GAME 2 RECAP
Impact player
Lindsay Whalen, Lynx
She scored nine of her 14 points in the first quarter as the Lynx took a 28-10 lead.
By the numbers
4 The Lynx and Sparks have played seven finals games over the Past two seasons, and four of them have been one-possession affairs.
38.7 The Sparks’ shooting percentage.
6 Blocks by the Lynx, who got three from Rebekkah Brunson and two from Sylvia Fowles.
7 missed free throws for the Lynx (13-for-20)
KENT YOUNGBLOOD
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