Napheesa Collier’s stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
3 months 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, New York or Seattle. Two days earlier, Clark broke the WNBA mark for assists in a single season, passing Alyssa Thomas’ record set last year when she had 316. Rookie impact Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson had another solid week, averaging 20 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists as Los Angeles lost all three of its games.

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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle
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2 months 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 …

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

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

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

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80
2 months 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, 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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
2 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
2 months, 3 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
2 months, 3 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead
2 months, 4 weeks 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
3 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 …

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx
3 months ago

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

LA Times  

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby drives to the basket during a 68-50 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sparks’ season finale Thursday. Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Sparks closed the WNBA season with a 68-51 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. In addition, Hamby passed Nneka Ogwumike as the Sparks’ …

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win
3 months ago

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts Los Angeles Sparks aiming to continue its six-game home winning streak. Minnesota scores 82.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer points than the 86.6 Los Angeles gives up. Los Angeles averages 78.6 points per game, 2.8 more than the 75.8 Minnesota gives up. LAST 10 …

Minnesota tops New York to keep alive hopes of getting top overall seed in WNBA playoffs
3 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Minnesota visits Atlanta after Howard’s 36-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota visits Atlanta after Howard’s 36-point game

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream College Park, Georgia; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Rhyne Howard scored 36 points in the Atlanta Dream’s 104-100 overtime loss to the Indiana Fever. Atlanta scores 77.3 points per game, 1.0 more point than the 76.3 Minnesota gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Tina Charles is scoring 15.0 points …

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71
3 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 …

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

China Daily  

Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd has her shot blocked by Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 18, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to …

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75. With 232 assists so far this season, Clark broke the previous WNBA rookie record of 224 by Ticha Penicheiro in …

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty
5 months, 3 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 …

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?
6 months ago

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings NEW YORK — Amid a stretch of nine games in 18 days, the Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a crushing blow. But beyond any stats — Brink averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22 minutes per game — Miller said the Sparks will have to go without the 22-year-old …

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

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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, 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 …

Indiana takes on Minnesota, aims to end 3-game skid
1 year, 4 months ago

Indiana takes on Minnesota, aims to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana heads into the matchup with Minnesota as losers of three straight games. Indiana is second in the WNBA with 9.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Aliyah Boston averaging 3.0 offensive boards. Collier is scoring 21.6 points per game and averaging 7.9 rebounds for the Lynx. LAST …

Napheesa Collier scores 29 points, Lynx beat the Sky 88-79
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

WNBA power rankings: What caused the Minnesota Lynx to rally?
1 year, 4 months ago

WNBA power rankings: What caused the Minnesota Lynx to rally?

New York Times  

At the start of the season, it didn’t seem like there would be much movement in the power rankings’ top two spots. Kayla McBride made 38 percent of her 3-pointers in the month of July after starting the season 33 percent from distance, including 8 of 14 in the Lynx’’s last two wins. Dorka Juhasz blocked DeWanna Bonner’s potential game-winning …

Mitchell scores 22 points, Boston and Smith have double-doubles as Fever beat Lynx 71-69
1 year, 6 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 …

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player
2 years, 5 months ago

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player

LA Times  

The WNBA’s third-best three-point shooter watched the league’s annual three-point contest on a TV in Las Vegas, more than 1,700 miles away from the All-Star festivities in Chicago. “She’s been this shooter,” said Sykes, who recalled a game when Brown dropped 31 points on Sykes’ Syracuse team as a freshman at Maryland. I’m happy that everybody else in the world …

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win

LA Times  

Nneka Ogwumike, shown in May, scored 21 points Friday night as the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 for the franchise’s 500th regular-season victory. Liz Cambage had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike also scored 21 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 on Friday night. Katie Lou Samuelson added 14 points, Lexie Brown scored 10 of …

WNBA: Lynx overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Dream for third time
3 years, 5 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, 6 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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