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Claire Watkins @scoutripley.bsky.social · 9h

Just me but I think A’ja Wilson should be making at least 1/25th of what Josh Giddey makes next year

timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Sorry Phoenix fans. Very tough to lose in 4 but this run was so fun and gritty. The 20 point comeback in game 2 against Minnesota was an instant classic. AT legacy playoffs for sure. Kah had some incredible games. Sabally too. I was excited coming into the year and they didn't disappoint.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Aces were better. It's fine. A'ja is just too good if her jumper is falling. One of the best athletes I've ever seen. Cyborg shit, just looks unstoppable sometimes.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Top 5 favorite player to watch

Roundball Renaissance @roundball.bsky.social · 10h

I wish there was a way for Kah to win as well

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Lol yeah that's fair that's fair. She's gonna skate on that 'cause of this ringggg though

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Nah I feel that, this is interesting. I get it from an Aces fan's perspective. But idk with this roster, Loyd feels like a huge luxury in the biggest games to me. I was just looking at her playoff stats and she only had one game with a neg +/- and it was -1.

3 steals twice.

Some huge shots.

🤷‍♂️

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

NaLyssa Smith rocking the 2004 Ben Wallace hair is doing something for me

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Their run to end the season becomes pretty legendary now because they finished the job with a title. Maybe not quite 2022 Warriors because A'ja is in the thick of her prime but something near that level. Def a "nobody believes in us" team built on A'ja + crazy pedigree/experience.

Mark -NotGivingUp- Walston @freeferrix69.bsky.social · 10h

I'm old enough to remember when the Aces were 14-14, and folks were saying Chelsea Gray needs to come to terms with the fact that she lost a step or two.

She heard the chatter.

#WNBA

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

A'ja is incredible dude. That save right to young after stealing it from behind was crazy lol

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Lol the reg season was def a bit of a laugh but they got her to be a microwave scorer and experience/moxy player late in their run right? A final puzzle piece? That's how I interpreted it anyway. She had like 4-5 big games in their playoff run! Some huge rebounds/deflections/3s that I recall.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Ya know...something we learned this year that, based on the commentary I saw on here and elsewhere, was in doubt to start the season is whether Jewell Loyd was a worthy investment for the Aces...whether she was a good fit for them...lol hilarious in hindsight. Loyd's been a jackknife for them.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Kah keeping it so real lolll I stan it

timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

I would NOT HATE another Kah flamethrower

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

!!! Seriously, it also comes at such a pleasant time of year, perfect for winter when the MNBA is in its doldrums.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

I'm in the "alright FINE yeah I'm excited" era of my Mavs fandom. They're gonna be interesting. It's FINE okay?

timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Yo I'm unreasonably excited for Unrivaled 2 lol Paige AND Sonia AND Burton AND Brink cmon now

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Also I'm in awe of Alyssa Thomas' whole saga of injuries, weird physical proclivities, and like...behavioral quirks like never taking time off from competitive league basketball lol. Unique person.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 10h

Just want to say before the season ends, as someone who was MNBA first and still building up my WNBA knowledge base, I appreciate all y'all on here who are invested in the league and yapping more consistently than I do. Getting into the W the last ~5 years has been *awesome*. Elite fan experience.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

A'ja's just a force. Not much else to say about this one. She was dominant on both ends and her team made enough shots and disrupted enough passing lanes to make good on it. MVP stuff.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

Lol Jackie Young def thought that buzzer beater was going in

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

And of course it's A'ja in the end. Got to her spot. Cold blooded.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

Oof, what a time for a first real mistake for A'ja. I thought the miscommunication to Gustafson was more on the cut than the pass but that was a roughhh fumble out of bounds.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

Yo...those two back to back +1s from Kah though?? Filthy lol. With the steal in between THEN the 3??? She's wild for that shit man. How long was that? 90 seconds?

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

Fantastic 1v1 defense by Kah on Gray there to stay within 1 too. All-time 2 way heater from her here lol

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 2d

I've been convinced the Aces would cruise for over an hour lol

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