Lynx-Sacramento game preview

Last update: July 2, 2009 - 12:07 AM

Lynx at a glance: Minnesota (7-3) has won three games in a row. Guard Candice Wiggins has scored 25, 22 and 23 points in those games. The Lynx beat Atlanta 91-85 Tuesday. Center Nicky Anosike had 17 points, 12 rebounds, seven steals and four assists against the Dream. The Lynx, who play their next three games at home, are averaging 85.3 points and is shooting 41.2 percent on three-pointers. That's second best in the WNBA in both those categories.

Monarchs at a glance: Sacramento (1-8) is on a six-game losing streak. One of those losses was to the Lynx 86-83 at home on June 16. Seimone Augustus had 30 points in that game. The Monarchs lead the league in rebounds (36.2) per game but are last, or 13th, in shooting percentage (38.5 percent) and are ninth in scoring at 72.3 points per game. Nicole Powell, a 6-2 forward, is Sacramento's top scorer, averaging 15 points. Nobody else averages in double figures.

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