Lynx 71, Liberty 87: Swept, and the Season Is Over
Minnesota never led in Game 2, falling 87-71 in New York as the No. 8 Liberty finished the first 8-over-1 sweep in WNBA history. The season is over.
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Lynx at Liberty: Win Game 2 or the Season Ends
Down 0-1 after a Game 1 collapse at home, the No. 1 Lynx face elimination Tuesday in Brooklyn: foul trouble, a cold Olivia Miles, and Breanna Stewart to solve.
Lynx 75, Liberty 91: Game 1 Slips Away at Home
Minnesota led at halftime, then fouled its way out of Game 1. Napheesa Collier and Natasha Howard both fouled out as the Liberty rolled 91-75.
Lynx Open Playoffs Against the Ghost of 2024
The No. 1 Lynx (33-11) open the WNBA playoffs Sunday at Target Center against the No. 8 Liberty, a 2024 Finals rematch with Stewart and Jones both banged up.
Lynx 86, Fever 66: Minnesota Answers Its Ugliest Night
Two nights after an embarrassing loss, Minnesota buried Indiana 25-4 to start and rolled 86-66 without Olivia Miles. Kayla McBride hit six threes.
Seed Clinched, Lynx Want Payback From the Fever
The Lynx (32-11) already clinched the WNBA's No. 1 seed, but close the regular season at home Thursday hunting payback on the Fever after a 96-77 loss.
Fever 96, Lynx 77: Reeve Benches the Starters
Indiana raced to a 29-point lead and Cheryl Reeve benched her starters as the Lynx fell 96-77 Tuesday, wasting a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed.
Lynx at Fever: Clinch the Top Seed in Clark's House
The Lynx (32-10) can clinch the WNBA's No. 1 seed with a win at Indiana on Tuesday, facing a 27-15 Fever team fighting for home court and its own seeding.
Lynx 101, Sun 89: Collier Ends the Skid Early
Minnesota beat Connecticut 101-89 Sunday to snap a three-game skid behind Napheesa Collier's 23 as Olivia Miles broke the WNBA rookie scoring record.
Lynx at Sun: Snap the Skid, Bank the Top Seed
The Lynx (31-10) visit Connecticut on a three-game skid with the No. 1 seed in their control, facing a 10-31 Sun team playing out its final days.
Liberty 93, Lynx 81: Third Loss Exposes the Lynx
New York beat Minnesota 93-81 Friday for the Lynx's third straight loss, as Breanna Stewart's 24 points and a late run left the No. 1 seed in doubt.
Lynx vs Liberty: Top Seed in Reach, Series Tied 1-1
Minnesota hosts New York on Friday at 31-9 with the No. 1 seed three results away, Satou Sabally out for the Liberty, and the season series tied 1-1.
Dream 89, Lynx 81: Three Results, Four Games
Atlanta beat Minnesota 89-81 behind Angel Reese's record 29th double-double, dropping the Lynx to 31-9 with three results left to get and one fewer game.
Lynx at Dream: The Magic Number Is Still Three
Minnesota visits Atlanta on Sunday at 31-8 with the magic number stuck on three, Courtney Williams day-to-day, and Angel Reese cleared to play.
Valkyries 80, Lynx 66: Golden State's First Win
Golden State beat Minnesota for the first time in franchise history, 80-66 at Target Center, with Courtney Williams out and the No. 1 seed left unclinched.
Valkyries at Lynx: Nakase's Monday Arrives
The 31-7 Lynx host Golden State on Monday with the magic number at three, Courtney Williams unresolved, and one win away from cutting it to one.
Lynx 94, Mystics 84: Miles Had 24 on That Ankle
Olivia Miles played through the rolled ankle for 24 points, Napheesa Collier sat for rest, and the Lynx beat Washington 94-84 to move to 31-7 Friday.
Lynx at Mystics Preview: The Ankle Is the Story
The 30-7 Lynx close a four-game road trip in Washington on Friday with Olivia Miles questionable, a split season series, and a magic number down to five.
Lynx 77, Valkyries 66: Nakase Still Has No Answer
Olivia Miles had 20 and seven before an ankle scare, Minnesota ended Golden State's six-game win streak 77-66, and the Lynx moved to 30-7 with seven to play.
Lynx at Valkyries Preview: Collier's First Look
The 29-7 Lynx visit a 25-9 Golden State team on a six-game run Wednesday, and Napheesa Collier sees the Valkyries for the first time in 2026.
Lynx 92, Aces 87: The Film Session Did Its Job
Olivia Miles put up 23 and 8, Napheesa Collier buried the dagger, and the Lynx answered the Portland lapse with a 92-87 win in Las Vegas to reach 29-7.
Lynx at Aces Preview: The Rematch Lands in Vegas
The 28-7 Lynx visit the Aces on Saturday, a week after a 98-87 win in Minneapolis and a shaky escape in Portland. Hostile floor, revenge on the menu.
Lynx 85, Fire 81: A 29-Point Lead Goes Missing in Portland
The Lynx led by 29, watched Portland rip off a 29-4 run, and needed Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles to close out an 85-81 escape at Moda Center.
Lynx at Fire Preview: Clinched and Cruising Into Portland
The 27-7 Lynx, playoff berth clinched, close out three games in five nights against the expansion Fire and a familiar face in Bridget Carleton.