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Podcast: WAS/CON, SEA/IND, PHX/CHI

By Ben Dull

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 11: Jonquel Jones #35 of Connecticut Sun reacts to a play during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 11, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 11: Jonquel Jones #35 of Connecticut Sun reacts to a play during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 11, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Breaking down Tuesday’s WNBA action

In the latest episodes of the Locked On Women’s Basketball WNBA Podcast, host Ben Dull breaks down Tuesday’s three-game WNBA slate: Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun, Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky.

Topics discussed in the episode include:

Mystics at Sun

  • Washington’s switching on defenses and how it makes life tough for the Sun
  • Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones looking to counter from the post
  • an early sighting for 2019 second-round pick Bridget Carleton
  • Jones and Morgan Tuck stabilizing the Sun bench units
  • encouraging moments for Bria Holmes and Aerial Powers
  • the key stretch that allowed Connecticut to create separation in the fourth quarter
  • Connecticut’s winning formula with Jones and Courtney Williams leading the way offensively

Storm at Fever

  • Kelsey Mitchell regularly drawing two bodies and what it meant for her teammates
  • breaking down Teaira McCowan’s performance off the bench
  • Natalie Achonwa making key plays off the dribble
  • Kennedy Burke and Tiffany Mitchell starring off the bench for Indiana
  • the controversial call in the final minute
  • Indiana’s good process to give themselves two chances to still tie or win the game

Mercury at Sky

  • what Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner need to do to carry the Mercury to more wins without Diana Taurasi
  • Yvonne Turner’s underwhelming start to the season
  • defensive miscommunications and breakdowns that cost the Mercury the game
  • why this isn’t a great matchup for Sancho Lyttle
  • Chicago’s second unit going big on the perimeter
  • Stef Dolson and Diamond DeShields hitting key jump shots for the Sky
  • fun wrinkles in Chicago’s offense involving their guards as screeners

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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