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Double Dribble Ep. 3: Early WNBA Standings, Foul Trends, Wings Coaching Critique, and Fever Updates

Sylvia and Madeline recap a busy first full week of the WNBA (recorded May 17): no undefeated teams remain, the Aces lead at 4–1, and the Sun are last at 0–4. They discuss elevated foul calls leaguewide, with the Mystics seeing the biggest jump (about 10 more fouls per game, 28 per game). Focusing on the Wings’ close losses to the Dream and Lynx, they criticize Dallas’ defense, Alana Smith’s struggles while wearing a mask, and coach José Fernandez’s public comments about “selfishness,” plus his rotations and reliance on veterans despite Arike’s inefficient 6-point game. They cover the Fever at 2–2, Caitlin Clark’s revised 32-point, 10-assist double-double in an OT loss to the Mystics, Aaliyah Boston’s leg injury, and Indiana’s win over the Storm. They also note Aces vs Dream (85–84), a “This or That” segment, upcoming couch picks, and Sylvia’s retirement announcement.

00:00 Welcome and Week Setup

00:21 Standings and Foul Trends

02:11 Wings Close Losses

04:15 Coach Comments and Rotations

12:45 Lynx Game Officiating

13:38 Fever Recap and Aaliyah Injury

17:07 Storm Win Without Aaliyah

19:38 Aces vs Dream Thriller

23:56 This or That Segment

29:06 Draft Talk and Coach Debate

35:29 Couch Picks This Week

38:52 Swish List and Farewell