Lynx
September 19, 2020

WNBA semifinals preview: Lynx vs. Seattle

Seattle is pursuing its fourth WNBA title, which would tie the Storm with the Lynx and Houston Comets for most in league history.
Lynx
September 19, 2020

Lynx vs. Seattle in 2020: a pair of blowouts

The Lynx went 0-2 against Seattle during the regular season.
Lynx
September 19, 2020
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve gestures to her team during the first half of a WNBA playoff basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Thursd

Challenge for Lynx vs. Seattle is daunting

The Storm is one of the WNBA's elite teams — a position the Lynx held for many years during their glory days of winning championships.
Lynx
September 18, 2020

Seattle Storm a force to deal with at both ends of the court

Here is where the Storm ranked among WNBA teams in some key areas
Lynx
September 18, 2020
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve gestures to her team during the first half of a WNBA playoff basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Thursd

Lynx assistants Brunson, Pierson leave WNBA bubble for rest of playoffs

Cheryl Reeve and Katie Smith will be the only two Lynx coaches left from here on out.
Lynx
September 18, 2020
The Minnesota Lynx celebrate their win over the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA playoff basketball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP

Souhan: 'I didn't want to go home' more than just words from Sims

Odyssey Sims gave birth to her son in April and planned not to play this season. She changed her mind, and changed the Lynx's prospects for success.
Lynx
September 18, 2020
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, background, blocks Minnesota Lynx guard Rachel Banham's vision during the first half of a WNBA playoff basketball

Lynx rally, then survive Phoenix final shot to move into WNBA semifinals

Crystal Dangerfield, named WNBA Rookie of the Year earlier Thursday, struggled through the first half before leading the Lynx with a big fourth quarter.
Lynx
September 18, 2020
Minnesota Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield (2) passes off in front of Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn (1) during the second half of a WNBA playoff bas

Dangerfield wins WNBA Rookie of the Year; Reeve is top coach

For the second consecutive season, a Lynx player won the WNBA's top rookie honor.
Lynx
September 18, 2020

Lynx survive one-game playoff with Phoenix, advance to WNBA semis

The Lynx held on to beat the Mercury 80-79 in Bradenton, Fla.
Lynx
September 17, 2020
Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield looked for a way to attack the Seattle defense in a 103-88 loss to the Storm on Sunday.

Seattle Storm sinks Lynx, just like last time

The team's defense against the Storm is called "embarrassing" by coach Cheryl Reeve.
Lynx
September 17, 2020

Fowles appears ready to return for the Lynx

The Lynx center, out the last 13 games, appears ready to return to the starting lineup when the Lynx play the Phoenix Mercury in a playoff game tonight
Lynx
September 17, 2020
Lynx guard Bridget Carleton moves the ball around Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins on Sept. 8

Chemistry, in adversity, makes playoff -bound Lynx special

Despite all the injuries, the Lynx persevered to the WNBA regular-season finish line and won six times after trailing by 10 or more.
Lynx
September 17, 2020
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons after he was released from prison in Missouri on June 30.

Maya Moore marries man whose conviction she helped overturn

Moore made the announcement when she appeared on ABC-TV's Good Morning America show Wednesday morning with her husband, Jonathan Irons.
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.

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