First round, best-of-three series
Tonight: 8 p.m. Friday at Target Center, NBA-TV, 106.1-FM
Sunday: 4 p.m., at San Antonio, ESPN2, 106.1-FM
Tuesday: at Target Center, if necessary, TBA
Three keys to the series
The Lynx are 4-0 this season against the Silver Stars, winning the first two games on buzzer-beaters and the last two by 10 and 11 points. Here's what to watch in their fifth tussle:
The rebounding battle: The Lynx led the league in rebounding, averaging 6.4 more rebounds per game than their opponents. San Antonio was minus-5.7, worst in the league.
Augustus on Hammon: Seimone Augustus has given Becky Hammon headaches lately, holding her to zero and nine points the past two times their teams have met. Hammon was 1-for-20 in those games.
Fast-break points: The Lynx are the most dangerous when Lindsay Whalen has the ball in the open court and Maya Moore is sprinting on her wing.
Four players to watch
Rebekkah Brunson, Lynx: The 6-2 forward has averaged 12 rebounds per game against San Antonio.