With one game played on Tuesday and seven on Wednesday, Gameday 2 of the EuroLeague solidified Fenerbahçe’s position as the favorites to win the competition. Some familiar faces shined during their game against LDLC ASVEL Féminin, but that doesn’t mean that other contests weren’t entertaining.
Group A
“Our Home Our Rules” is the slogan that welcomes visiting teams when they take the floor in Istanbul to face the reigning European champions. Truth be told, even when they perform outside of Turkey’s biggest city, Fenerbahçe also feels at home. With the level of play they are showing right now, the rest of the group should feel no shame in fighting for second place. Fenerbahçe’s passing game is a thing of beauty and their team-oriented style may be on the level of 2014 San Antonio Spurs. (Yes, they’re that good!)
On Wednesday, Napheesa Collier dominated the interior with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Kayla McBride delivered another great all-around performance of 22 points, going 5-for-6 from 3. She also had six assists. Emma Meesseman once again showed that she is the best passing big in the game with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Alperi Onar was a rocket attacking the basket, with most of her 14 points coming from layups. And she’s…
