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Lynx head to Dallas seeking first road win

June 17, 2021 at 5:41AM
Minnesota Lynx's Crystal Dangerfield drives against Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper during the second half
(Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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7 p.m. at Dallas • BSN

Looking for first road win

Preview: The Lynx (4-6), who are 0-3 on the road this season, and the Wings (5-6) are meeting for the first time this season. The teams will play again in Dallas on Saturday. The Lynx allowed a season-high in points in a 105-89 loss at home to Chicago on Tuesday. Dallas is coming off an 85-78 loss at Las Vegas on Sunday. The loss ended a three-game winning streak for the Wings. This is just the fourth home game for the Wings, who are 1-2 at home.

Players to watch: Lynx F Napheesa Collier scored a season-high 27 points on Tuesday. She is averaging 17.6 points per game. F Cierra Burdick scored a career-high six points in eight minutes in her Lynx debut on Tuesday. Wings G Arike Ogunbowale, in her third season, is fourth in the league in scoring (20.9 points per game). G Marina Mabrey is averaging 16.9 points. F Satou Sabally is averaging 14.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Numbers: The Lynx have won the past three — and 15 of the past 16 — meetings between the two teams.

Injuries: For the Lynx, Natalie Achonwa (knee), Aerial Powers (thumb), Jessica Shepard (groin) and Rennia Davis (foot) are out.

JOEL RIPPEL

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