Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title
5 months, 1 week 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 30 wins and earning the No. 2 seed. The team's defense was dominant, with Collier leading the league in defensive player of the year. The Lynx will look to bounce back next season with a strong core of Collier, Stewart, and McBride.

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Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final

Associated Press  

MEDLEY, Fla. — Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 on Friday after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament. The winner’s check was the largest one-day prize in women’s basketball history, Unrivaled commissioner Micky Lawler said, a big payday that was among the goals of Collier and fellow WNBA …

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
5 months ago

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

CNN  

CNN — With confetti falling from the rafters, a boisterous Brooklyn crowd bellowing and the victorious New York Liberty celebrating, the curtain fell on the 2024 WNBA season. “It was this perfect storm of the league growing exponentially, and then you hit this season where the college game really gave the WNBA a boost,” veteran WNBA analyst LaChina Robinson told …

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle
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5 months, 1 week ago

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

The Hindu  

New York City wins their first WNBA championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time …

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship
5 months, 1 week ago

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship

NPR  

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship toggle caption Pamela Smith/AP The New York Liberty won its first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime. The Liberty won the series 3-2 against the Minnesota Lynx, and scored 67-62 in Sunday’s final game. “To be …

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating
5 months, 1 week ago

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu’s first shot hit the side of the backboard. Ionescu shot 1 for 19 from the floor on Sunday and Breanna Stewart wasn’t a whole lot better, but the New York Liberty got an MVP performance from Jonquel Jones to bail out her fellow two stars. Sparks Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals …

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years
5 months, 1 week ago

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years

CNN  

The New York Liberty clinched their first WNBA title with a thrilling 67-62 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the Finals. Nyara Sabally shone brightly for the Liberty, scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds and a key block in overtime. Despite facing controversy surrounding a controversial free throw call, the Liberty emerged victorious, marking a historic …

Liberty oust Lynx in overtime of Game 5 to capture first-ever WNBA championship
5 months, 1 week ago

Liberty oust Lynx in overtime of Game 5 to capture first-ever WNBA championship

New York Times  

NEW YORK — At long last, the New York Liberty are WNBA champions. Sunday’s Game 5 between the Liberty and Minnesota Lynx was far from New York’s most aesthetically pleasing game of the season, but style points aren’t awarded in winner-take-all affairs. Even then the offense didn’t flow, but Fiebich knocked down a 3-pointer on New York’s first possession and …

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York
5 months, 1 week ago

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York

Associated Press  

It's the first time in 5 years that the WNBA Finals will go to a Game 5. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will battle it out in the Big Apple on Sunday night, with the winner claiming the championship. Both teams have been battling for the entire series, with the game being incredibly close throughout. Minnesota has the …

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback
5 months, 1 week ago

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback

Associated Press  

Alanna Smith makes a big difference for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty. Despite falling hard on her back in Game 3, she plays 30 minutes and contributes 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Her perseverance pays off, and she helps Minnesota even the WNBA Finals by tying the game …

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals
5 months, 1 week ago

Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals

LA Times  

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams celebrates after an 82-80 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Friday night. Bridget Carleton made two free throws with two seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night. Kayla McBride scored …

Minnesota Lynx are recalling their storied past to avoid elimination, write a new future in the WNBA Finals
5 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Lynx are recalling their storied past to avoid elimination, write a new future in the WNBA Finals

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Before Wednesday night’s WNBA Finals Game 3, the Minnesota Lynx players were treated to a shiny surprise. Minnesota lost Game 3, allowing New York to pull ahead 2-1 in the best-of-five series, but the sight of Brunson’s bling made believers out of the Lynx. pic.twitter.com/WeqWK8nf35 — Minnesota Lynx October 17, 2024 Katie Smith isn’t technically a part of …

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 2 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 …

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

New York Times  

NEW YORK — There was no singular way for members of the New York Liberty to turn the page after their historic WNBA Finals Game 1 collapse to the Minnesota Lynx. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot described moving forward “as a process.” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was glad two days separated Game 1 and Game 2 so she had more time …

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

New York Times  

NEW YORK — For the briefest of moments, Breanna Stewart put her hands on her head. The game tying freethrow by Breanna Stewart that sends the game to overtime At the end of regulation the score is 84-84#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/O1Cg0MkbNi — WNBA October 11, 2024 Credit Collier, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, for stifling Stewart. “I …

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1

Associated Press  

Minnesota stunned New York Liberty 95-93 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Despite trailing 18 points in the first half, the Lynx rallied back and won the game on a late Napheesa Collier jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime. Minnesota's win marks a historic moment for the team, as they are the first team in WNBA playoff history …

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 4 weeks 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
5 months, 4 weeks 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
6 months 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 powers Lynx to WNBA semifinals with 42-point Game 2 win over Mercury
6 months ago

Napheesa Collier powers Lynx to WNBA semifinals with 42-point Game 2 win over Mercury

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The “MVP-MVP-MVP” chants for Napheesa Collier began around the 6:30 mark in the final quarter and rained down on the floor throughout the final minutes. Behind Collier’s 42 points, the Minnesota Lynx downed the Phoenix Mercury, 101-88, sending Minnesota back to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since the 2020 bubble season. “Phee just has the ability …

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead
6 months ago

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Lynx -8.5; over/under is 160.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Lynx lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Phoenix averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 …

Napheesa Collier scores 38 as Lynx fend off Mercury 102-95 in playoff opener
6 months 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Napheesa Collier stars as the Lynx beat the Sky 83-66 for their 5th straight victory
6 months, 2 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 …

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
6 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

New York Liberty’s chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
7 months ago

New York Liberty’s chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it’s paid off in a big way. We all are motivated to have team success and be better than we were last year.” Last season for New York, the Liberty’s first with Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot on the roster, ended in …

Collier leads Minnesota against Phoenix after 31-point showing
7 months ago

Collier leads Minnesota against Phoenix after 31-point showing

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx faces the Phoenix Mercury after Napheesa Collier scored 31 points in the Lynx’s 90-80 victory over the Indiana Fever. Phoenix averages 8.8 made 3-pointers per game, 2.2 more made shots than the 6.6 per game Minnesota gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 5-5, averaging 82.6 points, …

WNBA power rankings: New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx battle for top playoff seed
7 months ago

WNBA power rankings: New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx battle for top playoff seed

New York Times  

Read the latest WNBA Power Rankings Three-quarters of the way through the WNBA season, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Liberty are two games clear of Connecticut and own the tiebreaker, which means they’d have to lose three more games than the Sun over the final 10 to fall out of the top spot. In Wednesday’s win …

Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
7 months ago

Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Wednesday night. Minnesota scorched the two-time defending champions at home for the second time this season, winning its June game in Las Vegas 100-86. The Lynx shot 55.2% in the first win, 59.4% in …

Mystics take on the Lynx on 3-game skid
7 months, 1 week ago

Mystics take on the Lynx on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Washington Mystics Washington; Saturday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics aims to end its three-game skid when the Mystics take on Minnesota Lynx. Washington averages 78.9 points per game, 4.1 more points than the 74.8 Minnesota allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Ariel Atkins is scoring 15.7 points per game and averaging 3.7 rebounds for the Mystics. LAST 10 …

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

Lynx win Commissioner’s Cup over Liberty, establish themselves as WNBA Finals contender: 3 takeaways
9 months ago

Lynx win Commissioner’s Cup over Liberty, establish themselves as WNBA Finals contender: 3 takeaways

New York Times  

NEW YORK — With less than a second to play in the fourth quarter and the result of Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup final all but officially decided, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams began walking around the UBS Arena floor flashing the money sign. Her teammate, guard Kayla McBride, was at the free throw line about to put the final two points …

Kayla McBride scores 19 and the Lynx beat the short-handed Wings 90-78
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 1 week 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. …

Pili, Collier power Lynx to 95-71 victory over Mercury
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
1 year, 5 months ago

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones have New York back in the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Two of the Liberty’s big offseason acquisitions came up big for the Liberty to help them reach the championship round for the first time since 2002 with an 87-84 win over Connecticut on Sunday in …

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93
1 year, 6 months ago

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Breanna Stewart scored 40 points to set the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and the New York Liberty held off the Dallas Wings 94-93 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. New York moved within a game of first-place Las Vegas — with home games against Los Angeles and Washington remaining. New York forward Betnijah Laney nearly …

Lynx clinch spot in playoffs with 86-73 victory over Mercury
1 year, 6 months ago

Lynx clinch spot in playoffs with 86-73 victory over Mercury

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kayla McBride scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász added double-doubles and the Minnesota Lynx clinched a spot in the playoffs by handing Phoenix its eighth straight loss with an 86-73 victory over the Mercury on Sunday. Jefferson hit a shot and the Mercury made 5 of 6 free throws to close out the first quarter on …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Seattle puts road win streak on the line against Minnesota
1 year, 7 months ago

Seattle puts road win streak on the line against Minnesota

Associated Press  

Seattle Storm at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Storm face Minnesota. Jewell Loyd is scoring 24.1 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Storm. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 5-5, averaging 79.5 points, 33.8 rebounds, 19.0 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.2 blocks …

Lynx hold off the Storm 78-70 behind Napheesa Collier’s double-double
1 year, 7 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 …

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