The Connecticut Sun came out of a very big defeat (100-52) against the New York Liberty. And back home, after several days of rest, the players of Rachid Méziane clearly wanted to make up for it.
“There is not much to say” explains Marina Mabrey. “We are all competitors. Losing 50 points, it annoyed me all week. We were all. Looking at the match against New York, I messed up the first two actions, it set the tone and it did not help our team. I had to give the right direction for the team. I can do what I can do, but if I don't make the other best, it won't help the team. »»
Even if she wanted to leave the reconstruction of Connecticut upstream of the season, Marina MABREY thus reacted in patron, by registering 34 points (13/22 of which 3/8 by far) to bring the Sun to victory against the Dream.
“What happened in New York does not define us is the way we answered this evening that defines us”
This is the second victory (84-76) of the campaign for Connecticut (2-6) and the first at home, while it ends a series of four consecutive successes for Atlanta (5-3).
“None of us wanted to lose like that” explain BRIA HARTHLEYwhich compiles 11 points and 6 assists, in reference to spanking received in New York. “We returned and we got back to work directly. Our first training, the coaches challenged us. We have gathered and that's what we have to do. »»
Brittney Griner (18 points), Rhyne Howard (18 points) and their teammates did not let go, and Marina Mabrey had to put the cover, with the help of the Rookie Aneesah Morrow.
“It was not easy. It's never easy “ concludes Rachid Méziane. “I am proud of my team. We stayed concentrated for 40 minutes. I am happy with the way we answered. What happened in New York does not define us is the way we answered this evening that defines us. ”
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How to read the stats? Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; O = offensive rebound; D = defensive rebound; T = total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; +/- = Differential points when the player is on the field; Pts = points; EVAL: evaluation of the player calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
