We take a look back at Kelly Mazzante�s 2005 season by the numbers.
| 1 | Kelly made the first start of her WNBA career on August 12 vs. the New York Liberty. In that game, she posted four points in a career-best 27 minutes.
�I feel great out there,� she said just days after making her first start. �I think my excitement really just comes down to having the opportunity to play.� |
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| 2 | In her second season, Kelly averaged 2.4 points for the Sting in 2005. |
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| 3 | Kelly connected on a clutch three-pointer to help the Sting seal a 56-49 win over the Detroit Shock on August 6.
�I know I can make shots like that and know I can contribute,� she said after the game. �In that situation at the end of the game, I'm going to come in and try to pull it. I appreciate the confidence that coach has in me to put me in that situation.� |
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| 4 | Kelly missed four games of the 2005 season on the Injured List with right knee tendinitis. |
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| 5 | Kelly grabbed a career-high five rebounds in the final game of the season on August 27 against Connecticut. |
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| 6 | Kelly averaged 6.0 points over the final four games of the season. During that stretch she shot .400 from the field and .385 from three-point range while also averaging 2.5 rebounds. |
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| 7 | Kelly dished out seven assists during the 2005 season including a career-high tying two assists in the Sting�s 82-73 double overtime win against the Detroit Shock on August 6.
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| 8 | Kelly tallied a season-high eight points in 13 minutes in Charlotte�s 78-66 win over the Liberty in New York. |
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| 9 | Kelly recorded nine steals during the season. On August 23, she posted a career-high two steals vs. Detroit. |
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| 10 | Kelly attempted 10 free throws connecting on eight of them to finish the season shooting .800 from the free throw line. |
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| 11 | In 11 games this season Kelly hit one or more three-pointers. She concluded the 2005 season shooting .304 from behind the arc.
�I'm a shooter� she said. �I always think the next one is going to go in.� |
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