Aliyah Boston, NaLyssa Smith, Kelsey Mitchell and head coach Christie Sides talk to media after our 88-82 win at Phoenix. 0:00 Aliyah Boston 4:35 NaLyssa Smith 7:09 Kelsey Mitchell 12:06 Head Coach Christie Sides
I look forward to seeing Boston and Clark grow as teammates. It feels like they’re on the exact same page but just working out the kinks. Those two plus Kelsey Mitchell are going to really be dangerous. Womens bball may be the most exciting sport in America at this very moment
@@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n The Indiana Fever are, not so much the rest of the league. Overall, it's lower level basketball, but that's forgiven by the exciting things Clark pushes people to do.
Aliyah has been so good lately. She played an amazing game and she battled. Moreover, she is such a well-spoken person. There definitely needs to be more #7 in the crowd!
I like the Fever's new strategy on the media. Only send one person out at a time instead of like 3. Media is forced to ask questions to team other than CC!
CC wasn't feeling well and had a migraine. It wasn't a strategy or something new at the press conference. She excused herself. She said a lot already in the pre-game.
And I loved how Nalyssa Smith kind of let the game come to her, and in doing so ended up having a solid game. She's very talented, but she's kind of a Lamar Odom type, she has to sit back a little and find her way into the game, and let it flow without pushing.
I am a CC fan but her talk on the court is WAYYY different than what most people are seeing unless they are watching her live. I have only been to two games this season, but she gets fiery on the court! It's actually pretty cool to watch how passionate she is. She isn't afraid to back down to anyone either.
I hate that I missed this game. I was kinda surprised that Indy won this one. It looks like it's coming together. Okay, 9 wins... they won 13 last year, they could possibly get that last playoff spot.❤
Cc played horrible…low shooting percentage and 6 turnovers…Aliya Boston played great and mitchel came thru clutch…and sides had excellent adjustment mid game
It’s not the WNBA. It’s the Mercury specifically. Typically Indiana Fever home press conferences are top-notch in terms of equipment and audio quality. They are one of the few teams that actually mic up the press for their questions; as we know, it’s important for viewers here (and fellow press credentials there) to hear the questions.
You know when everyone is on the same page and working as a well oiled machine I think they are capable of beating better teams. What really hurt their season is all those losses at the start of the season. But I still think they have a good chance of making the playoff's
@@janicebradley9406 CC does have a lot of turnovers. Some of that is because she's passing against defenders who are supposed to be the best at defending. She's adjusting to that, but she also has teammates who are not always ready for her passes. In yesterdays game, two of her turnovers happened because she anticipated her teammates movements, but they hesitated just enough that her pass ended up off target.
Congratulations on the win! Some things I noticed. All it takes is a Caitlin Clark logo 3 to impact the confidence of the other team. Caitlin - Loved to see your confidence after knocking down that deep logo. I’ve noticed that the Fever team are on fire when confident. I think confidence plays a large role with this team. Don’t play too risky when you’re up. I’ve noticed your fouls increase when you’re up - stay composed. Work on your 4th quarter. You sometimes throw the game away in 4th quarters. Again, I think this could go back to the confidence part. Notice when teams are setting up their winning plays, and intervene. Glad you won this game! They can’t deny your talent at this point! I hope all the players and Sides are feeling great about the potential.
I think it helps when Smith and Mitchell let the game come to them and pick their spots. That's when they dominate the most, and the opposing team's D is in trouble. Let CC and AB be the floor leaders.
Boston is getting in the groove with Clark and being ready for the passes that will be coming her way when she gets open. She looked so good today, great job AB.
Thos is the way post game interviews should be done. One player at a time. No group interviews. This way the reporters have to respect the each player equally.
BG was talking in CC's ear right before tipoff, seemed like she was going on and on with some really encouraging words, based on how CC was taking it. I was not expecting that, so respectful and kind! Wtf 😂
I agree. So good to see Taurasi and Griner hug and greet Caitlin before tipoff. About time someone returns the respect she's always giving to the vets she idolized as a kid.
Clark led them back from 15 down, and as they say, the best defence is a good offence, PS they can not score when you have the ball - and bring in someone to teach them how to catch a pass. Sides pulled her as a defensive move, by the way, Clark had 9 Rebounds 2nd best on the night, and N Smith had 12 rebounds - PS Do not dump your best defensive player But what really must have hurt Diana Taurasi the most was the fact that Clark walked out to a standing ovation - having your house do that is the worst way to eat crow.
Coach Sides sure praises her "Pets" and makes light of Caitlin's accomplishments! Its not all about Clark but Christy seems to make it all about Mitchell!
This was a watershed moment for this team. They have shown themselves they can compete with the best and come back when down by 15. They still have a ways to go in developing consistency especially on defense, but they have reason to believe in themselves now and that will start paying dividends in close games.
I loved that in the game, they thought they were gonna cover AB with a Point Guard. Ya'll exploited that once it got recognized. I truly enjoy the games when everybody eats. It's a lot harder for a defense to cover 5 players that can score from anywhere on the court. Great Job Fever!
In the men’s game you know when some guys come into the league skinny/thin you can see how much more effective they’ll be when/if they can put on some muscle in the arms shoulders etc. I know women’s physiques sometimes are and sometimes are not as conducive to men in doing this but.. if in two years time CC can put on some meaningful strength in those areas she’s going to be even more of a force in this league. As it is she already is a serious factor particularly her energy. And Aliyah and Kelsey also are a serious problem. Great Win. GO FEVER!
I really like this girl Boston! She has a great personality and a very very good baller. Smith had a good game today as well kudos to her. Mitchell had much less playing time today? This team begins to really jell they are going to be very very good. Sides might be trying to work on attitudes within the team. I hope so. She has a lot of talent on the team, now they just have to come together. I think interviewing separately is a good thing also. Everyone gets their time.
Smith shocked me with that 3😂 I’m still not rocking with her until we beat Connecticut she still iffy right now. Kelsey Mitchell was MVP of this game for sure🔥 she came in the game like you wanna take me out? BET😂 Aliyah Boston is so vital to this team, she risk her body every game with some of the most solid bigs ever, her and Clark need a duo name asap because the AB CC effect is real. Good job Clark, I think Diana words really lit a fire under her azz😭 way to make em pay! Great win
These press conferences need some attention. This isn’t the first after game QA session when the audio from the press was not good.with that said, Boston and CC are really good ambassadors for their team and league.
Fever W! Caitlin Clark is 14th in Blocks, 14th in Steals, and 19th in Rebounds. I needed my Defensive Group out there" ALL LIES So you didn't need your "defensive group" the other 39:26? No rotation. No minutes management.
It sucks how Boston was in foul trouble (5 fouls). The silly refs kept awarding Phoenix for stupid flopping. Anyway I felt CC’s great assist to an open Boston for the 3 was huge for the team. Boston’s awesome 3 brought the game close at 75-78. After this the team begin to really come alive and CC did an remarkable job finding her open teammates.
Great game. Exciting game. Fever played as a complete team. Tough challenges! Kept emotions under control! Multiple MVPs on the team. We see you all! And it will only get better. Stay positive.
I loved seeing CC brick a couple shots at the game's beginning, forcing some shots. When CC is shooting agressively, the team does better, because she's always going to get the team involved with her passing and overall game.
Hopefully. Too slow and stubborn. She even wore an Aliyah Boston shirt in one of their practices. Nothing against Boston, but coach should realize her job couldn't get anymore secure if she just designed their offense around Clark.
I love that they're taking a cue from the Chicago sky and doing individual press conference interviews 1 at a time. When you put Caitlin up there with anybody, all the questions go to Caitlin. And it becomes a whole issue.. Well done...
Great game to the players. Sides really could’ve let Caitlin have the last rebound when they were up by 5. Stat-wise she’s the third best defender on this team. I don’t think there is a giant need to remove her on last possessions like that. Especially when the game was on lock. Like let your player make history there if she can.
This format of interviewing everyone individually is much better than a group cuz in a group only Clark gets questions and it’s awkward for the other players.
Smith with that baseline 3 blew everyone away!! Wow 🤯 amazing in the clutch! Mitchell’s 3’s won this one! 👍 Clark setting the bullies up to foul and get called for it so she can “make them pay!” Wasn’t worth it huh Seattle bullies???!! You might want to “woman up”!!
They didn’t respect Boston’s range so the ball went to her. Teams that follow her will open up the lane. It’s a bright future for this team (AB/CC and Mitchell especially)
I loved when Fagbengle set the right tone with the altercations on the court. She wasn't going to be intimidated when conflict ensued, she didn't back down. It was very refreshing to see the Fever push back on that nonsense! Very much needed Temi! I missed you!! So glad you're back. Physchological win too for the Fever! It sent the right message to other teams that wanna pull those stunts all the time. "Not on my watch"👌🙌
Aliyah & Kelsey are both really great players as is NaLyssa! I'm getting familiar with the players, you can tell these ladies are really good bb players! I'm new to watching the WNBA and think this team is jelling and will continue to improve. This was an exciting game and we were yelling & clapping so much our dogs left the room! They knew we were too crazy for them! Congratulations to The Fever! This was an exciting game!
You notice how more players got to answer questions after the game. I'm glad they did that because that could have really changed the teams morale in a very negative way.
I was wondering, did coach Sides finally quit the tweaking of her most productive players? I sure hope so. The Fever players came out showing better timing, better ball control, better better decision making, and better defensive playing. This was an outstanding display of big time women's basketball. Very well done ladies!!
If they keep playing like this, we’re gonna have a historic team franchise…. They’ll be good for years, listening to Aaliyah, Boston, and now understanding her career in college. I’d say she’s in the running for rookie of the year as well. CC is the person who brought me back to basketball at ANY level in over 20+ years …. I JUST WISH THE WHOLE GAME WAS MORE AVAILABLE ☮️❤️🙏🌏🌍🌎🇺🇸❤️☮️
I'm a big fan of Boston Celtics 💚 🍀🍀....and I see something similar here with Indiana Fever team!! ~ DISCIPLINE and teamwork... perseverance 🧡🏵️ #congratulations to Indiana Fever 🎉
Much better play from all players AB doing Big thing so much potential to just take over a game keep hitting the boards hard There you go Kelsey get in the game with you and CC on the top it fire 🔥🔥 Smith stat on the boards Temi, nice work off the bench way to come back strong after last week Coach Side you need to watch more film, so you can help your players when they need you.
First off let me say congratulations to the whole team for the game win, however we need ya’ll to communicate more on the defensive of end especially when things get hard, mentally figure it out, continue build ya’ll confidence and consistency defensively and work together as a team as well overall good job ❤ MY Girl NaLyssa you did fabulous
Good media meeting. New eyes need personality and faces to really tie into the names. CC has brought great interest to the league and all these players shine
