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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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5 months ago

Cheryl Reeve is enjoying and fueling the good vibes with the Lynx as the Olympic break arrives

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx top the list of Cheryl Reeve’s achievements over the longest continuous tenure by a head coach in league history, a loaded resume that added more heft when she was picked to lead the U.S. national team through the current Olympiad. When you get to be yourself, for everyone, that puts you …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Odyssey Sims scores 18 in her season debut, the Wings beat the Lynx to snap an 11-game losing streak

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday. Dallas trailed 45-30 with 3:22 left in the second quarter before scoring the next 15 points, spanning …

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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. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Rickea Jackson’s first double-double can’t save Sparks from loss to Minnesota

LA Times

Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, shown here shooting a free throw against Atlanta in May, finished with 19 points in the Sparks’ 81-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her first double-double of the season and the Minnesota Lynx …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Dallas takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Associated Press

Dallas Wings at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hits the road against Minnesota trying to prolong its three-game road winning streak. Dallas is second in the Western Conference with 20.1 assists per game led by Arike Ogunbowale averaging 4.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 5-5, averaging 80.1 points, 33.8 rebounds, 19.1 assists, 6.2 steals and 1.8 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA rookie watch: Is Diamond Miller making a ROY case with Lynx?

New York Times

In May, a few rookies stood out as they adjusted seamlessly to the pro game. Her numbers are up, averaging 6.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, and she’s shooting 33.3 percent from the field. She’s averaging 21.9 minutes, 4.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Nyara Sabally, New York Liberty Previous rank: 10 Sabally didn’t see any game action …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minnesota visits Atlanta after Howard’s 36-point game

Cheryl Reeve is enjoying and fueling the good vibes with the Lynx as the Olympic break arrives

Odyssey Sims scores 18 in her season debut, the Wings beat the Lynx to snap an 11-game losing streak

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game

Rickea Jackson’s first double-double can’t save Sparks from loss to Minnesota

Dallas takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Seattle puts road win streak on the line against Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota visits Chicago following Mabrey’s 32-point game

WNBA rookie watch: Is Diamond Miller making a ROY case with Lynx?

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

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

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