(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx got up early and cruised to a 72-53 win on Thursday night over Golden State. The Lynx led 17-8 after the first quarter and 34-22 at the half. The final frame saw Minnesota put their foot on the gas and outscore the Valkyries 25-12 to cement the win. Napheesa Collier finished the game with 19 points and finished the season with a 50-40-90. That’s 50 percent field goal percentage, 40 percent from three point range and 90 percent from the line. She’s just the second player in W-N-B-A history to accomplish that. Collier and the Lynx finish the season with a 34-10 record overall and the best record in the W-N-B-A. They’ll also finish the season 20-2 at Target Center. The Lynx and Valkyries will meet in the first round of the playoffs starting Sunday in Minneapolis.
Game 1 – Sunday, Sept 14, noon @ Target Center
Game 2 – Wednesday, Sept 17, 9 P-M @ Chase Center
*Game 3 – Friday, Sept 19, TBD @ Target Center
*if necessary
