Moore, well-rested Lynx crush Phoenix in WNBA semifinal opener
The defending WNBA champions set a league playoffs record for points.
Scoggins: Confidence oozes from focused Lynx in playoff opener
Playing across town in their temporary home, Xcel Energy Center, the Lynx showed no signs of rust. No signs of nerves as defending champions. No signs of anything other than being locked in and focused on finishing a task.
Sparks thrash Sky in WNBA playoff semifinals
Candace Parker scored 30 points, Nneka Ogwumike scored 27, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Chicago Sky 95-75 in their semifinal series opener Wednesday night in Long Beach, Calif.
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WNBA playoff schedule
Here's the WNBA semifinals schedule:
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Gallery: Lynx 113, Phoenix 95
The Lynx beat Phoenix 113-95 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals at Xcel Energy Center.
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Moore scores 31 as Lynx open with 113-93 win over Mercury
Coach Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx were not leaving any doubt: nearly two weeks between games was beneficial for the defending WNBA champions.
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Wait is over as Lynx open WNBA semifinals against surging Phoenix
While the Lynx rested and practiced, the Mercury roared through road victories over Indiana and New York, starting the playoffs on a powerful note after a rocky regular season.
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Sparks forward Ogwumike wins WNBA MVP; Maya Moore third
Nneka Ogwumike shot her way to the WNBA Most Valuable Player Award for the first time.
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Lynx get a new home to open playoffs
Their first two games in the semifinals will be at the transformed X.
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Lynx-Phoenix series preview
The rivalry between the Lynx and Mercury has been built largely through their heated playoff battles, and this year marks the fourth in a row in which they have met in the WNBA semifinals.
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WNBA Chicago-Los Angeles playoff capsule
A look at the other semifinal series in the WNBA playoffs. The series are best-of-five format.
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Whalen flourishing after turning down overseas money
Lindsay Whalen hobbled through the regular season last year. She hobbled through the playoffs. She even hobbled through the Minnesota Lynx championship celebration.
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Lynx draw eighth-seeded Mercury in WNBA semifinal series
The Lynx, who posted the best record in the WNBA and earned a bye through two rounds, will open their playoff run and title defense Wednesday against the rival Phoenix Mercury, one of two teams to make the playoffs with a losing record.
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Mercury players meet with Phoenix police; will keep kneeling
Mistie Bass, Kelsey Bone and their Mercury teammates met with Phoenix police a few weeks ago after practice.
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Lynx center Fowles doesn't let criticism from Reeve get to her
Under the prodding of head Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, Sylvia Fowles won the league's top defensive player award again.
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WNBA playoffs schedule
The WNBA's new playoff format has the Lynx on the sidelines through the first two rounds. They won't play until Wednesday.
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Catchings' career ends and Fever kneel in anthem protest
The new WNBA playoff format began with a protest and ended with Phoenix and Atlanta advancing.It also produced the final game of Tamika Catchings' illustrious…
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Moore named to all-WNBA first team; Fowles is top defensive player
While the two Lynx players received top honors, coach Cheryl Reeve was beaten out for Coach of the Year by Brian Agler of Los Angeles.
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Nneka Ogwumike wins AP WNBA Player of the Year award
Nneka Ogwumike put up career numbers this season for Los Angeles and was arguably the most consistent impact player in the league.
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Lynx finish regular season with victory and record
Their postseason opener isn't until Sept. 28, but they will keep busy until then.
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WNBA playoff schedule
The first two rounds of the WNBA playoffs are single-elimination games.
