Shahryar Fazal

Sep 10, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Shahryar Fazal

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. The two names solidify the epitome of what women’s college basketball is all about. And it all started at the American Airlines Center on April 2023, where the National Championship Game swung in favor of the Lady Tigers, courtesy of some well-executed game plans.

Sep 1, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Shahryar Fazal

The second game in the hectic Connecticut Sun schedule awaits the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday. After an impressive 96-85 road victory against the Mystics, they host the Storm back-to-back. However, the momentum heading into the contest isn’t ideal for the home team. A lot of it has to do with a scary incident transpiring on the court involving their veteran Alyssa Thomas. Last season’s MVP runner-up Thomas was all set to build on the opening quarter’s 20-14 lead.

Sep 1, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Shahryar Fazal

The LA Sparks are having a horrid season. Occupying the bottom position with 7 losses on the trot and losing Cameron Brink earlier has made their campaign a struggle from the word go. Nonetheless, there was a silver lining in their previous fixture against table toppers Liberty where Sparks’ other rookie Rickea Jackson stepped up. So much so, that the 4th overall pick left WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes in awe.

Sep 1, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Shahryar Fazal

On a 5-game losing streak at the moment, the Chicago Sky will be thanking the Aces for keeping their playoff chances alive. But, they would now want to take matters into their own hands to survive. However, the road ahead is not an easy one considering teams like Minnesota and Las Vegas itself waiting next in line. On top of that, things are bound to get more challenging for the Sky as they’ll probably enter these contests without their leading scorer Chennedy Carter.

Aug 31, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Shahryar Fazal

Despite all the adversity, The Las Vegas Aces make the playoffs. A gritty and hard-fought win against the Atlanta Dream on Friday evening ensures that their quest for a three-peat is still alive. While we can conduct a discussion on how their previous campaign is different from the current one, the thing that has remained constant is the dominance of their MVP contender A’ja Wilson. The 28-year-old for yet another year has been the cream of the crop of the franchise.