Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead
3 months ago

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

Associated Press  

The Lynx defeated the Sun 90-81 in the best-of-five semifinal series, taking a 2-1 lead in the matchup. Napheesa Collier shone for the Lynx with 26 points, including three three-pointers, and Minnesota's defense proved to be a force, holding the Sun to just 73.6 points per game. The Lynx will look to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017 in Game 4 on Sunday in Connecticut.

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Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx were on the verge of securing their fifth WNBA title, but fell short against the New York Liberty in overtime. Napheesa Collier had a chance to win the WNBA Finals MVP award, but she fouled out of the game with seconds remaining in overtime. Despite the loss, the Lynx had a phenomenal season, finishing with a franchise-record …

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty with a final score of 82-80. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Lynx staged a comeback with two free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. Both teams had chances to win the game, but the Lynx's experience and …

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Trailing 73-69 with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Liberty scored eight straight points, including …

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

LA Times  

New York’s Breanna Stewart slips past Minnesota defenders for a layup during the first half in Game 2 on Sunday. With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again. Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the …

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
3 months ago

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals

LA Times  

From left, Minnesota Lynx’s Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday in New York. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one …

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
3 months ago

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

LA Times  

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 on Tuesday night and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the …

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast
3 months, 1 week ago

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Williams had 11 points in the third for half of her team’s output, helping tilt the …

Sun take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lynx
3 months, 1 week ago

Sun take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lynx

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Sun lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Connecticut Sun visit the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series. Minnesota ranks third in the WNBA averaging 9.5 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.0% from downtown. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 8-2, …

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal
3 months, 1 week ago

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series. After the Lynx were held without a basket for more than three minutes, Collier’s driving layup cut the Sun’s lead to 71-70 with …

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx will find scoring harder to come by against the Sun in the semifinals
3 months, 1 week ago

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx will find scoring harder to come by against the Sun in the semifinals

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After Napheesa Collier carried the Minnesota Lynx to victory with 38 points in their opener in the WNBA playoffs, coach Cheryl Reeve implored Collier’s teammates to bring even more intensity for the second game of the series. “I told the team before the game: ‘Look, Phee’s not going to get 38 tonight,’” Reeve said, reflecting later on the …

Napheesa Collier scores 38 as Lynx fend off Mercury 102-95 in playoff opener
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier scores 38 as Lynx fend off Mercury 102-95 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored a playoff career-high 38 points and the Minnesota Lynx blew a 23-point lead before rallying late to beat the Phoenix Mercury 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series. Kahleah Copper scored five points in a 10-2 run and her 3-pointer followed by two free throws by Brittney Griner gave seventh-seeded Phoenix its …

Napheesa Collier’s stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier’s stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA

Associated Press  

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx have been nearly unbeatable since the Olympic break. In the last four contests, including a huge win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, Minnesota hasn’t allowed a team to reach 80 points. Coming into the season, Minnesota wasn’t talked about much as one of the elite teams in the league like Las Vegas, …

Minnesota tops New York to keep alive hopes of getting top overall seed in WNBA playoffs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota tops New York to keep alive hopes of getting top overall seed in WNBA playoffs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Minnesota Lynx have had the best of the New York Liberty this year, winning two of the three regular season matchups and the Commissioner’s Cup final. On Sunday, the Lynx looked poised to win an easy one over New York before needing to hold off a furious fourth quarter rally led by Breanna Stewart to beat …

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Brionna Jones scores 20, Marina Mabrey adds 19 as Sun beat Mercury 88-69

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brionna Jones scored 20 points on 10 of 16 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, Marina Mabrey added 19 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-69 on Friday night. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points, Harris had 12 and Alyssa Thomas finished with 11 assists to go with seven points for the Sun. Phoenix has lost six …

Napheesa Collier stars as the Lynx beat the Sky 83-66 for their 5th straight victory
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier stars as the Lynx beat the Sky 83-66 for their 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 20 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 83-66 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Chennedy Carter scored 17 points for Chicago, which dropped into a tie with Washington for the final playoff spot after losing for the ninth time in 11 games. Collier opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer …

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun plays the Phoenix Mercury after Marina Mabrey scored 26 points in the Sun’s 86-66 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Connecticut ranks fourth in the WNBA scoring 38.5 points per game in the paint led by Brionna Jones averaging 9.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, averaging …

Jones leads Connecticut against Los Angeles after 21-point showing
4 months ago

Jones leads Connecticut against Los Angeles after 21-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun takes on the Los Angeles Sparks after Brionna Jones scored 21 points in the Sun’s 79-67 win against the Los Angeles Sparks. Los Angeles scores 78.6 points per game, 4.5 more points than the 74.1 Connecticut gives up. Connecticut averages 79.9 points per game, …

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71
4 months ago

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead five Minnesota players scoring in double figures and the Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 78-71 on Sunday to win for the 10th times in 11 games. Collier converted a three-point play with 2:37 to play that gave Minnesota the lead for good at 70-67 and, after a …

Washington plays Connecticut, aims for 4th straight victory
4 months, 1 week ago

Washington plays Connecticut, aims for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics Washington; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Mystics take on Connecticut Sun. Washington averages 9.4 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 6.3 per game Connecticut gives up. Connecticut averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 fewer made …

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team. Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Collier added 21 to help the Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. “What I’m proud of is we answered every …

Kayla McBride scores 19 and the Lynx beat the short-handed Wings 90-78
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kayla McBride scores 19 and the Lynx beat the short-handed Wings 90-78

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kayla McBride scored 19 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 17 off the bench and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 90-78 on Monday night. Minnesota pulled away early in the fourth quarter by making its first five shots to take a 76-65 lead after an 8-0 run. Napheesa Collier added 16 points, Alanna Smith had 12 points, …

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Dallas Wings after Napheesa Collier scored 30 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 81-76 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas has shot at a 43.8% rate from the field this season, 3.8 percentage points greater than the 40.0% shooting opponents of Minnesota have averaged. …

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx
7 months ago

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx

LA Times  

Lakers center Cameron Brink controls the ball in front of the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. “It was a really disappointing game tonight on both sides of the ball,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. “We really talked about how important the start was and to find ourselves in the hole right away just set the …

Pili, Collier power Lynx to 95-71 victory over Mercury
7 months, 1 week ago

Pili, Collier power Lynx to 95-71 victory over Mercury

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Alissa Pili scored 20 points, Napheesa Collier posted her fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx cruised to a 95-71 victory over Phoenix on Friday night, handing the Mercury their fourth straight defeat. Alanna Smith scored seven of her eight points in the first quarter to help the Lynx take …

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark overcomes injury, but Harris shines late to give Sun 88-84 win over winless Fever

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark showed her persistence Monday night. Tyasha Harris scored 13 of Connecticut’s final 18 points Monday night, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds left and the game tied, to give the Connecticut Sun an 88-84 victory over still winless Indiana. “We’ve played the top teams in the league and we were right there …

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
1 year, 3 months ago

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Associated Press  

Conn. — New York is one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series. She had 11 points in Game 2 and …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 4 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

Collier and McBride lead Lynx to a 90-81 win over Wings, tightening playoff race
1 year, 4 months ago

Collier and McBride lead Lynx to a 90-81 win over Wings, tightening playoff race

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Kayla McBride added 20 and the Minnesota Lynx picked up the 450th win in franchise history with a 90-81 victory over the Dallas Wings on Thursday night. Tiffany Mitchell added 11 points for the Lynx, who closed within a game of Dallas for the fourth playoff spot with six games remaining. Dallas …

Lynx hold off the Storm 78-70 behind Napheesa Collier’s double-double
1 year, 4 months ago

Lynx hold off the Storm 78-70 behind Napheesa Collier’s double-double

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Kayla McBride added 21 points and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Seattle Storm 78-70 on Friday night. Collier scored 17 points in the first half and McBride added 10 to help Minnesota build a 46-39 lead. Minnesota was called for a flagrant foul with 59.1 seconds remaining and Seattle …

Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 91-81 to snap a three-game skid
1 year, 4 months ago

Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 91-81 to snap a three-game skid

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Satou Sabally scored 28 points and had five steals, Arike Ogunbowale scored 23 points and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 91-81 on Saturday night to snap a three-game skid. SPARKS 85, DREAM 74 LOS ANGELES — Jordin Canada had 20 points and eight assists, Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points and Los Angeles beat Atlanta. Canada, …

Napheesa Collier scores 29 points, Lynx beat the Sky 88-79
1 year, 5 months ago

Napheesa Collier scores 29 points, Lynx beat the Sky 88-79

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Napheesa Collier scored 29 points, Jessica Shepard added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 88-79 on Tuesday night. Minnesota scored the opening seven points of the fourth quarter to take a 72-62 lead. Rachel Banham, who has not played since July 12 due to a broken right thumb, scored …

Minnesota visits Chicago after Mabrey’s 32-point performance
1 year, 5 months ago

Minnesota visits Chicago after Mabrey’s 32-point performance

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sky -3.5; over/under is 164.5 BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Marina Mabrey scored 32 points in the Chicago Sky’s 104-96 win against the Dallas Wings. Chicago ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 24.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Courtney Williams averaging …

Minnesota visits Chicago following Mabrey’s 32-point game
1 year, 5 months ago

Minnesota visits Chicago following Mabrey’s 32-point game

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Marina Mabrey scored 32 points in the Chicago Sky’s 104-96 victory against the Dallas Wings. Minnesota is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 36.2 points per game in the paint led by Napheesa Collier averaging 11.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 4-6, averaging …

Liberty win 3rd straight with 77-66 victory over Lynx
1 year, 5 months ago

Liberty win 3rd straight with 77-66 victory over Lynx

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Sabrina Ionescu scored 18 points on six 3-pointers, Breanna Stewart added 17 points and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-66 on Friday night. SKY 104, WINGS 89 ARLINGTON, Texas — Kahleah Copper and Courtney Williams each scored 25 points, Alanna Smith added 20 and the Sky beat the Wings to spoil Natasha Howard’s first career …

Mitchell scores 22 points, Boston and Smith have double-doubles as Fever beat Lynx 71-69
1 year, 7 months ago

Mitchell scores 22 points, Boston and Smith have double-doubles as Fever beat Lynx 71-69

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 22 points, Aliyah Boston and NaLyssa Smith had double-doubles, and the Indiana Fever rallied in the fourth quarter to edge the Minnesota Lynx 71-69 on Friday night. Mitchell made 9 of 16 from the field and added three 3-pointers, Smith had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Boston added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Dearica …

WNBA: Sun topples Fever behind Brionna Jones’ 34 points
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Sun topples Fever behind Brionna Jones’ 34 points

The Hindu  

Brionna Jones scored a career-high 34 points on Thursday night as the Connecticut Sun won its fourth straight game, easing past the Indiana Fever 86-80 in Indianapolis. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points for Indiana and Tiffany Mitchell added 18,but their efforts weren't enough to keep the Fever from dropping its 12th straight game and falling to a league-worst 1-16. READ: …

WNBA: Lynx overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Dream for third time
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Lynx overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Dream for third time

The Hindu  

Sylvia Fowles had 26 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks, Damiris Dantas added 23 points and the Minnesota Lynx overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 on Wednesday night. Fowles made two free throws with 3:13 remaining to give the Lynx an 83-81 lead — its first since 13-12. Napheesa Collier added 12 points to help …

WNBA: Fowles, Clarendon help Lynx rally, beat Sun 79-74 in OT
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Fowles, Clarendon help Lynx rally, beat Sun 79-74 in OT

The Hindu  

Sylvia Fowles had 24 points, nine rebounds and three blocks and Layshia Clarendon had 12 points in her debut with Minnesota as the Lynx rallied to beat Connecticut Sun 79-74 in overtime on Sunday night. Kayla McBride missed a 3-point shot but Fowles grabbed the offensive rebound and kicked it out to McBride who missed another 3 but Crystal Dangerfield …

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