Kelsey Plum’s 40 Point Performance Puts A Halt To The Lynx Win Streak (113-89)

Kelsey Plum’s 40 Point Performance Puts A Halt To The Lynx Win Streak (113-89)

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by | Jul 9, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into the game against the Las Vegas Aces on a 5 game winning streak. It was going to take a strong effort to keep that streak alive with the WNBA best Aces in town. The Lynx wanted to limit the inside drives knowing that Wilson and Stokes are in the paint. They got caught up heading to the paint and weren’t able to get away from that situation. The Lynx did have a bright spot as they shot 50% from the field.

 

The downside to that is they gave up a lot of second chance points and they couldn’t find Kelsey Plum to slow her down. Kelsey Plum finished with a career high 40 points in this game and looked unstoppable. It seemed like every time the Lynx got the game within 10 then Kelsey Plum hit a 3 pointer or floater to slow the momentum. Kelsey Plum was a tough matchup for the Lynx as she was able to roam within the offense and get lost leading to a wide open shot. When someone shoots 14/18 from the field they definitely have it going on and that’s exactly what happened with Plum. Tonight was her night as she made the Lynx pay inside and outside.

 

 

A’ja Wilson had a quiet night offensively but made her impact on the defensive end in this game. Wilson was a ball hawk and made it tough for the Lynx to find any opening to get easy looks to go in.

 

The Minnesota Lynx were able to fight in this game but it wasn’t good enough. Napheesa Collier finished with a team high 18 points but just wasn’t able to get the normal looks that she makes to get in. Collier played some heavy minutes in this game too but showed a lot of competitiveness never quitting on plays and putting her teammates in a great position every time she made a play. Collier had a quiet night and so did Diamond Miller but this was against the Aces.

 

The Lynx have turned that corner and have played with confidence and it showed on that 5 game winning streak. We talked about some positives that you could take into the next game against the Dallas Wings and it comes down to defense. When the Lynx have their defense turn into offense it helps them in a major way. Tonight the Aces had their way with the Lynx offense but they took the challenge head on and didn’t back down even being down by so much.

The Minnesota Lynx will look to bounce back against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday as they look to start a brand new winning streak.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Jul 9, 2023 No Comments
Air Jordan 38 Official Look

Air Jordan 38 Official Look

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by | Jul 7, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Jordan Brand is set to release the Air Jordan 38 during the 2023/24 NBA Season, the Air Jordan 38 debuted a few months ago on a WNBA Court and shortly after in the NBA. 

The Air Jordan 8 takes inspiration from the Air Jordan 8 similar to the Air Jordan 31-37 where they take inspiration from the original Air Jordans. It’s also worth mentioning that the Air Jordan 38 is reminiscent of another shoe the Adidas D Rose 1.5, Derrick Rose was also a former Chicago Bull. Jordan Brand released a new a new sole unit that features a radial herringbone pattern that is paired up with a full-length Zoom Strobel unit and full-length Cushlon 3.0 foam. According to Hypebeast “the Air Jordan 38 uppers commemorates Michael Jordan’s incredible NBA Finals appearance in the 1992-93 season 41 crosshatches nod to his 41 points-per-game average and the three medial diamonds note the Bulls’ third consecutive championship.” It is also being said that the Air Jordan 38 is made out of 20% recycled materials. 

These are set to release on August 18th with a retail price of $200 USD on the Nike website and select few retailers.

Jul 7, 2023 No Comments
First Look at the KD16 “Aunt Pearl”

First Look at the KD16 “Aunt Pearl”

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by | Jul 7, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A first look at the Nike KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” has been leaked, The “Aunt Pearl” colorway is traditionally released on every KD signature shoe. The “Aunt Pearl” colorway has made an appearance since the KD 4. 

Compared to the KD 15 “Aunt Pearl” colorway the KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” is just simply an all pink shoe. The KD 15 had a patterned swoosh, rose designs on the heel tags and special insoles. The KD 16 has different shades of pink throughout the shoe. The outsole which is pink has a pattern that looks like it’s from the inside of a watch that makes it move. The TPU plate takes up a good part of the lateral and medial sides that is dressed in a dark pink in this instance. There also seems to be Nike Air Zoom in the Forefoot area. 

No official release date has been released for the KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” but they could release in October for breast cancer awareness month.

Jul 7, 2023 No Comments
Jordan Zion 3 Official Look

Jordan Zion 3 Official Look

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by | Jul 2, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Zion Williamson is set to receive his third signature sneaker with Jordan Brand. The former number 1 overall pick will look to debut his new sneaker in the upcoming 2023/24 NBA Season. 

The Zion 3 takes a drastic turn in terms of design as the Zion 2 was a mid cut/high top sneaker, while the Zion 3 is more low to the ground. The TPU upper features material and color splatter that was created using 3D imaging of Zion’s foot last launching through mud. The Zion 3 does feature Air Zoom technology and is reminiscent of a GT Cut and Kobe 11 in terms of looks, it also features formula 23 cushioning which is seen on The Luka Doncic line. 

The Zion 3 is expected to release in September before the start of the NBA season along with other colorways releasing afterwards. For now take an official look down below.

Jul 2, 2023 No Comments
Official Look at the Tatum 1 “Old School”

Official Look at the Tatum 1 “Old School”

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by | Jun 29, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A New Jayson Tatum 1 colorway is set to release. This colorway is being called “Old School,” it was Previously called “Mustang”. A few Tatum 1s have already been released with more to come. 

This pair comes dressed in Red, black and gray.  Both of the heels have Tatum’s number 0 which he wears with the Boston Celtics, leather heel tab which looks similar to an Air Jordan 12 “Playoffs” like material. The pull tabs come dressed in red, and the upper has a two tone upper with the top layer being black and the layer underneath being red, the outsole also does have a dark gray shade to it.

The Tatum 1 “Old School” is set to release on July 15th with a retail price of $120 USD. It will be released on the Nike app and at select few retailers. For now take an official look down below at the all new Tatum 1 “Old School”

Jun 29, 2023 No Comments
Collier’s Career High 33 Points Propels The Lynx Past Seattle (104-93)

Collier’s Career High 33 Points Propels The Lynx Past Seattle (104-93)

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by | Jun 27, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

This one the best game the Minnesota Lynx played all season. You can pick from anywhere you want whether it was Napheesa’s Career Night, Dorka’s 1st Career Double Double, or The Return of Diamond Miller. The Lynx needed this game in the worst way and made the best of playing in front of the home crowd tonight.

 

The Minnesota Lynx were down Aerial Powers, Tiffany Mitchell, and Jessica Shephard but that didn’t stop them at all. This was a huge step in the team coming back together healthy as Diamond Miller came back and made her presence known ASAP. From the top Diamond was able to bring that competitive edge and fire that this team truly needed.

 

Diamond was able to showcase her quickness and her defensive presence just like she didn’t miss a beat. The Lynx needed Diamond and she came back and gave her all as she finished with 18 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Even with the return of Diamond Miller it was all about Napheesa Collier tonight. The captain came out and made it clear that she was the best player on the court tonight. It didn’t matter what the Storm did tonight while guarding Collier she was hitting fadeaway jumpers, one legged shots, and even the 3 point shot.

 

When Napheesa plays aggressive like she did tonight no one can stop her and her offense has only gotten better. Collier scored a career high 33 points with 10 rebounds. If it wasn’t known before tonight it should be that Napheesa Collier is a true leader and she can get buckets when she wants. Collier deserves to be on the All Star and let the whole WNBA know that tonight.

 

 

The Lynx were able to get the win in this game but it came with locking down Jewell Lloyd. This was a well balanced attack from the Lynx as they finished with all five starters in double figures. If the Lynx can keep this going while the other players are coming back from their injuries anything is possible.

 

 

 

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(Abbie Parr / Associated Press)

Jun 27, 2023 No Comments