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Eight Random Thoughts
NBA training camp/preseason musings
Remember when training camp lasted for weeks with action and stories? Pat Riley remembers …
With preseason action already underway and training camp in the books, here are eight random thoughts and observations as the 2023-24 NBA season nears:
WNBA Finals, Game 1
Wild Aces lock down Liberty
In the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, it appeared Liberty sharpshooter Marine Johannes would fuel an upset. She finished with 14 points and knocked down four 3-pointers in 20 minutes off the bench. Johannes entered Game 1 with five total points in 42 minutes during New York’s first five games this postseason.
Then, the second half happened and the Aces did what they always do: Las Vegas locked down the Liberty and cruised to a 99-82 victory. Jackie Young (26 points) dominated Sabrina Ionescu and Courtney Vandersloot. Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray (46 combined points, 11 total rebounds) were relentless. And the Aces’ defense was led by A’ja Wilson, who…
