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Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69

On Sunday, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal at Target Center in Minneapolis with a 5 p.m. ET start.
After falling behind by nine and trailing seven at halftime, the Minnesota Lynx adjusted defensively, while the Phoenix Mercury appeared affected by fatigue after Friday's win and Saturday travel.
Courtney Williams paced the Lynx with 23 points and a WNBA postseason record five steals, while Kayla McBride scored 21 points including a key 3, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds.
Minnesota's victory gives the Lynx an early series lead; Game 2 is Tuesday, September 23 in Minneapolis, followed by Game 3 on Friday in Phoenix.
Minnesota won three of four regular-season matchups against Phoenix, which scored 42 points in the paint in the first half, a playoff record, while their assist average reached 23.3 per game.

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Sports Illustrated

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Lynx Share the Wealth in Game 1 Comeback vs. Mercury

Despite a sluggish first half, Minnesota never panicked and pulled out a 82–69 win over Phoenix on Sunday.

17 hours ago·New York, United States

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Boston Globe

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Courtney Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury - The Boston Globe

On the day she finished second in the MVP voting, Napheesa Collier had 18 points and nine rebounds in Minnesota's Game 1 win

17 hours ago·Boston, United States

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ESPN

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Lynx turn up defense after halftime huddle for win

After an all-hands-on-deck conversation at halftime, the Lynx turned up their defensive intensity for an 82-69 victory against the Mercury in the WNBA semifinals.

19 hours ago·United States

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Pioneer Press

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Lynx defense brings home Game 1 victory over Phoenix

Resiliency has been a theme all season for the Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, right, passes the ball around Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld, center, to forward Jessica Shepard (15) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig) It might be an understatement to say that was needed Sunday. After setting a dubious leagu…

19 hours ago·Saint Paul, United States

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Star Tribune

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Minnesota Lynx top Phoenix Mercury in WNBA semifinals Game 1

The Lynx trailed by seven points at halftime but made that up and more with a fourth-quarter surge that lasted until the end.

20 hours ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Late Lynx run leads to Game 1 win over Mercury

Courtney Williams barely missed a triple-double, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late 12-0 run to take Game 1 of its WNBA semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury, winning 82-69 in Minneapolis on Sunday.

21 hours ago·Georgia, United States

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