Minnesota Lynx
Coverage of Minnesota's WNBA team
Liberty 80, Lynx 66: Stewart and Laney-Hamilton Stop Another Minnesota Comeback
Breanna Stewart set a finals record with seven steals while Betnijah Laney-Stewart tied her season-high with 20 points. They hold off the Minnesota Lynx late in the fourth quarter in a wire-to-wire victory.
Lynx 95, Liberty 93: Overtime Classic Ends in Improbable Fashion
Despite falling behind early and looking to come up short in Game 1, the Minnesota Lynx completed an improbable comeback while topping the New York Liberty in an instant classic to take a 1-0 series lead.
The Lynx Are Back: Minnesota Returns to WNBA Finals for First Time Since 2017, Faces New York For League Title
After topping the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals, the Minnesota Lynx are returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years and now shifts their focus to the top-seeded New York Liberty in the championship series.
Lynx 88, Sun 77: The Chase for Number Five is Still Alive
Clutch performances from Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams send the Minnesota Lynx to the WNBA Finals. They combined for 51 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, and 5 blocks.
Sun 92, Lynx 82: Connecticut Storms Back to Force Game 5
One win away from the WNBA Finals, the Minnesota Lynx weren’t able to finish the job in Game 4 on Sunday, falling to the Connecticut Sun to force a winner-take-all Game 5 on Tuesday with a trip to the championship series on the line.
Lynx 90, Sun 81: Minnesota’s Offense Dominates to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The Lynx shot 57% from the floor, scoring 90 points, including 48 in the paint. Napheesa Collier led the team with 26 points.
Lynx 77, Sun 70: Minnesota’s Suffocating Defense Shuts Down Connecticut to Knot Series
The Minnesota Lynx held the Connecticut Sun to just 36% shooting from the field to even up the the semi-finals.
Sun 73, Lynx 70: Connecticut Claims Back-and-Forth Battle to Steal Game 1
The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun opened a best-of-five semifinals series on Sunday at Target Center, with Connecticut coming away with the big Game 1 victory.
Report: Napheesa Collier to Win 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Award
Reports surface that Napheesa Collier will earn the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award to pair with her AP Defensive Player of the Year selection.
WNBA Playoff Preview: No. 2 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 3 Connecticut Sun
After sweeping the opening round, the second-seeded Minnesota Lynx begin a best-of-five battle against the third-seeded Connecticut Sun in the semifinal round and a trip to the WNBA Finals on the line.
Lynx 101, Mercury 88: Collier Ties Playoff Scoring Record as Minnesota Sweeps
Napheesa Collier scored 42 points, tying the WNBA single-game playoff scoring record as the Lynx advance past the Mercury.
Lynx 102, Mercury 95: Collier’s Career Night Lifts Minnesota to Game 1 Win
The No. 2 Minnesota Lynx held off the No. 7 Phoenix Mercury in the Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs on Sunday, jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series behind the play of their team MVP Napheesa Collier.
WNBA Playoff Preview: No. 2 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 7 Phoenix Mercury
The second-seeded Minnesota Lynx will begin their journey towards a WNBA title when they face the seventh-seeded Phoenix Mercury in the best-of-three opening round of the playoffs.
Sparks 68, Lynx 51: Offense Struggles in Regular Season Finale
Rookie Alissa Pili played a season-high 22 minutes, leading the Lynx with eight points
Lynx 78, Sun 76: An Absolute Thriller to Clinch Second Seed
The Minnesota Lynx took to the court in their final road game of the 2024 WNBA regular season on Tuesday in Connecticut, taking on the Sun in a down-to-the-wire game that had playoff seeding implications.
Lynx 88, Liberty 79: Minnesota Decisively Win a Potential Finals Preview
Bridget Carleton and Napheesa Collier combined for 37 points on 65% shooting, leading the way to another big win in New York as they continue to jostle for playoff seeding.
Lynx 83, Sky 66: Dominating Third-Quarter Lead the Lynx to Victory
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points as the Lynx clinch the best record in the Western Conference.
Lynx 76, Dream 64: McBride’s 12-Point 3rd Quarter Leads Minnesota to Victory
Kayla McBride had been quiet as of late, but erupted for 12 points in the third quarter which helped the Lynx secure their fourth win in a row.
Napheesa Collier Racks Up Another WNBA Honor
Napheesa Collier earns her third Western Conference Player of the Week honor, following her Player of the Month award.
Lynx 78, Mystics 71: Collier’s Strong Second Half Edges Minnesota Past Washington
The Mystics punched the Lynx in the mouth early, but the better team fought back to win their third straight behind 13 second-half points by Napheesa Collier.
Lynx 99, Fever 88: Overpowering Third Quarter Propel Minnesota to Victory
Napheesa Collier continued her All-WNBA campaign scoring 26 points, powering the Lynx to their 25th victory.
Lynx 79, Sky 74: Williams’ 22 Points Spoils Reese’s Historic Feat
Chicago rookie, Angel Reese, sets a new WNBA single-season rebounding record, but Minnesota earns the victory thanks to Courtney Williams’ shot-making.
Wings 94, Lynx 76: Decimated in Dallas
A lackadaisical Minnesota Lynx effort allows seven Dallas Wings players to score double-digit points, including 50 total points in the paint allowed.
Lynx 89, Mercury 76: Dominant Wire-to-Wire Win Moves Lynx Up to the Second Seed
Kayla McBride’s big third quarter coupled with the Lynx pestering defense helps seal their seventh win in a row.
Lynx 90, Fever 80: Lynx Extend Streak, Clinch Playoff Berth on Maya Moore Night
In the second night of a back-to-back, the Minnesota Lynx — one of the hottest teams in the WNBA — hosted the Indiana Fever in front of a sold out crowd while celebrating Lynx legend Maya Moore post-game.
Lynx 87, Aces 74: Napheesa Collier Should be the MVP
In a season full of remarkable statistical feats, Napheesa Collier snags a new career-high 18 rebounds to pair with a game-high 27 points. She leads the Minnesota Lynx to their second straight double-digit victory over the two-time defending champions.
Looking Back on the Greatness of Maya Moore
The Minnesota Lynx are retiring the No. 23 jersey of Lynx great Maya Moore on Aug. 24 at Target Center, making her the fifth player in franchise history to have her jersey retired. We look back on Moore’s eight-year career with the Lynx.
Lynx 98, Aces 87: Red-Hot Shooting Boosts Minnesota Over Las Vegas
Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams combine for 45 points as the Lynx power past the Aces.
Lynx Acquire Forward Myisha Hines-Allen from the Washington Mystics
The Minnesota Lynx add to their forward depth, making a deal to acquire Myisha Hines-Allen right before the trade deadline.
Lynx 99, Mystics 83: Collier Sizzles with 30 Points on 81% Shooting
Napheesa Collier was unstoppable with her second best scoring performance of the season. A total team effort by the Lynx in the second half crushes the Mystics.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead as the Lynx Season Resumes
After a month-long Olympic Break, the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA resume the 2024 regular season this week with roughly 15 games left before the postseason. We refresh you on what took place earlier in the season and what lies ahead for the Lynx.
Cheryl Reeve and Napheesa Collier Earn Gold, Alanna Smith Snags Bronze from Paris
A wild and entertaining final day to close the Olympics include medals for Cheryl Reeve, Napheesa Collier, and Alanna Smith.