Lynx
October 2, 2017
Said coach Cheryl Reeve of defensive anchor Rebekkah Brunson, who had an 18-point, 13-rebound performance: "Her opponents know what they have to do to

When needed to deliver, Brunson answers Sparks' dare

Rebekkah Brunson's 18-point, 13-rebound performance in Game 4 outdid herself in the Lynx's two Finals losses by 10 points and eight rebounds. "This was it for us," she said.
Lynx
October 2, 2017

Sunday's Game 4 Lynx-Los Angeles game recap

A look back at Sunday's game.
Lynx
October 1, 2017
Minnesota Lynx players, including forward Maya Moore, walked back to the locker room following their 75-64 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks Friday night

Moore says Lynx are ready for WNBA finals Game 4 bounce-back

Lynx need to win to extent the series to a fifth game, in Minneapolis, on Wednesday
Lynx
September 30, 2017
Lynx players, including forward Maya Moore, walk back to the locker room following a 75-64 loss against the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 3 of the WNBA F

Lynx need to reignite offense to tie WNBA Finals series, or it's over

The Lynx's starting guards were held scoreless in the Game 3 loss. ""At this point it's about a player wanting to do a little extra, do some dirty work," coach Cheryl Reeve said of her team on the brink.
Lynx
September 30, 2017

Preview: Lynx at Sparks, Game 4 of WNBA Finals

Lynx
September 30, 2017
Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) passed the ball to guard Lindsay Whalen (13) as she fell to the floor while being defended by Los Angeles S

'Anemic' Lynx trail from beginning to end in Game 3 loss to L.A.

The Sparks ended Friday's game on a 17-7 run over the Lynx to win the game and take a 2-1 WNBA Finals series lead L.A. can win the championship at home on Sunday.
Lynx
September 30, 2017
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike looks toward the scoreboard after receiving treatment for a cut on the face during the second half against t

Lynx-Sparks Game 3 recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Lynx
September 29, 2017
Minnesota Lynx guard Renee Montgomery (21) loses the ball while defended by Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (1) in the fourth quarterduring Game

Postgame: Lynx offense stumbles in Game 3 loss

Minnesota must win in L.A. Sunday to force a Game 5 back in Minneapolis
Lynx
September 29, 2017
Lynx double up: Moore, Fowles earn All-WNBA first-team honors

Lynx double up: Moore, Fowles earn All-WNBA first-team honors

Maya Moore struggled early in the Lynx season, but turned it on late and made her way onto the All-WNBA team.
Lynx
September 29, 2017
Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) tried to block Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims's (1) shot as she blocked Los Angeles Sparks forward Nne

More often than not, Lynx-Sparks comes down to final possession

In seven Finals games since 2016, the Lynx and Sparks are separated by six points — 545 for the Lynx, 539 for Los Angeles. "It's talent," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said.
Lynx
September 29, 2017
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) and Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) celebrate after forcing a Washington Mystics timeout during the se

WNBA Finals: Game 3 preview, Lynx at Los Angeles

After two one-possession games, the series shifts to Staples Center.
Lynx
September 28, 2017
The Los Angeles Sparks emerged from the locker room after leaving the court for the National Anthem Tuesday night.

Sparks will likely continue to stay in locker room during National Anthem

Lakers forward Nneka Ogwumike said she was somewhat surprised by the boos the Sparks heard before Games 1 and 2
Lynx
September 27, 2017
Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) and Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (1) battled for a loose ball in the fourth quarter, but Whalen was

Souhan: Whalen helps orchestrate one more victory at the Barn

In what could have been her last game at Williams Arena, former Gophers' women's basketball player Lindsay Whalen scored 14 points and gave an all-out effort so many have come to expect over the years.
Lynx
September 27, 2017
Flipped script: Lynx grab big lead, hold off Sparks to win Game 2

Flipped script: Lynx grab big lead, hold off Sparks to win Game 2

The Lynx led by as many as 20 points, but needed two huge defensive plays in the final 13.4 seconds to tie the best-of-5 WNBA Finals at one game each.
Lynx
September 26, 2017

Lynx-Sparks Game 2 recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Lynx
September 26, 2017
Minnesota Lynx players reacted after center Sylvia Fowles (34) was fouled during a layup attempt in the second quarter.

Defense down the stretch allows Lynx to win Game 2

Up 20 in the second half, the Lynx needed a defensive stop late to even the best-of-five series at 1-1
Lynx
September 26, 2017
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve reacted as officials reviewed a foul and the lynx trained the Sparks during the first half.

Souhan: Bravo to Lynx coach Reeve

When the Lynx coach was asked soft questions about her team's gutty comeback in a Game 1 loss in the WNBA Finals, she didn't take the easy way out.
Lynx
September 26, 2017
While the scoreboard reflected a strong comeback, coach Cheryl Reeve didn't like the Lynx's mind-set from the start Sunday.

'That's what I call Loserville': Angry Reeve unimpressed with Lynx comeback

By the time coach Cheryl Reeve walked into Williams Arena on Monday, she had a lot to say about how her team opened Game 1 of the WNBA Finals by falling behind 28-2.
Lynx
September 26, 2017
Minnesota head coach Cherl Reeve argued an offensive foul in the second half.

'Yeah, she chewed us out.' Lynx hear from Reeve at intense film review

Describing her coach as "salty,'' Lynx center Sylvia Fowles said the players understood, and expected, what coach Cheryl Reeve had to say.
Lynx
September 26, 2017
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) high fives teammates guard Odyssey Sims, left, and center Candace Parker, right, in the first half of G

WNBA Finals Game 2 preview: Sparks at Lynx

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve didn't like the way Sunday's Game 1 started or finished. It started with a 28-2 Sparks run and ended on Chelsea Gray's game-winning jumper with 2 seconds left.

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