Springfield Spirit vs. Houston Stealth
Mohegan Sun, CT- 3/8/03

 

Aggghhhh! That's my comment about this game! Aside from watching Cheryl Swoopes play, it was the worse game I've ever watched! Almost every shot from Spirit players either short or bounced off the rim. Swin Cash was the only one who were hustling and produced 26 points! I have to give her credit for that! Even with 4 players scored double digits, the Spirit could not keep up with Houston.

Michelle Snow only missed one shot, Tamicha Jackson made 4 out of 6 three-point attempts, Cheryl Swoopes, Octavia Blue and Kelly Gibson contributed to the team with double digits of their own. It was basically a battle between a "playing so well" team against a "playing so bad" team.

I couldn't believe how bad it was. At times I thought I was watching the wrong game or something. I guess playing back to back against tough opponents got into them. They looked tired and their shots were not falling at all. The crowds weren't as great as the Springfield crowds, so it was hopeless. I was biting my nails through out, hoping for a miracle, but nothing happened as they lost by 20 points.

Sue only made 1 shot through out the game. Ouch! It wasn't even due to a very tough defense from Houston, but mostly short or bounced off the rim as I have mentioned earlier. It was not like Sue at all. She looked fatigue. However, good thing about Sue is that she never gives up. Even if she has a rough shooting night like this one, she tries to contribute in other aspect of the game. Sue had 6 assists, 4 steals and 2 rebounds. She could have had more assists, but with poor shooting percentage from everyone else, it did not happen.

Thank God their next opponent, Grand Rapids Blizzard isn't as tough as the other two teams, especially when they are playing away games. It is actually a re-scheduled game from Feb. 17th game that was cancelled due to severe weather condition. So, I am hoping for a much better performance from the Spirit.

We did not hang around too long after the game, since we had to drive back up north. We ran into Cheryl Swoopes and some other Houston players on our way out. Since they won the game, we said "Good Game" to Swoopes. She stopped and said thank you. Oh, I was speechless! She's one of my favorite WNBA players. Too bad I didn't have anything for her to sign!

Don't worry guys, I still like Sue Bird the best among all!