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Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 1d

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays? Or... Dodgers vs. Mariners? We'll see what happens tomorrow!

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 1d

The Broncos beat the Giants 33-32... and the Broncos scored ALL of their points in the 4th quarter?!?!? Wow!

Las Vegas Aces Prove They are the Standard with 2025 Finals Win » Winsidr

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 3d

The Las Vegas Aces didn’t just survive adversity — they proved why they’re still the standard 🏆🏆🏆

✍️ @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social on how Becky Hammon and A’ja Wilson turned a midseason collapse into one of the greatest comebacks in WNBA history ✨⬇️
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Instead of just accepting mediocrity, the Las Vegas Aces did something about it...I won’t bet against A’ja Wilson again.

Jackie Young Takes Celebratory Shift with Raising Canes After Winning Third Title » Winsidr

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 4d

Three rings, one apron 👑🍗 Jackie Young traded the court for the counter at Raising Cane’s — and Vegas showed up.

@mylesehrlich.bsky.social captures how her evolution into one of the W’s most complete stars helped build a dynasty in Sin City ⬇️
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Despite her silent-but-rings-loud reputation, Jackie Young smoothly navigated the back end of Raising Canes like she’s attacking a slanted defense.

Rays of Hope: Connecticut Sun Pointed Back in the Right Direction After 2025 » Winsidr

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 5d

Through growing pains and change, the Connecticut Sun are rediscovering their light 🌞

✍️ Ian Carter-Hamilton breaks down the Sun’s 2025 campaign, including their post-rebuild progress, emergence of young talent, and hopes for next season…⬇️
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After years of success with subtle shifts in the roster, the Connecticut Sun were finally forced to hit reset during 2025 free agency.

Two Steps Back: Sky Left With More Questions Than Answers After Tricky ‘25 » Winsidr

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 8d

A “two steps back” year in the Windy City 🌬️

Ian Carter-Hamilton breaks down how the Sky’s ambitious expectations unraveled into a 10–34 finish — and what that means for Reese, Cardoso, and Chicago’s next era ⬇️

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As always with the Chicago Sky, the biggest question isn’t talent—it’s whether the franchise can stay out of its own way.

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Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

Wow! Mariners and Tigers!

What a game! What an ending that was! Congrats to the Mariners on coming through to advance to the ALCS.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

Las Vegas Aces: 3 WNBA titles in 4 seasons. 4 WNBA Finals appearances in 6 seasons.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

•It was nice to see some quality minutes from Kalani Brown! But for the Mercury, they missed Satou Sabally's presence.
•The Aces' trade for NaLyssa Smith and Jewell Loyd's move to the bench both paid off very well!

That's a wrap on the 2025 WNBA season! Hopefully, we'll see a WNBA season next year.

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Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

•It was not the best day for Alyssa Thomas. She had 9 turnovers and hurt her shoulder right before halftime. But, she still found a way to post a triple-double.
•After the 14-14 record during the season, the Aces went on an all-time great stretch: winning 25 of the next 28 games to earn the title.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

•Once again, the Mercury made a late push in the 4th quarter (especially after Nate Tibbetts got ejected). But once again, it just wasn't enough.
•30 points from Kahleah Copper. She played her heart out tonight.
•Big-time shots from Chelsea Gray. I love seeing them.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 10d

Las Vegas Aces: 2025 WNBA champions!! They complete the sweep by beating the Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Some of my thoughts/impressions from watching the game:

•A'ja Wilson in 2025: Co-Defensive Player of the Year. MVP of the regular season. And now, Finals MVP.

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Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 12d

•Really fun dueling bench performances between DeWanna Bonner and Jewell Loyd!
•Alyssa Thomas: once again close to a triple-double: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists.

Game 4 of the WNBA Finals is on Friday! Will Las Vegas win another title, or will Phoenix extend the series?

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 12d

•A'JA WILSON. Yet another M'VP-caliber performance from her: 34 points, 14 rebounds... and that TOUGH game-winning basket.
•Kahleah Copper came alive in the 4th quarter (only 6 points before then) and ignited the Mercury's push to get back into the game.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 12d

The Aces take a 3-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals after beating the Mercury 90-88 in Game 3. Some of my thoughts/impressions from watching the game:

•It was very unfortunate that Satou Sabally got hurt near the end of the game. Hopefully she'll be alright going forward. She was playing so well!

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 15d

•A'ja Wilson: 28 points, 14 rebounds. She had a great opening half that helped set the tone for the Aces and get them going.
•Mercury: 5-28 from 3. Copper and Satou Sabally were the only Mercury players to make a 3-point shot today.

Game 3 of the Finals is on Wednesday!!

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 15d

•Kahleah Copper scored 23 points/had her moments, but I thought it was tough sledding for almost everyone else on her team. I thought Alyssa Thomas was really hindered by foul trouble.
•I feel like the Mercury have to bring the series back to Las Vegas tied 2-2, in order to keep their hopes alive.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 15d

The Aces win Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, defeating the Mercury 91-78 to take a 2-0 series lead. Some of my thoughts/impressions from watching the game:

•Jackie Young: 32 points. But... 21 points in the 3rd quarter alone?!?!? Wow!!!
•What a 2nd-half takeover that was by the Aces.

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 17d

•Another strong Aces bench performance came from Jewell Loyd.
•In each Game 1 that the Mercury have played this postseason (now 0-3), they've generally started off really well before losing steam at/near the end. But, they've come back to win the very next game...

Sunday: Game 2 of the Finals!

Jamauri Bowles @jamauribowles.bsky.social · 17d

•With 24.6 seconds left in regulation and the Mercury down by 1 (87-86), Alyssa Thomas missed both free throw attempts. A tough ending for what was a darn good performance: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists.
•Kahleah Copper was phenomenal in the 1st half: 19 points. But, only 2 points after that.