00:00Rae Burrell off a 24-point performance, a career high, and the aforementioned holler.
00:06Tip to final, we're off and running.
00:10Still scoreless in the first 30 seconds.
00:12Crossover dribble, Mabry three-pointer.
00:14Yes, Chef!
00:15Cook it early.
00:16Yes, Chef!
00:19Here's Burrell, scans the floor, heads to the right side, drives it in, scoops it home.
00:24I love the patience there by Rae Burrell.
00:27That would secure our playoff field.
00:28Seating still to be determined.
00:31Poked away by Skyler Diggins.
00:33Dashes the other way.
00:35Swatted by Howard.
00:36Mabry, though, is there.
00:39Ball pressure at half court.
00:41Diggins, the snag, ahead to Mabry.
00:44Outstanding defense by Luna Owls.
00:46She's working on just being a high-volume shooter, but also refining her decision-making
00:51and being the best possible shape she can be.
00:53And now it's your point.
00:54Had eight assists last game, so cannon 68-57.
00:58On January 19th, Mabry went off that game.
01:0131 points, six three-pointers.
01:04Burrell tees one up.
01:05Cash!
01:06Brittany Griner earlier than normal to change the look to see if Brittany can take up some space.
01:13Send two, lead one.
01:15Edwards, the sneak attack.
01:17He has to stay active with Griner out there on the floor and take advantage of that dig as well.
01:21First non-Mabry points for Lunar Owls.
01:24BG, the flick of the wrist.
01:27They are being very determined and intentional.
01:30Thank you for getting BG that ball down low.
01:32Walk-up three-pointer.
01:34Burrell rattles it in.
01:36Eight points in the first.
01:38It's been moved by Diggins.
01:40Carves out room.
01:41Edwards is open.
01:42Like, over the ball.
01:43Burrell went down in the process.
01:46Means something for a playoff berth.
01:48Final wins.
01:49They're in.
01:50Shot clock to two.
01:51Double team comes.
01:52Griner rises and scores.
01:55His third and unrivaled in three-point percentage was a walking bucket the other night.
01:59Uses the pick.
02:00And drills it.
02:01Okay, easily.
02:02That's what Spoon told us.
02:04The way she's negotiating off screens.
02:06Super effective.
02:08Three seconds on the shot clock and Wheeler the steal.
02:12Fast break points.
02:13I think either way, Allie, and I think it's a good point.
02:16Some players handle that type of information better.
02:19Either way, you've got to play one game at a time as Marina Mabry steps up.
02:23We were talking to T. Spoon.
02:24She believes she has players that are big game players that want the pressure.
02:27So she said it's that simple.
02:29Win and you're in.
02:30No days left.
02:31This is your only day.
02:32Go get it done.
02:33$50,000.
02:37A bag.
02:39Griner.
02:40Off one foot.
02:41Off the heel and in.
02:43Love the little spin move.
02:45Slow-mo.
02:45Follow-through.
02:47Only one quarter in.
02:49This feels like a chess match.
02:50Mabry tees one up.
02:51A rattling three-pointer.
02:53Naz Hillman of Laces.
02:54They are playoff bound.
02:56One game remains for Laces on Friday night.
02:58Watch these two clubs right here.
03:00Vinyl, Lunar Owls.
03:01Posey club.
03:03Studying.
03:03How do you, mindset-wise, when you watch these two clubs, what's got into it?
03:07You were a part of the playoff-like atmosphere last night.
03:09Yes, I was.
03:10It was a very intense game.
03:11But just really checking in and seeing how teams are playing.
03:14Like the offensive player.
03:16Studies the tendencies and the concepts of that.
03:19And I think that goes, you know, as part of how she's able to create so much on the offensive
03:23end.
03:23To match up with smaller guards as well.
03:27Allen at six foot two.
03:28Loose ball.
03:29Track down by Wheeler.
03:31Leaves it for Howard.
03:33The trailer.
03:33Lob pass to Hamby.
03:35Nice look by Howard to set up an easy lane.
03:39For Lunar Owls.
03:40Win where the season ends on Friday in the regular season.
03:44Turnover vinyl.
03:45Mabry push pass.
03:46Edwards the finish.
03:47Love that for the bigs.
03:48And Naz, I would say the same for you.
03:49You aren't backing down with any challenges.
03:51Seriously?
03:51Absolutely not.
03:54Once again, fed on the puck.
03:56She said she got a steal.
03:57She made a three-pointer.
03:59So that's when she knew she could roll with the boys.
04:01And Brendan, I know you spoke with her parents too when you guys had her running in the parking lot.
04:05But I'm not sure they gave you any.
04:06Didn't get that far.
04:07But yes, Ray, you know, dealt with some injuries, of course, early in her pro career and in Tennessee.
04:12But it's been so awesome to watch her blossom.
04:14It's crazy how fast this has gone by, like you said.
04:16I feel like we just started.
04:18But being able to adapt and grow at that level and at that pace is...
04:22I mean, what pros do, right?
04:24That's 10 first half points.
04:27Burrell shoots the other way.
04:29Numbers Lunarales.
04:30Lead pass, Mamrie.
04:31One dribble.
04:32Edwards for two.
04:34Finding ways.
04:35DG, excellent job down the block.
04:39Edwards low stance at the hip of Griner.
04:41Burrell swirls home.
04:43A third three-pointer.
04:44But what I like with DG's doing is reading.
04:47If they double, she's passing it out.
04:48She's not just forcing shots, but she's really putting a lot of pressure on the house.
04:53Just the Skylar Diggins.
04:55Bannon was in one spot, but as she moved, they were unfortunate on that one.
04:59Burrell contested.
05:00Jay Swish.
05:02Falls down.
05:04No travel.
05:06Wheeler on the move.
05:07Numbers.
05:08Howard set the feet.
05:09And knock it down.
05:11Very intense.
05:12He wants things done a certain way, and he wants the execution of it.
05:15And we can do nothing but respect it and do it, actually.
05:18See if they can get it done.
05:19Take it to the rim run.
05:20We have to be more difficult on DG.
05:23Mix up our coverages and on offense.
05:24Keep the ball moving and off the bounce, too.
05:27Don't pick up our dribble and keep the pressure on them defensively.
05:31Howard missed last game.
05:33Had eight.
05:34Up to eight now with that three spin cycle.
05:37Banks it in.
05:38Five in a row for Ryan Howard.
05:40Third quarter, we know, I believe, is the most important quarter,
05:43and these players understand the urgency here.
05:45The final can finish the job.
05:47It clinches the final playoff spot here in season two.
05:51Diggins does not want it to end for Lunarales.
05:55Burrell, dribble drive.
05:57Lays it in.
05:58This lead can be fast.
06:00Diggins erupts the other way.
06:02Stopped by Vinyl.
06:03Now they can push with numbers.
06:05Burrell fake the pass and knock down the three.
06:09Understanding the urgency and how will the Owls respond.
06:12And they did it rapidly, Lisa.
06:14Just two minutes required to extend the lead.
06:16Edwards goes to work.
06:17Banks it home.
06:20Ready to push through the first round this year.
06:23Diggins in a low stance.
06:24Fights around the screen.
06:25Handby on the roll.
06:26All daylight ahead.
06:30Excellent pass.
06:31And this is where we talked about Ryan Howard being the facilitator for the Vinyl as well.
06:3711th assist for Vinyl.
06:39Knife's around the pick.
06:40Rise into a three.
06:41High bounce.
06:44And corralled by Edwards.
06:46Mabry.
06:47Half court three.
06:48From Samsung Galaxy.
06:51That is good.
06:53Diggins alongside.
06:54Diggins puts the head down.
06:56Wheeler.
06:56Puts a body on him.
06:59Diggins.
06:59With BG contesting.
07:01Lob pass.
07:02Thing of beauty.
07:03Final win.
07:04They're in.
07:06And Lunar Owls eliminated from playoff contention.
07:09One day to go in the regular season on Friday.
07:12Griner rips it away.
07:14Like a receiver.
07:15A one-handed snag.
07:16And puts it back up and in.
07:19Sidestep.
07:19Bounce it.
07:21Edwards.
07:21Fakes one way.
07:22Back to the left side.
07:23Finding it out.
07:24Offensive rebound.
07:25Edwards powers it up and in.
07:29Mabry and Edwards have 47 of Owl's 59 points.
07:33Shot clock to five.
07:35Howard's drilled two threes.
07:36Rack attack.
07:37Ryan Howard.
07:39Oh, it's definitely right time happening.
07:43Mabry short.
07:45Third quarter is over.
07:46Winning score is 70.
07:52Diggins contests the ball.
07:54Howard the fake.
07:55Drives the right alley.
07:56Flips it up and in.
07:58Ryan Howard up to 14 points.
08:00Ride time is definitely happening.
08:02But the transition for the vinyl.
08:06So it's vinyl ball.
08:09Within seven of the winning score.
08:1174 points.
08:13Wheeler stop and start.
08:15Dashes to the rim and scores.
08:17Ryan Howard on the move.
08:19Unable to lay it in.
08:21Mabry on the break.
08:22Leads it.
08:23Edwards lays it in.
08:25Trips over Howard who pursued the basketball.
08:29Both players are down.
08:36Howard's got a career high.
08:38Four blocks tonight.
08:39We're looking for more.
08:40And then Burrell is bottled up by Edwards.
08:44That's a foul though.
08:45This is one worth two.
08:4971-63.
08:50Lunar Owls need to make a run.
08:54Beat, beat, beat, beat, beat.
08:56Wall screen by Edwards.
08:58Mabry lets it fly.
08:59Knocks down a three.
09:01Her fifth of the night.
09:02Well, you need to make a comeback here.
09:04And slow them down.
09:06That's how you do it.
09:07Tough finish in traffic by Wheeler.
09:10Vinyl one point away from a trip to the postseason.
09:15Mabry, tough take on the other end as well.
09:20Big shot for Mabry right here down the stretch.
09:23Can they get a stop to slow down the Vinyl?
09:27Ryan Howard has a pair of game winners on the year.
09:30Into Burrell.
09:32Was 28 tonight.
09:33Burrell dips in and scores!
09:35Her first career 30-piece sends Vinyl to the postseason.
09:43Wow.
09:44Talk about just a change.
09:46What is that?
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