WNBA PLAYOFFS LOOKAHEAD 👀 Can Caitlin Clark & Fever make the 2nd round? + Aces to 3-peat? 😳

On NBA Today, Ryan Ruocco joins ‪@MalikaAndrews‬ to preview the WNBA Playoffs as they kick off on Sunday afternoon.
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[@315giants]

Man the attendance drop off once fever get knocked out is going to be historic lol

[@adamjohnson5675]

Fr tho. I have them going to second round but I don’t believe they beat the Lynx. Hopefully that goes 5 games for as much viewership as possible

[@thestrangemanreturns]

who cares

[@315giants]

@@adamjohnson5675 it’s only 3 game series ain’t it I know the 1st round is. does it go 5 games in the 2nd round ? I never watched wnba till this season lol

[@Conservativemanusa1]

​@@315giantsYou wish,hater

[@adamjohnson5675]

@@315giants semi’s and the finals are best of 5

[@inthebag84]

Man, this is wild. A year ago, if my life was on the line, I couldn't have told anyone what time of year the WNBA playoffs occurred. Now, I'm watching ESPN previews trying to see what the Fever chances are to make a run. lol

[@malcolmwayne8457]

👀Caitlin Clark Effect 💯

[@RobbieStacks90]

Caitlin Clark needs to hold a meeting once the season's over and decide who's going to stay on the team and which players the Fever are going to pursue in the offseason.

[@bijouxdoum6199]

Satou, Engstler, and a true Center that rim protector, and enforcer to keep bullies away from CC

[@901pics]

Smith, Sides and Dunn all need to go or she will waste her career.

[@RizzMafia_]

Caitlin Clark or the general manager?…

[@bijouxdoum6199]

Aaliyah Boston needs to play PF. That is her natural position, and she has a pure midrange shot at the elbow. If we can get a true shot blocking Center and move AB to PF, then we can still run 3 guards with 2 bigs. Kelsey beats everybody down court anyway. Also. I love Lexie Hull. BUT I rather her come off the bench with defense and shooting. I want Emily Engstler. She is a bigger body than Lexie and at the 3 she would help tremendously. So we could have Hull and Smith on the bench. Also need release high salary Wheeler

[@jricks92921]

Coach sides is a potential coach of year candidate...still pulled wins and her team in playoffs even fighting against someone on her own team who literally gives the ball to the other team 5 to 6 times a game 😂😂...sometimes 8 or 10...

[@RobPowell-rn7ss]

If their big 3 stay calm and focused they definitely can go all the way !!

[@madflower8723]

I think it depends a lot more on role players then the big 3. And honestly, I don't know why Saxton wasn't playing all season. She plays defense and she looked rusty on offense but she obviously has some talent, why is smith and samuelson playing?

[@howarddavis3517]

😂😂😂no

[@robertatler6419]

Viewership and attendance will PLUMMET if the Fever go out in the 1st round. Look at the numbers the Women's Olympic team failed to pull in for reference.

[@sehlordhorr8540]

Hopefully we don’t see a rigged first round to make sure they make it further.. for business, ya know

[@merc4644]

​@@sehlordhorr8540don't think thats likely

[@madflower8723]

Tickets for one 1st round fever game cost more then 4 tickets for the championship game last year.

[@jricks92921]

Who cares...all cc good for is viewership accolades and ticket sales ..tell her go win something important..

[@markuse3472]

Had the WNBA system and big networks/media had treated Caitlin fairly and with respect and courtesy, we would have tunned in. But due to their obvious hate towards Caitlin, I surely wont be watching (there are a few players I have come know and like apart from those in The Fever whom I would watch), at all, just The Fever. This is BSPN's, Sports Outdated, ABC, WNBA's doing, they have forced many people to fight for Caitlin. Dismissing her as a Co-MVP, having had Reese equaling or higher than Caitlin for the ROTY not so long ago, many of their commentators pissing on Caitlin by twisting stats, influence and value.

[@kjsolomon4985]

We all focus where the Fever can make it to the Finals.

[@onomanopia2915]

LETS GOOO CAITLIN CLARK!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lordosakathewearyronin1473]

Chelsea Gray isn’t the point “gawwwd” they claim she is……Lexie Hull had her and Jackie Young starving to eat…..clamps…..that last game the Aces played Gray was passing if Lexie Hull was on her……the Fever need a better coach and defensive scheme…….that zone they play sucks…..but whoever ends up getting guarded by Lexie Hull their shot % plummets……Lexie is a low key Ron Harper…..she just doesn’t shoot as much as she should….

[@madflower8723]

Apparently Dan Hughes, is now a 'guest' coach at the Fever practices and has been since about break. The problem is Sides is a horrible floor coach. It is like she isn't paying attention to the game.

[@lordosakathewearyronin1473]

@@madflower8723 she is looking at the game as a spectator…..hence no timeouts when absolutely needed….and no real defensive scheme….

[@nshanny73]

and NEVER has the players backs against the refs.​@@lordosakathewearyronin1473

[@nshanny73]

​@@madflower8723HIRE HIM IMMEDIATELY

[@madflower8723]

@@lordosakathewearyronin1473 I want to get paid 500k/yr to watch games courtside. I would get taurasi on my team. I would need a waterboy..

[@closequarters4575]

DT should go for one more year so she can go on a retirement tour. She deserves a standing ovation in her last game in each city. And oh yeah, she can still put up 15+ points

[@wnbaLover]

Rooting for the lynx to win it all 💯😍🔥🙏

[@ncezar2000]

I want to see Caitlin vs Ionescu in the finals! all rest is just "playoffs" !

[@sticksummerdogs4011]

Is ESPN really good. What an embarrassing moment for ESPN. Let’s go Fever win it all. Please tell they don’t. ESPN SUCKS A Big one

[@madflower8723]

At least get rid of the hater correspondents.

[@lordosakathewearyronin1473]

ESPN you gotta show that sick AF spin Rickea Jackson did in the paint again the Lynx…….Another great talented ball player……don’t understand why the Sparks have her at forward…..she is a nasty 2 guard…..she plays a bit like Penny Hardaway ……She wasn’t getting attention like Reese due to corporate money……but Rickea is nasty …..someone in LA needs to wake up…..you have the beautiful mahogany penny on your team…….switch her to the 2 guard….she could ball in NYC outside i can see that since she was on the Vols……stop sleeping on Rickea Jackson

[@joshdude1975]

My only issue with CC is how she doesn’t seem to want the ball in clutch moments. I would like to see that change in the playoffs. I wanna see if she got that dawg in her

[@madflower8723]

I don't think she DOESN'T want it, the coach doesn't want her to have it.

[@wtf.................]

​@madflower8723 she pass when the ball is in her hands in clutch moments

[@DonaldBruceSmith]

How far the Fever and Aces go will depend on the refs and how they can the games, if the pattern holds true, the Aces are in the driver's seat, as for the Fever judging how the calls were made I would not make book for them to go deep. In games where the Aces won by 10 or more Pts, Wilson's FTA was under 6 and was between 9 FTA to FTA 14 for close games, the result was Aces 26 wins, 174 FTA, 145 FT, 12 Losses FTA 102, 87 FT, A Wilson, FTA & FT related to close games, win or loss, 1) 2024, 05, 14 W by 9 Phoenix Mercury, 11 FTA 10 FT made. 2) 2024, 06, 07, L by 13, Seattle Storm, 14 FTA, 12 FT made. 3) 2024, 06, 11, L by 14, Minnesota Lynx, 10 FTA, 9 FT made. 4) 2024, 06, 13, W by 4, Phoenix Mercury, 11 FTA, 11 FT made. 5) 2024, 06, 27, W by 12, Chicago Sky, 10 FTA, 12 FT made 6) 2024, 07, 05, L by 5, Los Angeles Sparks, 9 FTA, 9FT made. 7) 2024, 07, 10, W by 5, Seattle Storm, 10 FTA, 10FT made. 8) 2024, 07, 16, L by 8, Chicago Sky, 10 FTA, 9 FT made. 9) 2024, 08, 27, L by 3, Dallas Wings, FTA 13, FT 10 made. These are good FTA & PF Numbers for Wilson who does most of her work within 15 feet of the rim, where most of the hard play is found and has only committed 67 fouls over 38 games while playing in the paint. A'ja Wilson Center, MP 1,308, PF 67, FTA 275 or 4.2 trips to the foul line for every foul she commits. Fouls Drawn; Shoot 131, Off 2, And1 30, Fouls Committed; Shoot 42, Off 9, Aces, avg 86.9 PPG & the Opp PTS/G: is 81.3 - a 5.6 PPG difference, it should be noted that Wilson has put up 229 Pts from FT or 5.9 pts per game from FT and that the 232 FT represent 22.72% of Wilson's 1,021 Pts. .... # 1 Liberty PPG, FTA 632, PF 559 - 73 more FTA than PFs # 2 Lynx, FTA 402, PF 372 - 30 more FTA than PFs # 3 Sun, FTA 440, PF 413 - 27 more FTA than PFs # 4 Aces, FTA 717, PF 646 - 71 more FTA than PFs, # 5 Storm, FTA 415, PF 346 - 69 more FTA than PFs # 7 Mercury, FTA 463, PF 434, - 29 more FTA than PFs # 6 Fever, FTA 649, PF 696 - 47 less FTA than PFs # 8 Mystic, FTA 331, PF 373 - 42 Less FTA than PFs # 9 Sky, FTA 337, PF 396 59 - Less FTA than PFs # 10 Dream, FTA 355, PF 408 - 53 Less FTA than PFs # 11 Wings, FTA 421, PF 433 - 12 Less FTA than PFs # 12 Sparks, FTA 370, PF 403 - 33 less FTA than PFs .

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Clark should be MVP and presidential candidates of WNBA. If the next three-pointers contest against her and Curry they're incredibly talented players

[@sehlordhorr8540]

Supreme Ruler of the Universe!!

[@thamoneyent]

I cant believe I'm this hype for wnba payoffs

[@kossygang4924]

I’m only watching it cuz Clark only

[@thamoneyent]

@kossygang4924 facts al the way from the bahamas she is amazing got me locked in..also made me like a few other players no lies

[@ACEKING26]

Go Fever❤❤❤❤❤

[@jricks92921]

Going home

[@Ryyian]

Go cry 😭 ​@@jricks92921

[@michealasher6983]

Cheryl Reeve is not the greatest coach in league history by a long shot. This is just a narrative that people who are trying to fit into the W's commentator space are forced to parrot. Reeve is way more problematic than she is prolific. There will be a lot that comes out about the dark ages of the Reeve regime for the Lynx, and these forced narratives will come back to haunt everyone. Maybe we look at the way she has relentlessly, at times, has mistreated players and the way that the list of complaints that is attached to her name with the league has been silenced, because silence is another form of violence. There will be a lot that comes out about how she has leveraged refs, media, and players alike while constantly skirting the rules. More eyes, more scrutiny. Not sure if it would be better for her to wait for the avalanche, or if maybe she gains respect by trying to get out ahead of it, but Hamby is the tip of the iceberg for the WNBA. The league is about to be held to account for their privilege and the ways they are wielding power. It is particularly unprofessional of these supposed sports media organizations to not report on the leagues internal abuse of players, specifically abusive practices by the league front office, it's gm's, their coaches, and especially the ethical misconduct the refs are allowed to get away with in game, and somehow accept that all of this low hanging fruit does not merit more scrutiny. These sports media organizations are simply the public relations arm of the empires they promote on their shows.

[@madflower8723]

Laimbeer was the greatest coach in the WNBA. Reeves is a good coach. And Sides is exactly what she is, a HS Jv coach put in the WBNA for whatever reason and is well over her head and makes poor decisions. 500k/yr is too much. There is all sorts of talented HS coaches that could do a better job.

[@antihero5203]

Some idiot scheduled them against week 3 of the NFL, so good luck.

[@sehlordhorr8540]

Caitlyn Clark in her first playoff game is gonna have no problem getting fans tuned in. It’s week 3. Still, not a good move, but Saturday isn’t really a much better option either

[@julieleber6131]

Anything is possible. Refs will be deciding winners but I think the Lynx will win it all. The Fever, imo, are going to surprise everyone.

[@ernestsantana449]

Any bets on which game has the highest ratings and attendance?

[@thelmaalmaden8131]

The most marketable star since Michael Jordan. Clark Effect!

[@fabioexplores]

🧢

[@malcolmwayne8457]

The (🗽Liberty) Will Win The (🏆) Save The File 💯

[@hectormoraga3780]

Reality is coming😍

[@lordosakathewearyronin1473]

Don’t know who this analyst or presenter is……but Monica Mcnutt and the African shorty don’t need to be analyzing women’s basketball…….their statements were very subjective giving Clark an overview…….also downplaying Clarks athletic talent……..they wouldn’t make good scouts or coaches……

[@DRMZ37]

Cant wait to watch real WNBA basketball once the Fever are eliminated. Tired of all the fake fans who only know who Caitlin is

[@jiccojicco]

Wouldn't it be a great story thay CC missing the Olympics thay help propell her to winning it all

[@xioamrafigueroa]

😊the need to look up the referees which they been paid or races again one person.

[@zealazax6287]

Reality has come. This is it.

[@RIDGELzraizaa]

Johnson Jason Young Angela Lopez John

[@MotleyMagee-o4s]

Walker Lisa Wilson Eric Williams Joseph

[@Meceanus]

Fever are a First Round Exit Team

[@madflower8723]

The absolutely could win it. But someone has to give Sides Covid or 'Tonya Harding' her.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"u gon stand on business or u gon fold like clean sheets?" 😂

[@901pics]

Probably not, its doubtful they can overcome their horrible coaching....but I will be watching because I want to see CC the real MVP...after they lose, I could care less.

[@jricks92921]

Delusional typical weirdo cc fan essay 😂😂😂

[@lorenzotheman1]

a'ja wilson is the real mvp. and the real woman who wears 22. who's this other chick you talking about!

[@alienandroid2012]

⁠​⁠@@lorenzotheman1be honest, no one is watching for Aja Wilson tho 😂 she’s good but don’t lie to yourself

[@sgluffy9806]

Spoiler Alert Aces Three Peat

[@_M....]

Probably.

[@treyvonwalsh7173]

Fever all the way

[@aykazielenokk4022]

Fever all the way where? Lmbo

[@joelderesyoung4871]

Williams Frank Thompson Elizabeth Clark Maria

[@angelito1.8.2.1]

Caitlin "the Reality" Clark is coming... 😁

[@alienandroid2012]

How did yall make a girl that plays ball political?

[@Junegotthejuiicemusic]

Malika look OLD

[@jricks92921]

Cc going home...and once again will win nothing of importance as usual. And I don't wanna hear that she just a rookie because Candace was just a rookie when she did what she did...but cc the goat..can't wait to see the 10 plus attempted threes at a low shooting percentage with 5 plus turnovers....❤

[@TLJohns]

This kind of hate is comical😂😂..

[@jricks92921]

Learn a new word!...it's called truth!

[@JeffKing01]

Coming from someone that's never won anything of importance 😂🤡...

[@jricks92921]

Coming from someone who's assuming I haven't 🤡😂😂❤

[@deuce-infinitum2001]

Hilariously bad take.

[@aykazielenokk4022]

They play the defending champions, they don’t have a effing chance this will be a sweep.

[@chouxiong8715]

Didn't they also said that about Nuggets vs Wolves in the second round? LOL

[@chrisortiz9343]

Also a disaster to put playoffs during a Sunday with the NFL games are going whoever scheduled this should be fired

[@madflower8723]

The Lions don't start until 4:25 so ill get at least the first half. :) And probably watch both.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"get your popcorn out because this is going to be a movie" 🏀

[@lvpradagucci5539]

Iama dig in catlin 😂😂😂

[@901pics]

Aces can beat anyone with the recent 4 MVP canidates and the refs in their pocket.

[@lebwongoku]

where to stream the games?

[@joshuar7296]

streameast

[@SaturnFrost]

wnba Pass + KZbin TV

[@madflower8723]

Sunday 3pm Est on ABC tv.

[@lorenzotheman1]

aces vs the lynx. cut the bs. anybody watched the season for the game know that the aces tore threw everyone and so did the lynx. lynx can take down the liberty. aces already man handled the sun and storm. indiana ain't got a snowball chance in heck of getting 2 victories in connecticut.

[@leonardesrussel2745]

Taylor Ruth Hernandez Brian Moore Matthew

[@zaitormoore4807]

No

[@DajuaeCurrie]

They might if Christie trash can coach right

[@randyjones6774]

🎉🎉🎉

[@AbzScotland]

DT reality checkedgoodbye

[@alienandroid2012]

Is that pro or anti DT?

[@AbzScotland]

@@alienandroid2012 neither

[@madflower8723]

Waterboy! :)