we finally got some more modern songs.
 
Mascot mania. (Doppler's alleged birthday, after all) OK, we need a mascot like the Detroit thingamajiggie. He kept whooping at the crowd and then having the crowd whoop back. Then he got them to clapping. Now that's what a mascot is supposed to do - create excitement. Not run around and drop his drawers.
 
However, it could be worse. I thought the Sacramento mascot was bad (see the caption this photo) but damn, Haley the Comets mascot is freakin scary. The coolest thing the mascots did was to carry John Curley off the court. Now THAT was a great idea....
 
Anthem: most def. A young boy did it - I'd guess he was about 9. Reminded me of a young Michael Jackson - smoooooth, soulful, and gestured with his hands like a grownup. Holy moly, I was moved to yell, "tell it, baby!" at one point. You could see Weatherspoon's teeth in the dark, she was smiling so big. The kid got big big applause, and rightly so.
 
Satanicism of the refs: about a 7.5. When I walked in and saw #35 I knew we were going to have it rough. A second ref also sucked, but a third was decent. It didn't hurt us overall though. Despite Donovan almost getting a technical while trying to talk some sense into the aforementioned #35. (she should know better than that by now)
 
I gotta give props to the Liberty. With the exception of the floppin Tari Phillips, they are a classy team. Especially T-Spoon, who acts as the team mother. Tends to them when they go down, exhibits sportsmanship during the game. Gives head hugs to Bird and Simone. Her love for the game is a joy to see. No wonder she's had such a long and successful career.
 
Our beloved wnbatalker wore two jerseys at the same time, and wore the appropriate one depending on which side she sat on (she had two seats). She had mucho mucho fun, which I am sure she'll tell you about later. I'm sure all of you who got a chance to meet her adored her as much as jezzie and I did.
 
Dudes, I've said it before and I'll say it again. And when I do, picture me at the game holding up my hands in a big old "T." I loves me some Tully Bevilaqua. Damn but that little spazz is a heart-warmer. She had a stanza where she was on Spoon like a cheap pimp suit, arms a-wavin and feet a-dancin, as usual. Threw Spoon off, and they didn't get the shot off. It was all Tully. Then she comes over to the bench for the timeout and her expressions.....ah, Tully's expressions are the best on the team, hands down. For those who haven't seen it up close, I can only describe it as impish. Kind of a cute lil devilish grin that melts your heart. She marched over to the bench and was emoting and gesturing, then planted her foot on the chair and started emphatically talking to Alisa Burras, nodding and bobbing her head. Jezzie and I were peeing our pants laughing. Tully, Tully, Tully......you wanna come over for dinner?  
 
We did see Bird, Lassiter and Burras try to go to the restaurant next to Jillian's. Then they conferred on the sidewalk outside while Birdjack and I watched. They crossed the street and got into a hot jaguar and Bird made the previously-described traffic maneuver. No biggie though - I woulda done the same thing myself.
 
Oh, did I mention that Lauren Jackson is one awesome beast? Nuff said.

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