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Post-Training – Nia Coffey and Aari McDonald
I asked about Nia and Aari about their defensive abilities when it comes to vision – what do they do to execute at a high level?
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 9, 2023
Nia: “A lot of watching and analyzing film, making sure I understand what out team defense is and what that could possibly look like for our opponent.…
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Pre-Game – Monique Billings
Wanted to make sure I posted this.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 12, 2023
I couldn’t make the pre-game availability vs. the Storm yesterday, but made sure to get my questions in.
For Monique Billings: What is one good thing you have seen out of this team that most people don’t know?
“We don’t quit.”#AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/Vg6SmljIzU
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Pre-Game – Monique Billings
I also made sure to get a question in for Naz Hillmon as well.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 12, 2023
For Naz: Your confidence is showing up more on the court. What’s made the difference?
“My teammates as well as the coaches.”#AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/IIWJbWyTW4
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New York Post Sports and SNY Interview
’Sabrina Ionescu has been lights out! She’s a force in every way imaginable!’@ItsMeghanLHall discusses the New York Liberty's dominant run post All-Star break and the push by the #atlantadream to make the #WNBA playoffs with @BrandonLondonTV #LIGHTITUPNYL pic.twitter.com/jv1nlWQNzK
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 11, 2023
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Pre-Game – Haley Jones
In the pre-game press conference, Haley Jones was talking about her transition from Stanford basketball player to playing in the #WNBA.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 12, 2023
“I did what was asked of me, but now I mainly focus on being a playmaker for others and executing schemes.”#AtlantaDream #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
Just finished post-game media.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
From Coach Wright: "Tale of two halves. Didn't come out with the same focus and intensity in the second half. Credit to L.A. for speeding us up and making us play chaotic."#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – Cheyenne Parker
Interesting nugget from Cheyenne Parker – she talked about her performance.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
Positives: Aggressive-minded
Negatives: Fatigued. Took short shots. Have to get stamina up.
CP had 17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST – but all came in first half. #AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
Couple of other things that Coach Wright talked about:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
➡️ Dream never got north-south, played around 3-PT line, but were not hitting shots
➡️ Double actions with pace were lacking – mentioned 3Q specifically#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Pre-Game vs Aces
Just finished pre-game presser with HC Tanisha Wright, Haley Jones, and Iliana Rupert.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
A theme mentioned:
➡️ Toughness
Dream have dropped last 2 games and blown double-digit leads in both. They understand what they must do to compete.#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Pre-Game vs Aces
Coach Wright honed in on several things:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
➡️ Don’t let defense dictate offense
➡️ Play together
➡️ Take advantage of what defense is giving#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Pre-Game – Haley Jones
I asked Haley Jones about what she learned during these last few games.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
Jones: “We need to have more of a sense of urgency. We have enough talent to compete at the highest level. (But) We cannot rely on that. We have to outwork teams.”#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Pre-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
I asked the same question of Coach Wright:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 13, 2023
Wright: “At times we lack toughness. We lack it when we need it the most. It’s easy to play with flare when you’re up, but it’s hard when teams start to make runs. We need the mental fortitude to make plays and sustain a run (of our…
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Post-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
There is a sense of calm within the Dream, but they know they have to be better.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
Coach Wright: “I felt like for 3 1/2 quarters we came out much better than the last few games. But, we have to have that type of fight moving forward”#atlantadream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – Nia Coffey
Nia Coffey was particularly reflective:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
“ I hope that we take some time to do self reflection about what we can do better individually and do better as a team….We have to be more intentional and more fired up.”#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – Allisha Gray
Speaking of Nia Coffey, she made some timely shots. I asked Allisha Gray to talk about her impact.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
“Nia’s all around game has been amazing…She’s one of the biggest assets for the team. She rarely makes mistakes…I wouldn’t be able to do a lot without her.”#AtlantaDream #WNBA
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Post-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
There is a sense of calm within the Dream, but they know they have to be better.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
Coach Wright: “I felt like for 3 1/2 quarters we came out much better than the last few games. But, we have to have that type of fight moving forward”#atlantadream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – Nia Coffey
Nia Coffey was particularly reflective:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
“ I hope that we take some time to do self reflection about what we can do better individually and do better as a team….We have to be more intentional and more fired up.”#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game – Allisha Gray
Speaking of Nia Coffey, she made some timely shots. I asked Allisha Gray to talk about her impact.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 14, 2023
“Nia’s all around game has been amazing…She’s one of the biggest assets for the team. She rarely makes mistakes…I wouldn’t be able to do a lot without her.”#AtlantaDream #WNBA
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Naz Hillmon
I asked Naz Hillmon about her communication as of late. She was up on Friday, talking/clapping, etc.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 27, 2023
“It’s a different set of eyes. Sometimes the game is moving so fast, you may not see what the bench does. I try to act as a sixth person on the floor.”#WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Post-Game: Allisha Gray
A positive: Allisha Gray was back. I know it made Rhyne Howard happy.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) August 27, 2023
I asked about that relationship.
Gray: “It’s the bond we have. I felt like I have done a better job of trying to find Rhyne in transition to set her up to make easy shots on the court.” #WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Pre-Game – HC Tanisha Wright
I asked HC Tanisha Wright: As a WNBA champion, is there any advice that you have shared with the team in recent days as we approach crunch time that you feel like could help?#AtlantaDream #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/kUt6P1eDIi
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 1, 2023
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HC Tanisha Wright
I asked Coach Wright about the toughness of Rhyne Howard and Naz Hillmon today. (They both keep chipping away – showing grit and toughness.) #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/zzHf5fftwa
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 2, 2023
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HC Tanisha Wright
I asked Coach Wright how do you account for a prolific player like Jewell Loyd tonight.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 6, 2023
Wright: “ It has to be a whole team job, but we’re not sleeping on Seattle. All of their players are capable when you’re playing as hard as they are playing.”#WNBA #WNBATwitter
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Haley Jones
I asked about this moment (see below) tonight and how it seems the team is responding to calls for better defense.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 8, 2023
Haley: “It’s just executing the defensive game plan. Taking pride in that/locking in. Everybody is so talented. You can’t just score to win.”
#WNBA #WNBATwitter https://t.co/KdvpWuqijz
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Post-Game – Rhyne Howard
I asked Rhyne Howard about her work tonight under their basket.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 9, 2023
It’s not her usual, but it worked so well. Her super powers were kicking in. (See tweet from 8/6)
Rhyne tonight ⤵️#WNBA #WNBATwitter https://t.co/fCef7JcreN pic.twitter.com/mOEgAI0L3j
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Pre-Game – AD Durr
In my opinion, the bench is the x-factor in the series against Dallas. It’s all hands on deck.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 16, 2023
I asked AD Durr what have they challenged themselves with as of late.
“Just be myself most importantly, but also do what Coach and my team needs me to do.”#WNBA #LEVELUPATLANTA
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Allisha Gray
One last one:
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 16, 2023
I asked Allisha Gray (@Graytness_15 ) what was it like to watch @howard_rhyne tonight.
“It was amazing. She’s a bucket….she did her thing tonight. I was really proud of her.”
–#WNBA #WNBATwitter #LEVELUPATLANTA
(📸: @AtlantaDream) pic.twitter.com/jZVv4Z1YEG
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Cheyenne Parker
After today’s practice, I asked Cheyenne Parker about how tough it is to guard the Wings’ Teaira McCowan. Her length and physicality were a problem.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 17, 2023
McCowan had 17 PTS and was 6/7 from the field with 14 REB on Friday.
CP: ⤵️#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/WRepW0EFpD
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