Secret conversation between Christie Sides and Teresa Weatherspoon leaves fans with many questions
Fans believe the best WNBA game of the season might not be legitimate
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Fans have slammed the 88-87 spectacular contest between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever as a “fix” as the two coaches of each team were spotted having a long conversation at the conclusion of the WNBA game.
The electric contest saw Angel Reese beat Caitlin Clark after the ex-LSU Tigers ace produced an exceptional performance with 25 points and 16 rebounds as the Sky took their sixth win of the season after a devastatingly good final quarter.
Indiana Fever guard Angel Reese out of bounds with extreme defense
Heading into the fourth, the Fever held a 72-64 lead and seemed set to extend their winning run to five games but the home side at the Wintrust Arena had different ideas as they produced a 24-point quarter and an excellent defensive display to ensure they won by a slender margin of a single, solitary point.
Made better by strong performances from two rising stars in Reese and Clark (23 points, eight rebounds, nine assists), it has been heralded as one of the greatest WNBA games in recent times and will be hard pressed to be outperformed in 2024 too.
But fans can rarely enjoy the moment and it did not take X.com, formerly Twitter, to become ablaze with conspiracy when Christie Sides and Teresa Weatherspoon were spotted in a deep conversation after the buzzer, leaving some fans wondering if the outcome was predetermined…
One user wrote, “The fix is in? It wouldn’t surprise me. There’s definitely an agenda going on.”
A second added, “i’ve never had a single conspiracy theory in my life but SOMETHING is off here.”
A third said, “Was a fix?”
Of course, it’s far from an unusual occurrence for two coaches to pay respect after a high-quality and closely fought contest and this happens across all sports in the world, so there is likely nothing to look into really.
Who do the Sky play next?
After their latest win, Reese’s Sky will welcome the Las Vegas Aces, the defending champions, to the Wintrust Arena as they look to win their third game in a row and improve their seasonal record to 7-9. They will do battle on Thursday, June 27.
Who do the Fever play next?
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark will look to get back to winning ways against the Seattle Storm at the Climate Pledge Arena in Washington on the same date of Thursday, June 27.
Zaccharie Risacher Scouting Report: Potential Contenders Eyeing Young Frenchman Ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft
Zaccharie Risacher (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)
When everyone tuned into TV to watch the 2024 NBA Draft, it was common knowledge that Victor Wembanyama would be the first pick. But this year, things are different. While there is no doubt that the top pick will again be a Frenchman, there’s doubt about who it will actually be. Is it Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher? Sarr had been the projected top pick for a while before Risacher displaced him a few days ago.
In his shoes, Risacher stands at 6’9″ and a half with a wing span of 6’10” and half an inch. His weight of 193 lbs indicates a solid build with room for a further few pounds. Risacher has already secured a workout with the Hawks, the owner of the first pick this year. On the other hand, Sarr has rejected multiple workouts with the Atlanta side, which is a probable indication of who will be the top pick.
Risacher made his pro debut in 2021 with the French Pro A League team ASVEL. After spending two seasons with the Lyon-based side, Risacher moved to JL Bourg. With La Jeu, the small forward averaged 10.1 points per game coupled with 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists.
His offensive style involves bursts in the paint. Although he is seen mostly as a catch-and-shoot player, his 43.9% floor shooting and 35.2% 3-point shooting show promise as an offensive threat.
His robust coverage in defensive areas makes him a two-way asset, but aggression is a key part of his game that can be refined with experience and coaching.
