Minnesota Lynx

The Phoenix Mercury erased a 20-point deficit to stun the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime, tying the semifinal series 1-1. Alyssa Thomas’ 19 points and 13 assists fueled the comeback, while Phoenix’s bench outscored Minnesota’s 22-3 to flip momentum heading into Game 3.

The Minnesota Lynx shook off a sluggish first half and clamped down defensively to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 in Game 1, fueled by Courtney Williams’ 23 points and five steals plus clutch shooting from Kayla McBride. Phoenix dominated early in the paint, but Minnesota’s second-half surge proved why they’re the No. 1 seed.

Courtney Williams scored a season-high 26 points and Kayla McBride hit a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the New York Liberty 86-80, extending their win streak to six. Despite missing MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, the Lynx improved to 28-5 and remained undefeated against the defending champions this season.

The Minnesota Lynx pulled away in the second half to defeat the Chicago Sky 91–78, fueled by Napheesa Collier’s 29-point performance and a dominant defensive showing that forced 18 turnovers. Despite Angel Reese recording her ninth straight double-double, the Sky couldn’t withstand Minnesota’s pressure and now fall to 7–14 on the season.

The Chicago Sky fell just short in an 80-75 loss to the league-leading Lynx but showed real signs of growth and resilience, highlighted by Rachel Banham’s hot shooting and Angel Reese’s historic rebounding streak. Despite some costly turnovers and missed opportunities, the Sky’s improving defense and emerging identity suggest they’re on the rise.

The Minnesota Lynx advanced to their second straight Commissioner’s Cup Final with a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces, rallying from a slow start and the loss of MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier to a back injury. Courtney Williams led a dominant second-half performance as the Lynx secured home-court advantage for the July 1 final against the Indiana Fever.

The short-handed Los Angeles Sparks fell 101–78 to the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, struggling to contain Napheesa Collier and a barrage of early threes. Despite the loss and Commissioner’s Cup elimination, strong performances from Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson offered hope for the rebuilding squad’s future.

Courtney Williams bounced back with 23 points and Kayla McBride returned with a clutch performance as the Minnesota Lynx edged the Seattle Storm 82–77, extending their season-opening win streak to 5–0. Napheesa Collier added a double-double and tied a WNBA record with five first-quarter steals in a game marked by resilience and emotional returns.

Napheesa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a stunning 76–70 comeback win over the Connecticut Sun with a 33-point, 11-rebound performance, but both she and head coach Cheryl Reeve emphasized that the team’s inconsistent effort is far from championship-caliber. Despite a perfect 4–0 start, the Lynx must address their slow starts and defensive lapses to sustain a true title run.

Despite a winless start to the season, rookie Paige Bueckers is quickly proving her value to the Dallas Wings with strong playmaking and growing confidence, highlighted by a double-double and a breakout performance against Seattle. While chemistry is still developing on the new-look roster, Bueckers’ evolution signals a bright future in Dallas.

The Minnesota Lynx, fresh off a win in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship, saw their six-game winning streak end with a narrow loss to the Dallas Wings in a road game on Thursday.