During Tuesday night’s WNBA playoff game, Washington Mystics’ guard Natasha Cloud managed to grab the attention of the audience and also from the basketball legend LeBron James. Despite their loss, Cloud performed brilliantly, delivering a performance of a lifetime against the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
She made a substantial increase from her regular season average of 12.7 points per game, Cloud dominated the court with a stunning 33 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in just 42 minutes of gameplay. This impressive statistic was highlighted even more, considering her small four-point contribution during Game 1. It seemed as if Cloud pulled this magnificent display straight out of nowhere, leaving fans, including LeBron, in awe.
LeBron James praised Tasha on social media platform X, writing, “Tasha going crazy right now!!!!”
Tasha going crazy right now!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 20, 2023
The veteran player is well familiarized with high-stake games and grand performances, couldn’t resist expressing his enthusiasm as he witnessed Cloud destroying the Liberty’s defense.
Looking ahead to the WNBA Semifinals and more commentary from LeBron James
The attention now switches to the advancing teams as the Washington Mystics exit the playoffs, setting the stage for a series of thrilling semifinal matches.
The New York Liberty, motivated by their recent victory and the standout performances from players like Breanna Stewart, are now preparing to play the winner of the upcoming match between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx in a best-of-five series starting from September 24th.
Showed up in the biggest moment 🤩@breannastewart delivered a BIG TIME performance in Game 2, Round 1 #WNBAPlayoffs dropping 27 PTS, 9 REB, and 2 AST on the way to the semis
2023 #WNBAPlayoffs | @Google pic.twitter.com/wMwmR2jv5l
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 20, 2023
Joining them in the semis are the two tough teams who showed determination and skill throughout this season: the Las Vegas Aces and the Dallas Wings. Basketball fans can undoubtedly expect a series of close contested matchups.
As the WNBA playoffs progress to the next exciting phase, all eyes will be on these powerful teams. And who knows, LeBron James might once again come to social platforms with his enthusiastic commentary.
While the loss for the Mystics was disappointing, Natasha Cloud’s comeback promises a bright future, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of the sport that keeps fans coming back for more.