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Podcast: Aces/Dream, Mercury/Lynx, Sparks/Sun

By Ben Dull

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 6: Lexie Brown #4 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 6, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 6: Lexie Brown #4 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 6, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Breaking down Thursday’s three-game WNBA slate

In the latest episodes of the Locked On Women’s Basketball WNBA Podcast, host Ben Dull recaps and breaks down key moments from Thursday’s three WNBA contests.

The Las Vegas Aces came away with a commanding win on the road over the Atlanta Dream, the Minnesota Lynx survived a late surge by the Phoenix Mercury and Chiney Ogwumike returned to Uncasville as a visitor for the first time as the Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Connecticut Sun.

Topics discussed in the episode include:

  • Bill Laimbeer inserting Liz Cambage into the starting lineup for the first time in 2019
  • Las Vegas getting out to a fast start fueled by early opportunities in transition
  • how the Dream’s offensive struggles hold back their defense
  • viewing Atlanta’s early struggles cautiously because of the Tiffany Hayes ankle injury
  • what Atlanta does need to be worrying about with EuroBasket approaching
  • lackluster execution and decision-making in the final two possessions for the Mercury
  • a big game for Odyssey Sims and Lexie Brown
  • Jessica Shepard fueling a key stretch for the Lynx
  • Alanna Smith giving the Mercury something off the bench
  • another poor performance from the Mercury backcourt along with general struggles to get the ball to Brittney Griner
  • Connecticut’s fast start fueled by Jasmine Thomas’ defense, transition and offensive rebounding
  • big moments for Marina Mabrey when the Sparks needed it most to stick around
  • Chelsea Gray’s quiet scoring night and struggles with turnovers
  • how the Sparks got rolling late in the game
  • Thomas finishing the game off just as she started it

The Locked On Women’s Basketball Podcast also produced team-by-team season previews with local experts, which can be found

all in one place

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