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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

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 …

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2 months 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 …

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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 …

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2 months ago

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

Associated Press

The New York Liberty are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 deficit in their best-of-five series against the Minnesota Lynx. Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-winning 28-footer in the final seconds, giving New York a 2-1 lead in the series. The Liberty will attempt to force a decisive Game 5 in New York on Sunday.

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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, 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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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’ …

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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, 4 weeks ago

Who is Maya Moore? The WNBA star who helped release her husband Jonathan Irons from jail and Caitlin Clark paid tribute to

Daily Mail

Maya Moore was immortalized in Minnesota Lynx legend Saturday night as the franchise retired her jersey. Maya Moore, born in Jefferson City, Missouri in 1989, is a WNBA and Minnesota Lynx legend, who had her jersey retired by the franchise Saturday night. Already inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Moore enjoyed a glittering career Who is Maya Moore's …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dearica Hamby scores her 3,000th point, but struggling Sparks fall to Minnesota Lynx

LA Times

Sparks foward Azurá Stevens returned to the starting lineup Tuesday following arm surgery. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve forced Miller to call two timeouts in the first quarter, which closed with the Sparks trailing 29-16 after three-pointers from Alissa Pili and Cecilia Zandalasin on back-to-back Minnesota possessions. “I got to start with the toughness and the physicality from the start of …

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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 …

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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

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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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sun acquire Tiffany Mitchell and second-round pick from Lynx for Natisha Hiedeman

Associated Press

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun acquired Tiffany Mitchell and the 19th pick in the WNBA draft from the Minnesota Lynx for guard Natisha Hiedeman on Wednesday. “It’s never easy to part ways with someone that has been a part of your organization for as long as Natisha,” Sun general manager Darius Taylor said. “I was in Indiana when we …

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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 …

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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

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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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 …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Minnesota retires jersey of rebounding ace Sylvia Fowles, helped Lynx win 2 WNBA titles

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles has always deflected praise to others. The Minnesota Lynx great couldn’t escape the spotlight as the team retired her jersey Sunday night. The jersey retirement ceremony capped off a reunion weekend for the Lynx, who honored the 25 greatest players in franchise history, including Fowles, Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus and Rebekkah Brunson. “To see …

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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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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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

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

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

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

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

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

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

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

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

Who is Maya Moore? The WNBA star who helped release her husband Jonathan Irons from jail and Caitlin Clark paid tribute to

Dearica Hamby scores her 3,000th point, but struggling Sparks fall to Minnesota Lynx

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

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

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

Sun acquire Tiffany Mitchell and second-round pick from Lynx for Natisha Hiedeman

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

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

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

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

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

Minnesota retires jersey of rebounding ace Sylvia Fowles, helped Lynx win 2 WNBA titles

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