Lynx Jinx Continues for Liberty
The Lynx extended their winning streak to six games and hold a seven-game lead for the No. 1 playoff seed, with Courtney Williams scoring a season-high 26 points.
- On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 86-80 at Target Center before 10,810 fans in a WNBA Finals rematch.
- The Lynx overcame the Liberty's rally despite missing Napheesa Collier, who sprained her ankle on August 2 and has been sidelined since.
- Courtney Williams led Minnesota with a season-high 26 points and five rebounds, shooting 10-of-18, while Jessica Shepard added a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double.
- Coach Cheryl Reeve said she was "super proud" of the team for winning gutsy games against strong opponents, and Williams stated, "We all gotta give a little bit more."
- The Lynx improved their record to 28-5 and extended their winning streak to six games, bringing their remaining number of wins needed to secure the top playoff seed down to five.
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Williams, Lynx rally to win third straight against New York Liberty
Courtney Williams doesn’t need much additional motivation when it comes to facing the New York Liberty. All the Minnesota Lynx guard has to do is remember last season — when the Liberty beat her team 3-2 to win the WNBA Finals. The rest takes care of itself. “I don’t need any more ammunition,” Williams said. “I don’t like them. I love them as people. But when it comes to basketball … no. I don’t want them to win. I don’t care who they’re playing…
Courtney Williams, Lynx rally to win third straight against New York Liberty
Courtney Williams doesn’t need much additional motivation when it comes to facing the New York Liberty. All the Minnesota Lynx guard has to do is remember last season — when the Liberty beat her team 3-2 to win the WNBA Finals. The rest takes care of itself. “I don’t need any more ammunition,” Williams said. “I don’t like them. I love them as people. But when it comes to basketball … no. I don’t want them to win. I don’t care who they’re playing…
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