WNBA Finals Preview

Efficient Minnesota Lynx Take On Prepared Atlanta Dream

The Minneota Lynx aren’t used to this. Lynx Owner Glen Taylor isn’t used to this.

Under Taylor’s ownership, the team had only made two playoff appearances with a single postseason win to their credit. This year alone, the Lynx have already recorded four playoff victories heading into the WNBA finals, where they will meet the Atlanta Dream.

Atlanta, on the other hand, is a little more accustomed to this type of postseason success.  This year’s Finals appearance marks the second straight for the Dream, who lost to the Seattle Storm in last season’s championship series. Read more >>

Superhuman?

Blake Griffin struggles to sustain dominance throughout games.

Did he just do what I think he did?

Blake Griffin has performed unbelievable feats in his inaugural season in the NBA. The 21-year-old power forward’s game exudes a style unparalleled by anyone in the Association. The aforementioned statement is quite evident even though the young man has merely played 36 games into his NBA career.

He truly is one of a kind.

Still, where the high-flyer showcases style and flare, he backs it up with substance. Griffin currently finds himself third in the League in rebounding and top 15 in scoring. Even more impressive, Griffin has recorded 23 consecutive double-doubles. By his standards, Griffin has only had seven “off games,” where he did not achieve a double-double. Along with 22-year-old Eric Gordon, he is carrying a young, depleted Clippers’ team, on his broad, muscular shoulders.

Griffin plays a specific brand of basketball that leaves coaches drooling. Pardon the cliché, but he always gives 100 percent. Unfortunately, that quality has occasionally gotten Griffin into serious trouble. For instance, he was forced to miss the entire ‘09-10 NBA season when he injured his kneecap on a ferocious dunk during the preseason. Whether it’s exhibition or the real thing, this guy will go all out. Read more >>