Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

This week, Matt Ellentuck of Here's Basketball (subscribe here) joins host Lindsay Gibbs of Power Plays and Burn It All Down to talk about an ugly but thrilling Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals, which saw the Las Vegas defeat the Connecticut Sun, 66-63. Topics include A'ja Wilson's fourth quarter, the Sun's questioning commitment to the 3, and the Fighting Irish x-factors in the finals against Seattle.

Then, they discuss the fact that Candace Parker, the DPOY, wasn't on the first or second all-defensive team! People have thoughts, and so do we.

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Erica L. Ayala brings to you the #wubble! Hear from Kayla McBride (Las Vegas Aces) and Kaila Charles (Connecticut Sun) ahead of tonight's winner-take-all Game 5. The Seattle Storm are awaiting the winner, the 2020 WNBA Finals start Friday night.

We start the show with some audio clips from Cheryl Reeve. The Minnesota general manager/head coach will do her best to prepare for the unknown.

Erica's Picks:

I'm taking Connecticut over Las Vegas tonight. Feel free to troll me, at your own risk (@elindsay08)

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The Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces are heading to a Game 5 for a chance to take on the Seattle Storm in the WNBA Finals. Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Audibert are breaking down all of the action.

First, they get into Angel McCoughtry's tremendous performance in Game 4, Dearica Hamby's injury, and how the Aces can get to the Finals. Then, they talk about the Connecticut Sun's road to Game 5 and how DeWanna Bonner can push them to their second-straight Finals. Finally, the Miami Monday Crew (and what a Monday it is for Miami with the Miami Heat and Miami Hurricanes winning) give some love to the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx.

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Host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Connecticut Sun beat writer Natalie Heavren to talk about Alyssa Thomas playing through a dislocated shoulder (!!!) and what it means for the team, both in these 2020 WNBA playoffs and the years to come.

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Erica L. Ayala talks to Carolyn Swords, Bill Laimbeer, and more in the WNBA wubble about the Kentucky grand jury decision, the Hoopers Vote campaign, and more for Social Justice Thursdays.

Erica joined Renee Washington on Locked on Wizards for more WNBA Playoffs talk.

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Host Lindsay Gibbs is joined by Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant to discuss the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Connecticut Sun to even their semifinal series 1-1, and the thrilling Game 1 between the Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx, which was won by an Alysha Clark buzzer-beater.

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Erica L. Ayala gives you the details of the inconclusive COVID-19 results reported before Game 1 of the Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm semifinals series. Hear what Cathy said earlier today and why the game wasn't forfeited.

UPDATE: The league released a statement the reads in part:

"The players in question have all undergone extensive additional testing and have been cleared to rejoin the team, other than one player who most recently tested negative and is awaiting the results of a second test taken 24 hours apart from the first, pursuant to the WNBA health and safety protocols."

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The WNBA Semifinals are here! Well, half of the WNBA Semifinals at least. The Minnesota Lynx-Seattle Storm series was postponed due to inconclusive COVID-19 tests. Gabe Ibrahim and Amy Audibert discuss the postponement as well as the Connecticut Sun beating down the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces. Then, they break down the first and second rounds of the WNBA playoffs including Diana Taurasi's great performances. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto: Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Helix: RIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders and two free pillows. Get up to 200 dollars off at Helixsleep.com/lockedonnba Keeps: If you’re ready to take action and prevent hair loss, go to Keeps.com/lockedonnba to receive your first month of treatment for free.

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Host Howard Megdal is joined by Las Vegas Aces point guard Danielle Robinson. The two discuss Las Vegas' ability to overcome key losses, the evolution of Robinson's perimeter game, life in the #wubble and much more. Listen in and get ready for the WNBA semifinals, which begin on Sunday afternoon!

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In a WNBA season dedicated to the #SayHerName campaign and #BlackLivesMatter, host Erica L. Ayala asked players and coaches for their reaction to the $12 million settlement being offered to Breonna Taylor's family.

Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her home after police officers entered her home under a no knock warrant.

Read the New York Times and CNN reports from Tuesday.

Watch the NBC News report

Here are the WNBA Voices who weighed in about the settlement

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