Napheesa Collier’s turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.
Napheesa Collier, known affectionately as Phee, won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year this season, was second in MVP voting and was lights-out in the first round of the playoffs against Phoenix.
Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece.
Christina McCollum is known for her crafting. The season ticket holder attends every Lynx game with a crochet hook in hand, but next year it may not be permitted.
Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semi-finals series.
The Minnesota Lynx are on the prowl. Ahead of game one of the WNBA semi-finals, two Lynx players and their coach were honored with end-of-season awards.
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