The first WNBA All-Star Game in Minneapolis was a treat for the fans and a reward for the players — and possibly the other way around as well. The Lynx welcomed the league's best to downtown Minneapolis with an "orange carpet" walk that, even to players with multiple All-Star appearances, was an occasion worth capturing in a city that has embraced the league as well as its home team.
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