Lynx
September 16, 2020

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Phoenix (WNBA playoffs)

The Lynx got a good look at Phoenix's small-ball attack Aug. 30 when the Mercury beat them 83-79 to split the season series.
Lynx
September 16, 2020
The Lynx were 6-2 to start the season, then went 8-6 after center Sylvia Fowles went out because of aggravating a right calf injury.

With leader Fowles back, Lynx prepare for Mercury in playoffs

Center Sylvia Fowles will likely play Thursday against Phoenix after being out for a month. The Lynx and Mercury split two games during the regular season.
Lynx
September 15, 2020
Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield, left, moves around New York Liberty guard Layshia Clarendon during a game last month.

Dangerfield is Rookie of Year, Reeve top coach in media WNBA awards

The Associated Press announced it's WNBA awards Tuesday, and the Lynx were very well represented.
Lynx
September 15, 2020
Guard Rachel Banham (left, shown in a July game against Connecticut) helped the Lynx (14-8) secure the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs and the single

As playoffs begin, Lynx have three possible opponents after bye

The Lynx will play the highest seeded remaining team from the first round on Thursday in a winner-take-all game to advance to the WNBA semifinals.
Lynx
September 13, 2020
Rachel Banham, right, passes the ball past Indiana's Julie Allemand during the first half

Banham leads Lynx in regular-season finale, 98-86 over Indiana

Former Gophers star Rachel Banham made her first WNBA start since 2018 and promptly had a career game for the Lynx, scoring 29 points and dishing out 10 assists.
Lynx
September 12, 2020

WNBA playoff glance

The first round of single-elimination games begins Tuesday. The Lynx, the No. 4 seed, received a bye.
Lynx
September 12, 2020
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve says that if Sylvia Fowles can play, she'll be in the starting lineup for the WNBA playoffs.

Lynx will get playoff bye after Phoenix loses to Seattle

Regardless of what happens Saturday night vs. Indiana, the Lynx have already secured a first-round playoff bye and might get Sylvia Fowles back.
Lynx
September 12, 2020

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Indiana

The Lynx have lost three straight games in large part because of a defense that has allowed 98.7 points and allowed opponents to shoot 51.7% overall and 42.9% on threes in that stretch
Lynx
September 11, 2020
Las Vegas guard Kayla McBride goes up to shoot in front of Lynx guard Odyssey Sims

Poor second half sends Lynx to third loss in row, 4th place tie

Thursday night's loss dropped the Lynx into a tie for fourth – the last spot that gets a first-round playoff bye - with a game left in the regular season.
Lynx
September 11, 2020

WNBA playoff picture

The WNBA's 22-game regular season ends Sunday. The top seven teams in the league have clinched playoff spots, leaving one more position open.
Lynx
September 11, 2020

Lynx announce contract extension for Dantas

The Lynx on Thursday announced they have signed forward Damiris Dantas to a multiyear contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Lynx
September 10, 2020
Coach Cheryl Reeve remains dismayed by the Lynx's recent defense, with opponents getting to the rim far too easily

Lynx, needing to repair defensive woes, face tough Las Vegas

With just two games left in the regular season, playoff seeding is on the line Thursday night and the Lynx will get a big test.
Lynx
September 9, 2020

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Las Vegas

The Aces are one game behind league-­leading Seattle heading into Thursday's game.
Lynx
September 9, 2020
Odyssey Sims of the Lynx

Souhan: Lynx have right stuff to make a WNBA playoff run

One of the reasons the Lynx boast so many possible WNBA award candidates is their ability to hang around the top of the league without their departed stars and their currently injured star — center Sylvia Fowles.
Lynx
September 9, 2020
Lynx forward Damiris Dantas, right, tries to stop Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen during the second half

Lynx defense sputters again in loss that could be costly

The Lynx on Tuesday lost for the second game in a row, and is in danger of losing its spot in the top four of the WNBA.
Lynx
September 8, 2020
Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield (left) has won her coach's confidence while helping to win key games.

'Reminds me of Whalen': Lynx place big trust in rookie Dangerfield

Point guard Crystal Dangerfield, pushing to become the first player not drafted in the first round to be WNBA rookie of the year, has earned major praise from coach Cheryl Reeve.
Lynx
September 7, 2020

WNBA Rookie of the Year candidates

Here are four of the top rookies in the WNBA this season:
Lynx
September 7, 2020

Lynx-Washington game preview

Minnesota's three-game winning streak came to a halt Sunday against first-place Seattle in a one-sided game where the Lynx (13-6) struggled at both ends of the court.
Lynx
September 6, 2020
PALMETTO, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 4, 2020 at Feld Entertainme

Much improved Lynx ready for rematch with first-place Seattle

With the top four teams in the WNBA bunched tightly and just a week's worth of games left, the Lynx and Storm will play again Sunday. A lot has changed since their first meeting.
Lynx
September 5, 2020

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Seattle

Minnesota has the league's top offensive and net ratings (115.9 and plus-15) in the past three games, all wins.

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