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Maya Moore named WNBA's Western Conference player of the week

This is the 18th time Moore has won this award. She scored 67 points in Minnesota's three victories last week.

June 25, 2018 at 5:08PM
Lynx forward Maya Moore was named Western Conference player of the week, the 18th time she's been so honored.
Lynx forward Maya Moore was named Western Conference player of the week, the 18th time she's been so honored. (Brian Wicker — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

What a difference a couple weeks make. Just over two weeks ago the Lynx were 3-6, the offense looked troubled and the defense troublesome.

Now, on the heels of a four-game winning streak – the Lynx are the WNBA's hottest team heading into tomorrow's game with second-place Seattle Tuesday – things are looking better.

The most recent example: Lynx forward Maya Moore was named Western Conference player of the week for games played from June 18 through yesterday.

In that time – the Lynx went 3-0 – Moore averaged 34.3 minutes, 22.3 points, 4.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds.

It is no coincidence the Lynx never trailed in any of those three games with Moore – who won this award for the 18th time in her career – playing at that level.

Moore had 21 points vs. Dallas, 23 points at Phoenix and 23 more at Las Vegas yesterday.

Atlanta's Angel McCoughtry was named Eastern Conference player of the week.

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