Kahleh Copper scores 29 points in WNBA return after impressive performance in Olympic gold medal game
Kahaleh Copper returned to the WNBA with an Olympic gold medal and a profane nicknameCourtesy Ah, Wilson.She lived up to both expectations in her first match. Phoenix Mercury On Thursday.
The All-Star guard scored 29 points in an 85-65 win over the Mercury chicago sky to open the post-Olympic portion of the WNBA season. Brittney GrinerThe sophomore Olympian scored 23 points on 10 of 12 shots to go along with nine rebounds and six assists.
It was going to be a big night for Copper, as she was returning to Wintrust Arena for the first time since being traded to Phoenix after seven seasons in Chicago. Greeted with tribute videoHonoring a tenure that saw her win WNBA Finals MVP in 2021, and addressed by her requested title”MF Olympic Gold Medalist,
Copper had become Team USA’s hero less than a week before the game when she provided a crucial 12 points in the fourth quarter. 67–66 win over France in the gold medal gameThe performance not only gave the Americans their eighth consecutive women’s basketball gold medal, but it also tied Team USA with China for the gold medal lead at 40 medals. With a higher total medal count, The United States was at the top of the worldwide medal table,
So the Coppers already have plenty to celebrate, but there’s also plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. The Mercury posted a 13-12 record after the break, hoping they can replicate their 10-game winning streak after the Olympic break in 2021.
Had a good first step with another test on Thursday Indiana Fever It is scheduled for Friday.
Lynx bounce back with a win Mystic
meanwhile, Minnesota Lynx Two key members of Team USA were welcomed back: head coach Cheryl Reeve and all-star forward Nafeesa Collier,
Minnesota needed a fourth quarter lead to defeat the now 6–20 Washington Mystics, and won the final frame 21–10 to win 79–68. Collier scored a game-high 17 points and 12 rebounds.
With the win, the Lynx improved their record to a Western Conference-best 18-8, and will face the Mystics again on Saturday, this time on the road.
Liberty made Sparks’ job easier
in a world where Las Vegas Aces Still finding your feet, New York Liberty They can be considered favourites for the title. Their performance on Thursday did not harm that argument.
Liberty Destroyed Los Angeles Sparks 103-68, by 27 points Breanna StewartIt was their third win by more than 35 points this season. A new WNBA record,