The Phoenix Mercury snuck past the Detroit Shock tonight, winning game 4 77-76. I was seated 13 rows behind the Mercury bench and had a great view of the action. I also almost had a heart attack. We were behind by three points with about a minute to go in the game, and then the Mercury popped a Cappie in Detroit's ass -- Pondexter's two baskets sealed the game for us. The Shock had the last possession, and the Mercury stopped them from scoring. It was pandemonium when the buzzer went off.
I like ya, Pee Wee, but I'm SO happy you missed that last-second shot! The way it just skidded over the basket and then circled around the rim, everything seeming to happen in slow-motion, everybody on their feet as it dropped out -- that was a looong moment.
I have to hand it to the Mercury -- They are one of the top offensive scoring teams in the league, but their defense has been awesome during these playoffs, too. Give it up for the de-fense!
So now it's back to Detroit for game 5. I'd love nothing more than to see the Phoenix Mercury take the crown from Motown. But whatever happens, I think Phoenix fans should greet the team with a hearty "welcome back" and "thank you" when they return to our city after the finals. No matter the outcome of game 5, the Mercury has been a formidable opponent for the Shock and has played their best season ever. They have given this city a reason to believe, and they have given every game their all. And if the Mercury should win the championship (go get it, ladies!), they deserve as much fanfare -- if not more -- as the Phoenix Suns.
We're still alive, baby! Bring on game 5. Bring on THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. Bring back the ring.
I like ya, Pee Wee, but I'm SO happy you missed that last-second shot! The way it just skidded over the basket and then circled around the rim, everything seeming to happen in slow-motion, everybody on their feet as it dropped out -- that was a looong moment.
I have to hand it to the Mercury -- They are one of the top offensive scoring teams in the league, but their defense has been awesome during these playoffs, too. Give it up for the de-fense!
So now it's back to Detroit for game 5. I'd love nothing more than to see the Phoenix Mercury take the crown from Motown. But whatever happens, I think Phoenix fans should greet the team with a hearty "welcome back" and "thank you" when they return to our city after the finals. No matter the outcome of game 5, the Mercury has been a formidable opponent for the Shock and has played their best season ever. They have given this city a reason to believe, and they have given every game their all. And if the Mercury should win the championship (go get it, ladies!), they deserve as much fanfare -- if not more -- as the Phoenix Suns.
We're still alive, baby! Bring on game 5. Bring on THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. Bring back the ring.
