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The Minnesota Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier, advanced to the WNBA Finals after defeating the Connecticut Sun in a decisive Game 5. They will face the New York Liberty, who recently eliminated the Las Vegas Aces, in the championship series.

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The Minnesota Lynx have made an impressive run to the WNBA Finals, surpassing pre-season expectations. Star player Napheesa Collier has been instrumental in this success, consistently delivering strong performances, including a standout 27 points and 11 rebounds in a crucial Game 5 against the Connecticut Sun. This victory came with an 88-77 scoreline, allowing the Lynx to advance to the Finals after a challenging semifinal series.

Collier, who has emerged as a leader for the team, has credited her coach, Cheryl Reeve, for fostering a culture that emphasizes grit and resilience. Reeve's leadership has played a key role in the team's ability to perform under pressure. The Lynx's journey to the championship is particularly remarkable given the challenges they faced earlier in the season, and their ability to rally at the right moments has drawn praise from fans and analysts alike.

Looking ahead, the Lynx are set to face the New York Liberty in the Finals, a matchup that is being closely watched, especially given the Liberty's strong roster featuring stars like Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. Early predictions suggest that the Liberty may have the upper hand due to their impressive season and playoff performances. Despite this, the Lynx's recent form and determination, led by Collier, may provide them with the confidence to compete fiercely.

The Finals promise to be an exciting showdown, with the Lynx aiming to secure their first championship since 2017 against formidable opponents in the Liberty. With the stage set for a thrilling series, basketball fans eagerly await how this encounter will unfold.

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Minnesota Lynx defeat Connecticut Sun to book record seventh WNBA Finals appearance

cnncom - 82 days ago - The Minnesota Lynx prevailed in a winner-takes-all Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. With the 88-77 victory, the Lynx set a date with the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals.

Napheesa Collier elevates Lynx beyond season’s modest expectations

StarTribune - 82 days ago - This supporting cast wasn’t like the star power that surrounded Maya Moore during her run, but those Minnesota Lynx teams didn’t have Napheesa Collier.

Liberty are early favorites to beat Lynx in WNBA Finals

YardBarker - 83 days ago - The Minnesota Lynx have made their way back to the WNBA Finals for the seventh time in franchise history, beating the Connecticut Sun, 88-77, to win their semifinal matchup in five games. The Lynx already have four championships in their trophy case, so they're coming into this WNBA Finals matchup with the New York Liberty as the favorite as it relates to organizational experience. Meanwhile, though, the odds clearly favor the Liberty in this matchup. Per ESPN Bet, New York is a -290 favorite to win the 2024 WNBA title while the Lynx are a +240 underdog. ESPN Bet also seems to believe that the Liberty have more talent on their side. Forward Breanna Stewart is the odds-on favorite to win Finals MVP at +110 while her teammate, guard Sabrina Ionescu, has +200 odds to win the MVP. Stewart has averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season and those numbers have held up through the playoffs with a 20.0/8.2/3.8 line. Meanwhile, Ionescu has averaged 20.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists in thes

Only Minnesota Lynx now stand between Liberty and first WNBA Finals title

NY Post - 83 days ago - The Liberty are back in the Finals, looking for the first championship in franchise history. They’ll have to beat the Minnesota Lynx to do it.

WNBA Fans Loved Nike Basketball's Clever Analogy After Lynx's Win Over Sun

Sports Illustrated - 83 days ago - WNBA fans loved Nike Basketball's funny analogy after Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun to advance to the WNBA Finals.

Minnesota Lynx headed to WNBA Finals after win over Connecticut Sun

NBC news - 83 days ago - Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years on Tuesday night.

Opinion: Let's hope New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA Finals goes all five games.

USA Today - 83 days ago - The Minnesota Lynx will meet the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA Finals after the Lynx won a winner-take-all Game 5 vs. the Connecticut Sun.

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The Globe and Mail - 83 days ago - Minnesota Lynx advance to face top-seeded New York Liberty in Game 1 of WNBA Finals on Thursday night

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Bleacher Report - 83 days ago - WNBA Finals 2024: 3 Instant Reactions to Lynx vs. Liberty on the Bracket

Lynx 88, Sun 77: Connecticut again denied, as Minnesota romps in winner-take-all Game 5

Boston Globe - 83 days ago - Connecticut, which shot only 38.5 percent from the floor and was flustered into 19 turnovers, trailed by double digits for all but 12 seconds of the final three quarters in its latest season to end short of the franchise's first championship.

Lynx heading to WNBA Finals for first time in 7 years after Game 5 win over Sun

CBS News - 83 days ago - Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.

The Lynx Defended Their Home Court To Beat The Sun In Game 5 And Earn A Spot In The WNBA Finals

UpRoxx - 83 days ago - The 1-2 punch of Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams came up big in an 88-77 Lynx win.

Sun, Lynx chasing history and a spot in the WNBA Finals

ESPN - 83 days ago - The Sun seek a chance to win their first WNBA title. The Lynx hope to become the first team to win five. Which one will advance to the Finals?

Lynx host Sun with NBA Finals trip on the line

CBS News - 83 days ago - It’s a must-win game Tuesday night for the Minnesota Lynx.

A'ja Wilson makes unwanted history in Aces' playoff exit

YardBarker - 84 days ago - A'ja Wilson entered the 2024 WNBA playoffs as the third player in NBA/WNBA history to unanimously win the MVP award, joining Stephen Curry (2016) and Cynthia Cooper (1997) for the rare honor. Wilson, though, couldn't follow up on her historic campaign with a deep postseason run. On Sunday, her Aces suffered a 76-62 loss to the Liberty, which ended their pursuit of three consecutive WNBA titles. In comparison, Curry and Cooper led their teams to the championship rounds in their unanimous MVP seasons. While Curry fell short of completing the mission as his Warriors blew a 3-1 lead to the Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals, Cooper's Houston Comets defeated the Liberty to win the 1997 WNBA title. While she failed to lead her squad back to the WNBA Finals, Wilson was her usual dominant self in the postseason, averaging 21.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while shooting 53.5 percent from the floor. The Aces were simply outplayed by a better team led by the dynamic duo of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu,

Connecticut Sun star reveals key to her big performance against the Minnesota Lynx

SB Nation - 84 days ago - DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points to help the Sun stay alive in a must-win game against the Lynx — and attributed her play to the presence of her 7-year-old daughter in the stands.