Expanded WNBA playoffs spark new format and intrigue
PHILADELPHIA The expanded playoffs begin with two best of three series. Houston, Cleveland, Phoenix and Charlotte/Detroit vie for berths as top teams face lower seeds with home court. Key players include Cynthia Cooper Sheryl Swoopes and Kim Perrot while injuries add concern to Houston as they chase the crown.
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Rockers Aim To Slow Gillom In Key Playoff Tilt
The Rockers plan double teams and varied defenses to curb Phoenix star Jennifer Gillom who scored a season high 36 and led the league in scoring. Cleveland hopes help from teammates and defense to mitigate Gillom as the series shifts toward decisive games.
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Rockers edge Mercury in a three game WNBA semifinal
Rockers beat writer Brian Dutik breaks down starting lineups and benches for Cleveland versus Phoenix. He weighs Braxton and Griffiths in the frontcourt, Nemcova against Webb, Edwards versus Pettis, Fijalkowski versus Gilom, plus bench and coach matchups. Series forecast favors Cleveland in three with Rockers' pace vs Merury's style.
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Pippen Won't Return To Bulls After Lockout Ends
Scottie Pippen said he does not expect to return to the Chicago Bulls when the NBA lockout ends and questions whether Michael Jordan will come back. He cited a lack of a suitable situation, his back surgery, and the absence of Phil Jackson as key factors shaping his decision.
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Block saves Rockers title in tight New York win
Cleveland avoids a late scare as Janice Braxton blocks Liberty guard Sophia Witherspoon, then the Rockers rally to a 70-64 East title clincher at Madison Square Garden. Braxton calls it the season’s biggest play, while Phoenix dominates WNBA TV ratings elsewhere.
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