Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take a dive deep into the highly anticipated Game 5 semifinals match-up between the Aces and Fever. Will A’ja Wilson bring her A-game? What adjustments will the Aces make? And how can the Fever pull off the ultimate upset? Then, the crew share their thoughts on the emotional end to the Lynx’s season – and the Mercury’s ascendance to the Finals. 

Next, following Cheryl Reeve’s suspension after the Mercury-Lynx Game 3 on Friday night, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk about the play in question between Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier – before getting into the intricacies behind freedom of movement in the WNBA and the implications of officiating decisions as teams continue to navigate the playoffs.

Finally, The Athletic’s Sports Betting Editor, Hannah Vanbiber joins Zena and Ben to discuss the basics of sports betting – from money lines to point spreads and totals – before entertaining some made-up WNBA prop bets.  

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References:

Indiana Fever stave off elimination, even WNBA semifinals against Las Vegas Aces by Sabreena Merchant 

How did the Indiana Fever avoid collapsing? A season-long bond keeps them fighting by Sabreena Merchant

Minnesota Lynx eliminated from WNBA playoffs, Phoenix Mercury reach finals by Ben Pickman 

Minnesota Lynx couldn’t get back to WNBA Finals. Next year’s quest might get even harder by Ben Pickman

WNBA fines Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve $15,000 after Game 3 ejection, suspension: Source by Sabreena Merchant 

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