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Sunday, August 26, 2007

If you were hoping for a repeat of the dramatic triple overtime game on Thursday night in Connecticut, you might be disappointed. But Fever fans are no doubt enjoying the performance of their team in a resounding 78-51 win over the Sun to force game three.

The Fever took control of the game early and never looked back. Once again, Anna DeForge was the top scorer in the game with 26 points. But as important as that was to the win, Graham Hayes points out how Tamika Catchings can impact a game. "One of the great things about this team all season is the tenacity that we have shown after losses," Catchings said. "This is a situation of your back is against the wall, and the only way you're able to stay afloat is to win."

With both teams facing elimination in the next game, it will be intersting to see how they both respond. The Sun's starters could not get anything done in Saturday's game and most did not play in the fourth quarter. But as Mike DiMauro points out, the Sun may have the Fever right where they want.

"It's the playoffs and you have to find a stroke and find a way to win," said Nykesha Sales. "I don't blame it on fatigue, I don't blame it on anything else. It's just not that time to do that. You won't get that out of me. But they just played a lot harder and a lot more aggressive."