{"id":102491,"date":"2024-03-08T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swishappeal.com\/2024\/3\/8\/24093266\/fiba-wnbl-perth-lynx-southside-flyers-grand-final-lauren-jackson-aari-mcdonald-amy-atwell-russell"},"modified":"2024-03-08T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:00:00","slug":"wnbl-grand-final-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/08\/wnbl-grand-final-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBL Grand Final preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<figure>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WNBL Semi Final 1 - Game 3: Southside Flyers v Melbourne Boomers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/l_qBv09Pc2Q9CET0EOtBcBThQuc=\/0x0:3314x2209\/1310x873\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/73191187\/2062975387.0.jpg\" \/><figcaption>Nyadiew Puoch, Rebecca Cole, Lauren Jackson and Jasmine Dickey of the Southside Flyers celebrate advancing to the WNBL Grand Final. | Photo by Daniel Pockett\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lauren Jackson dominated for the Flyers and Aari McDonald helped the Lynx upset the Fire, leading to a Lynx-Flyers Grand Final. <\/p>\n<p id=\"xVOXyv\">A champion will soon be crowned in the WNBL, and it won\u2019t be the team with the best record in the league. <\/p>\n<p id=\"UZMiqZ\">That\u2019s because the Townsville Fire\u2014the most dominant team all season long\u2014fell to the Perth Lynx in back-to-back games in the Semi-Finals. At the same time, the Southside Flyers defeated the Melbourne Boomers in Game 3 thanks to an incredible game by Lauren Jackson, and so the Flyers will face the Lynx in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"YY5g4v\"><strong>Perth Lynx upset Townsville Fire to advance <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"HppRTQ\">The Townsville Fire (14-7) was the heavy favorite in their Semi-Final matchup against the Perth Lynx (11-10). But, largely thanks to the play of Aari McDonald and Amy Atwell, the Lynx won two close games against the Fire\u2014a one-point Game 1 and a six-point Game 6. McDonald, who was named to the WNBL Second Team last month, scored on a go-ahead layup to give the Lynx a lead with a minute to go in Game 1 to cap off a 26-point and nine-assist performance. Atwell, also named to the WNBL Second Team, added 24 points. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"e-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WNBL Semi Final 2 - Game 2: Perth Lynx v Townsville Fire\" data-mask-text=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/WMuFqyV_QFkYfRtVcpFrUBGkKIM=\/400x0\/filters:no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25322755\/2056159869.jpg\"><br \/>\n      <cite>Photo by James Worsfold\/Getty Images<\/cite><figcaption>Aari McDonald celebrates with teammates after she and the Perth Lynx upset the favored Townsville Fire in the WNBL Semi Finals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"ksdnRI\">In Game 2, McDonald finished with 27 points and 11 assists, while Atwell added 27 on 7-for-11 shooting, and the Lynx once again came out on top. It was the duo\u2019s strong play that helped the lower-seeded Lynx sweep the defending champions. Sami Whitcomb, who had a great regular season, combined to shoot just 16-for-42 from the field in the two losses. <\/p>\n<p id=\"HX976D\">McDonald was on track to win MVP this season before suffering an injury and missing extended time. The Semi Finals indicated she\u2019s back to full health and ready to lead a dynamic Lynx team. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"PKZKlJ\"><strong>Southside Flyers win in three over Melbourne Boomers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"nwEmml\">The Flyers beat the Boomers in three games after squeaking out a four-point win in Game 1,  getting crushed in Game 2 and winning by 16 in the deciding Game 3. The story of the series was the dominant play of 42-year-old Lauren Jackson, who exploded for 38 points and 11 rebounds in Game 3 after back-to-back 20-plus point games to open the series. <\/p>\n<div id=\"XiZQdY\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lauren Jackson is not human! She delivered an offensive masterclass to lead the Southside Flyers past the Melbourne Boomers and into the 2024 WNBL Grand Final series! <\/p>\n<p>38 PTS | 15-22 FG | 3-6 3PT | 5-5 FT | 11 REB | 2 AST | 1 STL | 33 MIN<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AussieHoops?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AussieHoops<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WNBL24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WNBL24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lfXp41wwSt\">pic.twitter.com\/lfXp41wwSt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Pick and Roll     (@PickandRollAU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PickandRollAU\/status\/1765317449749270674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 2024<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"06QaS1\">Jackson, considered one of the greatest basketball players in Australian history, helped the Flyers overcome strong performances by MVP Jordin Canada and All WNBL Second Team member Naz Hillmon. Mercedes Russell, who had a great season and was named All WNBL First Team, had a tremendous showing in Game 3, scoring 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting and adding nine rebounds and four assists. Defensively, she was key to helping slow down the Boomers. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vpBJft\"><strong>Looking ahead to the Grand Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"wuz4wU\">Now, the No. 2 Flyers and No. 4 Lynx will face off in a best-of-three Grand Final, with Game 1 set to tip off on Sunday, Mar. 10 in Melbourne. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 14 and, if necessary, Game 3 will be played Sunday, Mar. 17. Live streams, as well as replays, of all three games will be available for free through the WNBA App. <\/p>\n<p id=\"IB0NcH\">The players to watch include the Lynx\u2019s Amy Atwell and Aari McDonald, and the Flyers\u2019 Mercedes Russell and Lauren Jackson. Jackson, who retired from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swishappeal.com\/\">WNBA<\/a> in 2013, has played on-and-off in the WNBL since 1999, and is one of the most decorated athletes in Australian history. Adding another Grand Final to her resume could be the cherry on top to a storied career. But, she and the Southside Flyers will have to get through the dynamic duo of Atwell and McDonald in order to secure the ultimate prize. <\/p>\n<p id=\"7egErt\">\n<p id=\"QJMs1C\">\n<p id=\"mXHN9B\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n<p>        Nyadiew Puoch, Rebecca Cole, Lauren Jackson and Jasmine Dickey of the Southside Flyers celebrate advancing to the WNBL Grand Final. | Photo by Daniel Pockett\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>  Lauren Jackson dominated for the Flyers and Aari 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