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Crystal Langhorne playing the mental game

July 13, 2008 by Joe  
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Crystal Langhorne playing the mental game

Washington Mystics rookie Crystal Langhorne believes she thinks too much. It’d be closer to say she over-thinks, sometimes. The explainer from the Washington Post.
“I really have a problem with thinking too much, and it’s not just basketball. I think too much all the time,” Langhorne said. “But lately if I miss a shot, it’s been getting in my head: ‘Is this going to be a good game or a bad game? Don’t let me miss that next shot.’ Then if I miss my next shot, it keeps going. Sometimes, even if I make my next shot, I’m still thinking about …read more

How did the Dream work through 17 losses?

July 12, 2008 by Joe  
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How did the Dream work through 17 losses?

By youth, faith and some superstition, according to the New York Times.
On July 5, the Dream was losing, 19-6, to visiting Chicago, the W.N.B.A.’s second-sorriest team, but Atlanta’s loyal fans were shrieking and pounding ThunderStix. A crew hired for the third straight game to blast streamers out of air cannons at the final horn to toast a win was close to packing up and heading home.
But an upbeat vibe prevailed during a Dream timeout — a consequence of youth (only two players are beyond their third W.N.B.A. season) and inner calm (spirituality permeates this roster like perhaps few others …read more

Opening Day thoughts

May 17, 2008 by Joe  
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Opening Day thoughts

I’m going to use this thread for my thoughts on today’s game (which will likely be LA vs. PHX since I don’t have NBATV).
Many previews out there have the Sparks winning the title or at least the Western Conference, but what I don’t see many taking into account is as good as their biggest new acquisitions are [Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie (I know, I know)], they’re still going to need some time to get to know each other. I think they’ll be fine by the end of the year, but I wonder if it’s enough to get good playoff …read more


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