Courtney Williams scored nine of Minnesota's first 13 points Friday night vs. Chicago. She finished with 17 points and five assists in 22 minutes as the Lynx won 92-81.
Minnesota has been chasing a playoff spot for more than two weeks, only needing one point to lock up a spot — now it all comes down to the final game of the season.
The two franchises came into MLS together in 2017, but since then, Atlanta United has mostly dominated the rivalry. New coach Eric Ramsay is learning the history.
The Nuggets easily defeated the Wolves 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs last season and went on to the NBA title. This year's series features more "big-boy basketball." But why should the outcome be different?
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