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Lynx win home opener in double overtime

Photo by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and Seatle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike.
Photo by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedemen
Photo by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride

The WNBA season recently kicked off, and the Minnesota Lynx didn’t disappoint as they scored a 102-93 home opener victory over the Seattle Storm in double overtime on May 17 Friday evening at Target Center.

The Lynx were led by forward Napheesa Collier’s game-high 29 points. Kayla McBride has 19, Alanna Smith added 16 and Courtney Williams chipped in 10.

Forward Nneka Ogwumike was the high scorer for the Storm with 24 points. Skylar Diggins=Williams added 22 and Jewell Lloyd 10.

McBride’s clutch free throws helped to seal the victory. Not a bad way for the Lynx to play in their home opener.

All photos by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

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Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

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