As the Lynx head to Phoenix for Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals, online “hate the best” chatter continues. Alanna Smith’s co-DPOY with A’ja Wilson drew heat, yet her defense helped fuel a league-best 97.5 rating. Analyst Shimmy Miller still has Minnesota as the title favorite and predicts a Lynx vs. Vegas Finals.
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Lynx defeat Mystics in first game after break
Napheessa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 79-68 victory over the Washington Mystics, with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Lynx defeat Liberty in WNBA matchup
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Liberty 84-67, led by Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith, with Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman providing outstanding point guard play.
