Lynx
September 17, 2021
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the basket while defended by Indiana guard Victoria Vivians on Sunday. The teams played again Friday.

Lynx defeat Indiana in third straight matchup, clinch first-round bye

For the third time in eight days, the Lynx did what was necessary to beat the last-place Indiana Fever. This time, it came with a bonus.
Lynx
September 17, 2021
The Lynx have two games left in the regular season. First up is Indiana on Friday.

Crunch time: Lynx look inward as regular season comes to a close

A four-day break gave the Lynx time for fine-tuning, with games at Indiana and Washington set to end the WNBA regular season.
Lynx
September 16, 2021
Kelsey Mitchell is the Fever’s leading scorer.

Lynx-Indiana game preview

The Lynx and Fever play Friday for the third time in eight days.
Lynx
September 14, 2021
Lynx point guard Layshia Clarendon, who is shooting a career-best 52% from the field this season, has missed the past six games because of a right fib

Clarendon returns to Lynx practice, could play Friday

Out two weeks because of a right fibula stress reaction, point guard Layshia Clarendon is hoping to return in Indianapolis.
Lynx
September 14, 2021
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve tapped Aerial Powers after the Lynx topped Indiana on Sunday. Reeve says she doesn’t mind scoreboard watching with playoff s

Lynx watch scoreboard with two games left, playoff seed at stake

Games at Indiana and Washington are all that are left during the regular season for the four-time champions, a top-four playoff seed gets them a bye.
Lynx
September 12, 2021
Minnesota Lynx Sylvia (34) shot over  Indiana Fever Teaira McCowan (15) during the first quarter at the Target Center Sunday in Minneapolis.

Dangerfield's big 4th quarter boosts Lynx past pesky last-place Indiana

Indiana held a two-point lead going into the fourth quarter, and the Lynx needed another run in the final minutes to win their final regular-season home game.
September 12, 2021

Crystal Dangerfield's big fourth quarter boosts Lynx past pesky last-place Indiana

Indiana held a two-point lead going into the fourth quarter, and the Lynx needed another run in the final minutes to win their final regular-season home game.
Lynx
September 11, 2021
Lynx guard Aerial Powers works past Seattle Storm forward Stephanie Talbot during a game on Aug. 24

Lynx guard Aerial Powers is hitting her stride at the right time

Powers has scored 20 points in three straight games as Minnesota enters the final three games of the WNBA season.
Lynx
September 11, 2021

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Indiana

Sunday evening, the Lynx and Fever face off in the second of three consecutive games against each other
Lynx
September 11, 2021
Lynx forward/guard Aerial Powers celebrate after a game earlier this season. Minnesota defeated Indiana on Friday night.

Powers returns, helps Lynx get back on track and beat Indiana 89-72

Aerial Powers, in her first start since returning from right thumb surgery, led the Lynx on Friday night with 20 points.
Lynx
September 10, 2021
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3). The Mercury have won 10 games in a row.

Up close: The WNBA playoff picture

The Lynx, with four games left, are 2½ games behind second-place Las Vegas. The two top teams when the regular-season ends get double byes into the WNBA semifinals.
Lynx
September 10, 2021
Coach Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx are battling to get a top-4 spot in the WNBA.

In heart of tight playoff race, Lynx look to get back on track for stretch run

Wednesday's loss in Las Vegas ended a five-game winning streak and narrowed the team's playoff possibilities with four regular-season games remaining.
Lynx
September 10, 2021
Mystics guard Shavonte Zellous (21) tried to pry the ball away from Lynx forward Napheesa Collier on Saturday at Target Center.

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Indiana

The Lynx signed forward Jillian Alleyne to a seven-day contract, bringing the 6-3 veteran back to the team she played five games with in 2019.
Lynx
September 9, 2021
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve shouts during the fourth quarter of the team's game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sept. 2.

Las Vegas shreds weak Lynx defense, ends five-game winning streak

The Aces broke open the game in the second quarter as the Lynx gave up more than 100 points for the second time this season and dropped to fifth in the standings.
Lynx
September 7, 2021
Rachel Banham of the Lynx shot over Dallas’ Allisha Gray on July 7 at Target Center.

Lynx looking to keep winning streak alive on the road in Las Vegas

Still without Layshia Clarendon, the Lynx have won 13 of 15 and are fighting to secure a top-two seed in the WNBA.
Lynx
September 7, 2021
Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces, scraping with Sylvia Fowles in a game this summer, has averaged 20.0 points over the last two games.

Gameday preview: Lynx at Las Vegas

Minnesota will be looking to complete a season sweep of the Aces in a game with playoff implications.
Lynx
September 6, 2021
Kayla McBride and the Lynx won their fifth straight game on Saturday night.

Souhan: Opportunity is there for Lynx going into WNBA's stretch run

Several of the league's best teams are surging as they push for the precious top two playoff seeds and the breaks they include.
Lynx
September 5, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles was one of 10 current players named on the WNBA’s 25th anniversary best players list.

Lynx well-represented on WNBA's 25th anniversary best-players list

Center Sylvia Fowles was one of 10 current players named on the league's 25th anniversary list. Other former Lynx players joining her are Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus and Katie Smith.
Lynx
September 4, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles shoots over Washington Mystics center Tina Charles in the first quarter Saturday.

Lynx defeat Washington for fifth straight victory

Aerial Powers gave Minnesota an "edge" as it finished its four-game homestand without a loss.
Lynx
September 3, 2021
Sparks guard Arella Guirantes tried to beat Lynx forward Napheesa Collier off the dribble on Thursday.

Defense fueling Lynx's winning streak as WNBA season winds down

The Lynx held Los Angeles to four points in the fourth quarter in extending their winning streak to four on Thursday.

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