Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Seattle

July 22, 2016 at 4:22AM

7 p.m. vs. Seattle • FSN Plus, 106.1 FM

Preview: The final game for both teams before the WNBA takes a month-long break for the Olympics. ... The Lynx (20-4) have won five in a row after Wednesday's 83-65 victory over Atlanta. They clinched a playoff spot with the victory and moved within a half-game of L.A for the best record in the WNBA.

Players to watch: The last time these two teams played, Lynx reserve F Natasha Howard went 7-for-7 from the field and scored 16 points. ... F Maya Moore is coming off her lowest point total of the season with four points in the victory over Atlanta.

Injuries: A sore back kept Lynx F Janel McCarville on the bench Wednesday. She's expected to play.

JIM PAULSEN

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