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00:05it's the wnba on 2k sports welcome in everybody facing the connecticut sun in the booth with
00:12tim swartz and brian benefitemi i'm blake suniga and we're glad to have you along for the ride
00:19well fellas it's almost like we can see the finish line and we're almost there
00:24yeah you definitely can but that's part of the challenge focusing on the game in front of you
00:28is one of the hardest things to do well you got to focus on the task at hand and that
00:32has to be
00:33the message in the locker room every single day focus on what we've got today and the rest will
00:38take care of itself here's burrell and the bucket counts and she is on her way to the line to
00:46try
00:46to make it a three-point play
01:02here's griner makes it off the glass with griner's frame and fundamentals she's become one of the
01:09league's most dominant interior scorers and her slew shot is good she's so good at recognizing where
01:17the openings are and getting that ball to the rim
01:23to the paint anticipated the pass turnover
01:29buries the jumper to finish the break off to a nice start they've hit all three from the field
01:38here in the first with a little over a minute played so far
01:42turner grabs the board
01:49to the middle
01:51and it's blocked by emma miseman
01:54really loves to challenge defenders it's miseman's reach and tenacity that allow her to consistently
02:02reject the opponent's shots
02:07and so just over a minute and a half played lots of room
02:13here's griner and there's the bucket staying with it that time and offensive glass getting it done
02:24now here's pow pow guarded closely
02:28the steel and the sun pushing it up now and it's good two points
02:34a nice one-two punch there guys great defensive play great bucket in transition that's how to
02:40play aggressive attacking basketball and that's matching your defense with you don't see that
02:45too often plenty of space and she rips on an open jumper
02:52off to a good start as she hits her first shot attempt that's the kind of move that will always
02:58pay
02:58off even against tight defense like she was facing there here's burrell
03:03rebounded by miseman
03:06the sun with the lead and they have certainly been looking locked in offensively they sure have
03:12staying aggressive and playing in control rivers turner grabs the board no getting around the fact
03:18that that's a shot she has to knock down and it's good for two
03:26and connecticut as possession
03:33rivers and plenty of contact on the shot so the two free throws coming up
03:49and the first one at the line is good
04:08so
04:08so after making the first she goes one for two well they should be in front right now but she'll
04:13be
04:13relieved not to have come up totally empty and you gotta be in awe of incredible defensive efforts
04:20like this one and early in the game a defensive play like that it goes a long way it establishes
04:25the
04:25attitude you want
04:34that's the burrell back to vandersloot
04:39with the mark and it's good on the land such an unpredictable offensive talent
04:45that time vandersloot shot a floater but who knows what's coming next connecticut trailing
04:54just over three and a half and it's gone here in the first a nice shot by greiner
05:10here's vandersloot
05:14lays it up and in off a nice reverse figuring out ways to score inside at five eight
05:20vandersloot has multiple ways to finish
05:28green by me someone
05:34shot clock at six
05:36let's go with a three that one's off she's now one for two down low turner good work there as
05:45it
05:46goes backed by her solid footwork turner knows a thing or two about scoring inside
06:02a good finish at the rack off the slick feed she is one of the best when it comes to
06:07making the sweet lead pass
06:13and her salute outside she makes another one that's four up and four in to start her game
06:19she's caught fire this quarter yet to miss
06:24to the left wing
06:29rivers guarded by pow pow
06:32fires for 14. turner grabs the board well she rushed that one the d was out of position but she
06:39couldn't make him pay
06:40pass to burrell over to the wing
06:46turner in the post that's good and so courtney vandersloot gets the assist
06:51what a plus it is to get those looks in the paint here's reiner soft touch off the glass
06:57a great strike for her four for four she could be in for a big game that's what we like
07:03to see i
07:04mean her energy level has been terrific right from the opening tip shot clock and game clock one
07:11second differential manners loop shot is off if they could end every possession with that shot they'd be
07:17happy because nine times out of ten that's an easy layup
07:22Reiner shots good neither team can miss early on i don't know how long they can keep this up
07:29offensively at least neither team's done jack on d yet that's fine with me a nice first quarter of
07:35play we've seen plenty of offense so far they're up by two stay with us as we get set to
07:42bring you
07:42quarter number two after this
08:14a close game here at the start of the second quarter to play lots of running to start the
08:19game here it's a tempo that they like and they're getting some easy buckets in transition
08:34fast to you haas
08:41good on the bucket you know they've been extremely efficient and effective getting the ball inside
08:47totally i mean we're seeing some real shortcomings from this defense they've given up five straight good
08:53looks in the paint here's burke scott and again in connecticut fantastic ball movement they're picking
09:02them apart with their passes every pass is with purpose and their last 10 points have come off of
09:08assists great team basketball on display right now and the shot goes in wow i mean come on that's 10
09:16straight points in the paint the defense it's just nowhere to be found they have to start committing
09:22more bodies down low
09:25fast to burke the three is up rebound by you haas
09:32now bell
09:35uses the glass to finish the layup textbook nice pass nice catch nice shot
09:46second quarter of action about a minute and a half played
09:56now johannes looking for first basket still in this one bucket is good give credit where credit's due
10:04terrific assist inside
10:11off target from three-point range she may have been surprised to find herself so open i mean maybe that's
10:17that's why she missed to the left side wing
10:22that's the johannes
10:24good first shot first basket great teamwork out there sitting the table for one another
10:30they're playing as one five straight baskets resulting from assists great team basketball
10:35elson odota with the bucket i love seeing petty share the wealth looking to get her teammates going
10:42and here's johannes
10:47petty defending and it's petty with the rebound
10:50but he was ready for her that time and they had to be she is strong in the paint
10:58and here's burke and the layup is good the defense on her has to be airtight guys and that was
11:06far from it
11:10petty with the steal
11:18watches it good on the triple he's coming to life after a slow start in the first
11:25quarter past the bell
11:30johannes
11:33offensive struggles continue missing again and they have certainly been looking locked in
11:39offensively they sure have staying aggressive and playing in control so they take the lead
11:45yeah i think the coach is trying to take the wind out of their sails here they're on the wrong
11:49end of
11:49a run and need to sort things out offensively and defensively yeah things were starting
11:55a spiral out of control on them a little bit and the timeout was no brainer exactly
11:59that's what's going to happen
12:12and here in the second quarter of action as we approach four minutes played
12:17turner she's guarded by greiner
12:23now here's van der sloot d right on her pow pow can't get it to go
12:28she thought she had a clear path to the hoop but the great work by the d to cut her
12:32off
12:39rivers again the sun's door she's been key for them the way she's distributed the ball no doubt
12:46uh look when the offense runs through her smooth operation now here's van der sloot eight points for
12:53her and they're gonna count the bucket and send her to the line it could be a three-point play
13:07and that one misses and van der sloot's team first mentality does a lot for her team's culture
13:14no wonder players love sharing the hardwood with her a little uh overly ambitious that time trying
13:20hit a shot in the face of that d past the pow pow
13:28count it good
13:33the sun trailing
13:38van der sloot defending turner grabs the board yeah she's not necessarily a strong interior presence but
13:46she's got to finish those chances if she hasn't
13:53and again no good by connecticut
14:03that's the burrell
14:06that one follows her second basket of the game she is now two for three
14:13and so here's connecticut it's a three-point game
14:19and here's greiner van der sloot defending
14:25greiner shot is good not afraid to play rough and rugged
14:30greiner shows the ability to power through contact three second difference between the shot clock and the
14:36game clock
14:37how power for three drills the three-pointer
14:41three
14:44and so here's connecticut
14:55over to the left wing
14:58rivers
14:59he got it up in time but it couldn't fall for him
15:02and a pretty tightly contested game here as we end the first half
15:07they lead by four and we'll step away briefly but get you right back out there for the start of
15:12the
15:12third quarter after the break
15:16and get ready for the end of the season
15:19because with your profit
15:20so free to the air cannon
15:22Oh, my God.
16:13Oh, my God.
16:22We're seeing a tremendous game from Brittany Griner.
16:26Well, I think it'll be important to see if they can stop her down in the second half
16:30because so far they have not had any answer for her when she's down on the block.
16:34Yeah, maybe mixing up her looks, bumping her out, front her, double down.
16:39Just do something to throw her off her rhythm.
16:50Now here's Vandersloot.
16:52She's guarded closely.
16:55Pow, pow.
16:57Out to Vandersloot.
16:59Pass to Turner.
17:02Pow, pow.
17:03Here's Burrell.
17:05That three off the mark.
17:14Vandersloot defending.
17:16Rivers.
17:16No good on the triple.
17:19Here's the break.
17:20Pushing it up.
17:22Pow, pow.
17:23Gets the bucket.
17:24Put herself in a great position to finish that break off.
17:27Yeah, and that right there is just a great read of how the play was developing
17:31and where the ball was going.
17:32Such high basketball IQ.
17:36And the ball travels out of bounds.
17:38That's a turnover.
17:40On Friday, New York Liberty coming into town,
17:43and that's going to start a homestand for them.
17:45Well, one way you can look at this difficult stretch
17:47against some of the best in the league,
17:49it's a chance to prove yourself.
17:52And it could provide a huge statement.
17:55It is definitely, though, going to be a challenge.
18:01Second half rolling along.
18:02About a minute played here.
18:05And here's Connecticut.
18:06They trail by six to the inside.
18:11Here's Morrow.
18:13The lead pass was put in just the right spot to produce the layup.
18:17What an alert play.
18:18Just a great job of hitting her teammate on the move.
18:23Vandersloot outside.
18:28Rebounded by the Sun.
18:33Third quarter of play with just over one and a half minutes gone by.
18:37Rivers buries it from three-point range.
18:40I'm not sure that was the play they had set up,
18:43but it was too good a look to pass up.
19:09I'm not sure that was the play they had set up,
19:11but now here's Vandersloot.
19:13Ten points for her.
19:16Good for another bucket.
19:18She's made half a dozen now.
19:20Six for eight on the night.
19:22Well, her shooting has been outstanding.
19:24Definitely, you know, one of the reasons why they're winning this game.
19:27Pass tomorrow.
19:29Visamun.
19:31Greiner's shot's good.
19:32They've had a solid start to the second half offensively.
19:36Gotten good looks and hit three of four of them.
19:40Out to the wing.
19:41Now Turner.
19:43Colts one up, and it's good on the layup.
19:46Flexing her physical attributes to complete the basket through contact.
19:51That's a heads-up play from Turner.
19:55Pass to Greiner.
19:58Greiner inside.
20:00Played in with a nice touch of the glass.
20:02A nice start to the second half.
20:04Just one miss in their first five attempts.
20:09Down low.
20:11Here's Turner.
20:12And it's blocked by Brittany Greiner.
20:17To the paint.
20:19For the lead.
20:20And she gets that one to go off the front iron.
20:23That's their third straight make off an assist.
20:26And it's always good when you can score points by getting teammates involved.
20:30Yeah, that's just great ball movement.
20:32Now here's Van der Sloot.
20:34Four points for her.
20:36That shot off.
20:37Well, it wasn't a block officially, but it might as well then.
20:40She really affected that shot.
20:42Yeah, it was clearly her defense that threw her off there.
20:47Timeout called.
20:47The Sun.
20:52So, both teams making some changes here.
21:05The Sun with the lead.
21:08And they have certainly been looking locked in offensively.
21:11They sure have.
21:12Staying aggressive and playing in control.
21:17Pass to Greiner.
21:20Six on the shot clock.
21:22Wow!
21:23That makes her a perfect 10 for 10.
21:26That's some double digit perfection.
21:32Here's Johannes.
21:40Now, here's Pau Pau.
21:42Knocks down the three ball.
21:45She had her head on a swivel and was able to still pick up the pass and get the assist.
21:50To the inside.
21:52Rivers.
21:53Up and in on the layup.
21:55They own the paint right now.
21:5610 straight coming from the inside.
21:58They are constantly finding lanes to the hoop.
22:01Getting great looks in tight.
22:04Here's Johannes.
22:05She's been patient so far.
22:08Nothing yet on the scoreboard.
22:12Tries it from 19.
22:14Edwards grabs the miss.
22:16Rebound battle split about evenly.
22:19Yeah, neck and neck on the glass.
22:21Just one aspect of what's been a very closely contested ball game.
22:25And we love the close games.
22:27Absolutely.
22:29Out to the left wing.
22:31Pass to Burrell.
22:35She's covered by Edwards.
22:38Now Turner.
22:40This one for three.
22:42Greiner with the rebound.
22:49Gets that one through the hole.
22:51Makes her seven for 13 this game.
22:53After leaning on the three-point shot in the first half.
22:57They're starting to get away from it here in the second.
22:59More of their shots are coming from inside.
23:02Surprising miss.
23:03Wouldn't you say?
23:04I mean, she usually devours those wide-open opportunities.
23:08And that one good.
23:10They continue to get it inside.
23:12The defense struggling to just contain them.
23:14And look, when you make five in a row from in tight like they have, it also just takes pressure
23:19off of your perimeter, guys.
23:21Great point.
23:22Now here's Pow Pow.
23:24She's got grow.
23:25She had to clear some space for herself to get that rebound.
23:28Not easy in there amongst the big bodies.
23:31Ripped away.
23:38Lays it up and banks it in.
23:40Just really good awareness right there on the assist.
23:48From deep.
23:50And the release was before the buzzer, but it's off target.
23:54And as we end the third quarter, a great game.
23:57Both teams playing well.
23:58The Sun on top.
24:00They're up by six.
24:02And we're coming back in just a moment.
24:04Get ready for the fourth quarter of action when we return.
24:18And we're set to start up the action in the fourth quarter.
24:21And if it's anything like the first three, we should be in for a treat.
24:33Now here's Petty.
24:34Now here's Petty.
24:34Vandersloot defending.
24:36Pass to Petty.
24:38Scott.
24:39The three-pointer off the mark.
24:41One-pointer off the mark.
24:45Vandersloot.
24:45Vandersloot with it.
24:50Vandersloot.
25:05Vandersloot outside.
25:09Vandersloot outside.
25:11The deeper we get into this game, the more offense we're seeing.
25:15Yeah, both of these teams are firing on all cylinders right now.
25:19I love it.
25:20Here's Berg.
25:24Here's Nelson Ndota.
25:29Second chance shot.
25:31Chalk up two right there.
25:33Another bucket in the paint.
25:35That's just something they have not been able to stop today.
25:38And if they want to win this game, they've got to figure out how to stop it.
25:42You know, Brian, I think it's time to switch things up on D.
25:45What they've got going on right now is not getting it done.
25:49Timeout called the Sun.
26:04So both teams changing it up here.
26:19About a minute and a half into the fourth quarter now.
26:23Half tomorrow.
26:26Nisamun started by Juhal.
26:29And again, no good by Connecticut.
26:35With the teardrop.
26:37And she lays it in.
26:39That's a strong, strong move by Juhal.
26:45Plenty of drama in this one so far.
26:47Well, hopefully, from our standpoint at least, don't be surprised if it isn't decided until the final puzzle.
26:53You can only hope.
26:55Use her strength to get in the post without much fight from the Dean.
26:58They need to do a better job next time and muscle up on her.
27:02I mean, that's just too easy.
27:04Now, here's Turner.
27:06Here's Vandersloot.
27:08Good for another basket.
27:10She's put up ten shots and made seven of them.
27:13Another good pass.
27:14Impressive offensive execution from them.
27:16Yeah, passing has kept the defense off balance.
27:19Four straight field goals made off an assist.
27:21More out.
27:23And she was fouled on the way up.
27:25Two throws for her.
27:27That one on Turner.
27:29Well, probably the right play defensively.
27:32If you can't get the block, send them to the line.
27:34Exactly.
27:35You want to prevent the layup, give them a little knock,
27:38and then maybe they'll think twice about coming down the lane the next time around.
27:41It does send a message.
27:44And she knocks down the first one.
27:46And the Sun making a change here.
27:58He's perfect from the line this time.
28:03Pass to Bell.
28:05Now, here's Juhas.
28:07Miesem uncovering.
28:08Juhas.
28:09That's good.
28:10And Juhas is such a tough cover in the front court.
28:13With her size and skill, she really makes the defense work.
28:21And we're about three minutes into the fourth quarter now.
28:24Makes no mistake on the open jump shot.
28:27Good ball movement.
28:29She put that pass in the ideal spot.
28:31And I can guarantee you, her teammate appreciated it.
28:36Now, here's Juhas.
28:37Here it comes, here it comes.
28:39And her salute outside.
28:42Balls right in.
28:43She is 8 for 11 with that shot.
28:45I mean, they're beginning to just fall apart defensively, especially on the interior.
28:51Yeah, they're crumbling like a cookie right now.
28:54And that's four straight field goals they've allowed from within touching distance of the rim.
28:59Now, here's Miesem.
29:02That shot off.
29:07Now, Bell to the middle to tie it up.
29:11Val called that time on the way up.
29:13And that will give her two chances at the point.
29:17That one on Miesem.
29:19Well, with her size and power, sometimes not fouling Juhas can be a challenge.
29:25She doesn't hesitate to get physical.
29:29Shoot and two.
29:37Makes it.
29:38And the next one could tie it up.
29:40And Juhas is just such an effective role player, right?
29:43She knows when it's time to score, rebound, or pass.
29:48And it's tied up with that one.
29:53And so here is Connecticut.
29:56Oh, no!
29:58Oh, no!
29:59Oh, no!
30:00Two minutes remaining in the game.
30:02Vandersloot defending.
30:05Huge turnover at the worst possible time.
30:09You have to value every possession, especially in this part of the game.
30:19Here's Vandersloot.
30:22And they have certainly been looking locked in offensively.
30:25They sure have staying aggressive and playing in control.
30:28And they take the lead.
30:30In these big moments, Juhas is willing to step up and get the buckets they need.
30:42Pass to Griner.
30:45Over Turner.
30:48The second chance effort.
30:49And a layup good by Griner.
30:52But all their life, Griner's been leaning on to make the big shots.
30:57There's another one.
31:01And here's Pau Pau.
31:05Now Juhas.
31:09Here's Vandersloot.
31:11Field goal number nine.
31:12She's nine for 12 with that basket.
31:14Big time for Vandersloot with her ability to pass the ball, shoot the ball.
31:19She is so dangerous to have the ball.
31:22Late in games.
31:24Now here's Griner.
31:26From 16 feet away, she canceled.
31:29Gray idea getting it to Griner in this huge spot.
31:33She's played in so many big games.
31:35Nothing start to serve.
31:37Here's Vandersloot.
31:41That's the Burrell.
31:44Outside for Pau Pau.
31:46From past the arc.
31:48And the rebound goes to the Sun.
31:50So it comes down to this.
31:51Time for the Stars to shine.
31:53Morrow.
31:56River.
31:58It's rebounded by Courtney Vandersloot.
32:01That's one she knows she should have trained.
32:04Pass to Turner.
32:06Back to Vandersloot.
32:10It's good.
32:12Why not have Vandersloot take the big shot?
32:15She's the best ball handler on the floor.
32:17I like leaving it from her hands.
32:20It's good.
32:21It's good.
32:22It's good.
32:27Out to the wing.
32:40Pass to Griner.
32:43Rivers.
32:44Misses the three.
32:46Regulation has ended and we are heading to overtime.
32:49And we'll be back with you shortly.
33:15Well, if you're just joining us, this one has been a great one.
33:18We've got overtime action now, folks.
33:38Pass to Griner.
33:39Pass to Griner.
33:41Pass to Griner.
33:41Banked in off the glass.
33:42Pass to Griner.
33:43And sometimes this team relies on Griner to shoulder the load offensively.
33:47And guess what?
33:48And guess what?
33:48She's more than happy to do her part, score the points.
33:53Here's Burrell.
33:54And Vandersloot outside.
33:57Pow, pow on the wing.
34:01No good.
34:02What more can you ask of a player at that end of the court?
34:06She contested the shot and corralled the board.
34:10Pushing it up.
34:15And she converts the layup.
34:18Oh, I love that vision, guys.
34:20What a great job threading that pass into the lane.
34:27Four quarters, not enough.
34:29We're just over a minute into OT now.
34:33Rivers.
34:36But she stays with it.
34:38Misamon.
34:39And another shot.
34:41And that's two points on the layup.
34:43Offensive versatility allowed Misamon to play high or low in the paint.
34:52Pow, pow for three.
34:55The Sun pull it in.
35:01And the foul balled on Courtney Vandersloot.
35:04That is her first foul of the game.
35:07This team.
35:11In overtime here, a minute and a half off the clock.
35:15Nice pass led him to the rack perfectly for the layup.
35:19Her stroke has been dead on.
35:21Inside, outside, wherever.
35:24The shots are falling for her.
35:27And it goes as the official calls for foul.
35:31Count it.
35:32And she'll shoot no more at the line.
35:45Yeah, those and ones can be really critical moments in a tight game like this one.
35:50The Sun with the lead.
35:55There's the screen.
36:00Can't connect from 14 feet out.
36:05Now, here's Turner.
36:08Pass to Burrell.
36:11And her sloop.
36:15Here's Pow, Pow.
36:16Count it.
36:18Timeout called the Sun.
36:20Timeout called the Sun.
36:23Timeout.
36:49River.
36:51No good on the quick three.
36:56Pass to Pow, Pow.
36:58Yes!
37:00I'll bet her percentage is pretty high from that range.
37:05What a big possession right here.
37:08No question, guys.
37:09Tension.
37:10Calpable.
37:11Can you feel it?
37:12Oh, man.
37:13Can I ever.
37:14Now, a timeout called by Connecticut.
37:17Great.
37:17Good.
37:23Great.
37:23We need to be fresh and hopefully.
37:27Ahhhhhhhhhh.
37:29Benefit.
37:43Reiner, defended by Turner, six seconds separating the shot and game clocks.
37:48Check out that assist.
37:50That's a pair of teammates on the same page.
37:53And so they choose to intentionally foul.
37:56A smart foul there to try to extend the game.
37:59Yeah, this isn't over, but the clock's as much of a problem for them as the score is right now.
38:05They did some missed free throws.
38:08And she cannot get that first one to drop.
38:10Tough one to miss.
38:17And that trip coming up empty.
38:19Missing both.
38:30And so here's Connecticut.
38:37To the inside.
38:38It's tipped.
38:40Out of bounds.
38:41Sun ball as Connecticut beats the best one.
38:44That pass had a little bit too much heat on it for her to make a clean steal.
38:48Yeah, that was going to be a tough catch for either of them.
38:51I mean, these are basketball players, not wide receivers.
38:59Oh, that shot had a chance, but the all-or-nothing shot attempt is off the mark.
39:05Man, so it's a victory for the road team in this one.
39:08They had to scrape and claw to push it to overtime, but they really came on in the extra period.
39:13What a ride, boys.
39:14I mean, thought it might end in regulation, but they came through big and did exactly what they needed to
39:20once we got to overtime.
39:22That'll do it for our broadcast, everyone.
39:24I mean, thought it was fun.
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