Monarchs @ Sparks comments

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#1
The game is due to start in about 30 min. I just want to send out and FYI. The game is televised on Comcast Sports Net for those of you who can receive the channel.
 

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
SME
#2
I'm gonna be watching - and don't worry. I've already watched a couple of games. I didn't want to say anything until I was sure there wouldn't be negative ramifications, if you catch my drift.

;)
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#3
VF21 said:
I'm gonna be watching - and don't worry. I've already watched a couple of games. I didn't want to say anything until I was sure there wouldn't be negative ramifications, if you catch my drift.

;)
i.e. You have already tested the affect of your watching the Monarchs on the outcome of their games? ;)

I have already noticed that when I don't turn on the game at the beginning then they have had to play catch-up ball, which of course they do the moment I turn on either the TV or radio. :p
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#8
Passing is not crisp tonight for the M's. Gotta tighten up the passing and the D on those short range jumpers by the Sparks players.
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#9
The refs are letting them play which is okay to a certain extent. However, letting Whitmore flatten Chelsea is a bit much.
 
#11
If it weren't for LA tripping over themselves (litterally) the M's would be in a bigger hole than they are now ....:(

Kara says theses are games (b2b on the road) you have to have a lot of pride and try to win on the road....proud of the team, hoping to be back this week, but its a day to day thing. Next test is getting through full practice...can do structured thing now, but has to do things instinctively ....Says the west is competetive,the team new attitutude this year...
 

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
SME
#14
I'm thinking it might be time for me to watch something else. I think it's my fault - I should NEVER have posted my "secret" on the board. The basketball gods of fate do not like it when I flaunt things in front of them...

:(
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#15
Koz says that C Whiz has to reach deep into his bag of tricks. Well, I have an answer for that. Shoot the dang ball!!! Do you know how many Monarchs' possessions have not even resulted in a shot attempt? Passing is fine, but someone has to be willing to shoot it.

Ack!!!!!!
 

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
SME
#16
Okay, they should start to do better almost immediately. I've turned to the movie "Willard" with Crispin Glover and lots of rats...
 
#17
OH. MY. GAWD.

WTF was that? Leslie falls on Demaya, there is a scramble between the two player for the ball on the floor and then 30 seconds later they blow the wistle and call a foul on Demaya......
 
#19
Yikes...



Okay Down by 26 at the Half...

I guess it could have been a lot worse when you think about it.
But it does look really bad.

You know I shot here and there and this game could be within 13 points...
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#20
The Sparks were embarrassed in Sacramento. They want revenge. The are now confident that they are exacting their revenge.

I say we come back and whup their collective bu***. ;) Coming back from a 26 pt deficit would really show the heart of the M's. I could live with it. :p
 
#21
First off, its good to see the Monarchs off to their best start in franchise history.

Ok...I was able to watch most of the 1st half of the game and I have a few comments. So, I hope you won't think I'm too critical...it was just what I saw.

Their free throws stink. So, far its only 7-14.

Is Maiga that terrible?

Do the Monarch's have any perimeter shooters? Almost everything was inside. Because it looks like the Monarchs look too much for that inside game.

Do the Monarch's always get off to a slow start? (Just like the Kings)

At the 9:54 mark in the first half, Haynie finally hits the FIRST perimeter shot for the Monarchs. They need more perimeter shooters. Before Haynie made that shot, the only shot that a Monarch player took was Yo and she missed at the free throw. So for 11 minutes there were only 2 shots taking; the rest were inside. Is this good? I was hoping for a more balanced shot selections.

I must admit, that was one heck of a screen by Tamika Whitmore on Newton in the first few minutes of the first half.

Unfortunately the rare times that I watch a Monarch game, they aren't doing so well. I think if I don't watch, maybe they can pull it off. So, hopefully, they can regroup in the 2nd half.
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#22
Sparks are taking a time out because the Monarchs have pulled to within 16. After being down by as much as 31....and 26 at half, I am liking the hustle I am seeing. Keep it up Monarchs. You can do it! :)
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#23
Erin and Yo are working well together in the post. Since they are both hustle players, it is working.

Monarchs down by only 12 with 10:32 left in the game.
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#27
Okay, back to 10 pts, but M's have the ball after a time out. Still over 7 min to play and Sparks have 7 team fouls.
 

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
#29
Luv13fan said:
They have got to get shooters on the floor

Maiga. Ticha, and Newton is not the line up when you are down
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Apparently C Whiz caught that, as well, because Kristen and Nicole came in the game.