In a crucial match, Marine Johannès allowed the Liberty to qualify for the playoffs, thanks to a huge performance. The highlight of the game? Certainly this shot of the French, on one leg, and which made a big buzz on social networks. And yet, Marine almost blames herself for having attempted such a shoot.
It was a game that absolutely must not be lost, and the Liberty players obviously got the message. Sabrina Ionescu in trouble? Not a problem since her teammates have taken over, with Marine Johannès at the top of the bill. With 18 points at 6/8 behind the arc (review everything here), the Frenchwoman once again proved that she was a part of the team for the future. The qualification for the playoffs is confirmed, which means that the season will continue.
Marine Johannès continues to shine with the Liberty!
As often in recent weeks, Johannès has done her job, and despite the fact that she must now come off the bench. It doesn’t seem to bother her, quite the contrary, since she continues to bring this little extra boost to this roster. She was able to prove it during a streak in the third quarter, with a three-point shot on one leg after a screen exit.
Famous French works of art: Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, and this shot from Marine Johannès. pic.twitter.com/1lPQ7LY3Ek
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However, we doubt very much that the action was supposed to take place like this. The Frenchwoman is not really marked, there is still a lot of time on the clock, but Marine is confident and knows that she is capable of sanctioning, even if the defender is right behind her. She took a risk in an important moment, and it clearly paid off.
Asked a little later about this action precisely, Johannès spoke and confirmed that it was a rather daring shot. If she had missed it, no doubt she would have slipped to the bench, as a sort of sanction. Luckily she was able to put it:
Marine Johannès on one-legged three: “It was not a good shot, to be honest, and it was early in the shot clock. I was thinking, if I miss, I’ll go on the bench and everyone will be mad at me.” (Q: @Koiki_Sport) #OwnTheCrown pic.twitter.com/1lPQ7LY3Ek
— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) August 14, 2022
Marine Johannès on this three-pointer on one leg: “It was not a good shot to be honest, because there was still a lot of time on the clock. I thought to myself, if I miss it, I’ll go to the bench and everyone will be mad at me. »
Maybe Marine Johannès is telling the truth, but she will never know 100%. Because on arrival, this brilliant three-pointer made a string, allowing Liberty to maintain a few points in advance, which made a big difference a little later for the end of this game. The franchise can clearly thank the Frenchwoman after this superb score.
