Final score: Storm 97 – Sparks 77 (W) (17-17)

Submitted by DwgsStormFan

My initial thoughts about this very sweet, sweet win - there are only two things that would have made it sweeter:

That Lisa Leslie had been playing and we took it to her

That the announcer would have broken in during a timeout (much as he did when he announced next week's playoff game) that the Oklahoma bandits have sold the Storm to a local investor and the Storm will stay in Seattle and continue to play at KEY ARENA.

I think I was on my feet more this game than collectively the entire season. Was that a great win? Agree with Scott, we definitely hit a scary lull there that needs work. Looks like we're running some new plays through the paint and the girls are still working out the kinks, such as trying not to pass it off the opponents legs or dribble it on their feet. A-Rob - omg - she was already beautiful - now, her game is becoming a thing of beauty. When her offensive game matches her rebounding and blocking - look out world. She will be the MIP, and be the envy of other teams.

I loved Lauren's shoe bandaid. That girl is her own independent self. And she is one bad ass M!!! Speaking of Lauren - were her numbers not stellar. Blocking, rebounding, double-double, and I'll take getting to 32 points from the FT line any time as well. There is no mistaking our MVP. Bill Laimbeer be damned! The tatoo on her left triceps was washed off last night. Wonder if we'll see the real thing in time for the playoffs. She is so emotional. You all noticed her fighting back the tears after the game while thanking the fans for their support. This girl loves us, her mateys, this town, and this game. Probably thinking about what could have been this season, her grandmother, and whether this was her last regular season game playing front of the Seattle home crowd.

I loved how they handled the shoe dispersement this time - drawing names from re-enlisted STH, rather than having the players figure out who they are going to give them to in the stands, like last year.

Why didn't Mabika and T Johnson get any playing time last night? Isn't Temecka officially back from that surgery? She was sitting over there on the bench. I didn't happen to notice if Mwadi was over there but I assume she was.

Who were all the people over in the center court first row seats near Karen? I wondered if any of them were our illustrious owners. But then I figured nawwwww, they wouldn't dare to show their faces after this week's media fiascos. Might have been worried that they would have been booed right out of the building.

This game was a wonderful way to finish out an otherwise frustrating season. I still don't like being 17-17, but it's a far cry from 16-18 and being called imposters for our MVP and being in the playoffs. We also get another game at least - next week, and an opportunity to make this a "new" season as Sue and Lauren have said. On another note, thanks Stormie fans, it has been fun with you all too this year. We've done a lot of b_tching on this forum this year - it has been necessary - cathartic. But we are still the best fans in the WNBA!!!

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