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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, 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 …

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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

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

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 …

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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

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 …

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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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5 months, 4 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 …

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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, …

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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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6 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 …

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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 …

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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

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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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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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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

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

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

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

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

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game

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

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

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

Seattle puts road win streak on the line against Minnesota

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

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