Win 5: Lose Our Draft Position!

The Comets defeated the Minnesota Lynx today, 79-67.

On the bright side, we scored our first 'road' win... and we're no longer in last place in the Western Conference, or in the entire league (Comets are 5-13, Lynx are 5-14... and Washington, in the Eastern Conference, is 6-12).

Most would say that we are now in a fierce competition for prime draft choices.

So... did we win or lose today?

It depends on which city we're playing in next year.

Houston Deluged by Storm

So much so that I didn't make it to the game. The bayou was out of its banks and streets were flooded. Granted, by game time, I probably could have made it, but I would have arrived at the half.

And it was way down hill from there, as the Comets were deluged by the Storm, 71-55.

I listened to the WNBA webcast, and drowned my sorrows from home.

Transactions: Comets Re-sign Erin Grant

In what seems like a rare event, today... on the 4th of July... the Houston Comets announce the signing (re-signing) of Erin Grant.

Grant, a Texas Tech graduate (receiving All-Big 12 First Team honors for two seasons), was originally drafted (39th overall) by Seattle in 2006. The Comets signed her on April 20, 2007 and after three games (51 minutes, 3 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds), waived her on May 23.

I'm a bit confused by the "trade" (for Tamara Moore), but I have no educated opinion. That just leaves one thing to say:

Welcome back, Erin!

UPDATE: The press release made it to the Houston Comets website.

Comets Defeat Storm, The 4-11... and Rumors

Last night's game against the Storm was fun to watch, because everyone played hard... to win. The Houston Comets are now 4-11, winning two consecutive and four of our last five.

Thompson, Maiga-Ba, Hodges and Lyttle were all in double figures, and we kept our turnovers to 14. On court, at least, it was a pretty darn good night for a Comets' fan!

Off the court, however, the rumors are flying. I won't repeat them, because they are worse than ever... and I'm just hoping that they're false. It would help to know the truth, though, so we could perhaps affect change.

Then There Was Nine. Then There Was Ten.

Nine: Storm 84, Comets 71.

Ten: Monarchs 75, Comets 63.

Writing this blog has lost its thrill... for the last couple of days, anyway. We'll see what developments next week brings.

Comets Win by 17!!!

And we advance to the Western Conference Finals!!!

Half-time Score: Comets 43 Storm 26

We are focused and playing tough! Keep it up Girls!

The Games Starts Now... Comets v. Storm

I've opted to stay home to watch the game. Long story for later. Tune in to NBA-TV NOW!

Storm Game Blows

The Comets blew tonight. We lost, 67 - 75 in the first game of the playoffs, to the Seattle Storm that blew through Houston tonight.

The price of the ticket blew. The cost of concessions blew. And the game started late, so I'll be late for work tomorrow...

And that blows, because I'll have to stay late! Grrrrrrrrrr...

MVP: Split Opinion

It's a tough call, but I think you all know how I'm leaning... but here's what the "experts" have to say:

NANCY LIEBERMAN, ESPN Analyst:
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston
She might be at the tail end of her career, but Swoopes definitely has not lost a step over the years. She has been very consistent this season, coming up big in so many big games. The Comets wouldn't be in the playoff hunt without her, especially since Tina Thompson missed half the season.

MECHELLE VOEPEL, Columnist:
Lauren Jackson, Seattle
It's a tough year to pick just one person as MVP, but Jackson is that one -- by an eyelash over Houston's Sheryl Swoopes. Jackson has been as productive as ever, no matter how much she has been keyed on by opponents' defenses. She carries a huge load on both ends every game.