WNBA Playoffs: Lynx Van for 2nd Triumph vs Mercury in J2 of Semis
Lynx will try to direct the semifinal series with a second home victory before traveling to Phoenix for game 3.
The Minnesota Lynx receive the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 advantage in the series. The Lynx defeated the Mercury 82-69 in the last match. Courtney Williams led the LYNX with 23 points, and Kahleah Copper, with 22.
Lynx have a 20-4 record against rivals of the West Conference. Minnesota average 86.1 points, surpassing its rivals for 9.4 points per game.
The Mercury have a 13-11 record against rivals of the West Conference. Phoenix is fifth at the West Conference, with an average of 34.3 points per game in the painting, led by Alyssa Thomas, with an average of 14.0.
Minnesota average 9.6 triples spotted per game, 1.7 more than the 7.9 that Phoenix granted per game. Phoenix averages 9.4 triples per game this season, 1.6 more than the 7.8 that Minnesota allows for the game.
Most outstanding players:
Alanna Smith average 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 caps with the Lynx. Napheesa Collier averages 17.3 points in the last 10 games.
Thomas averages 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.6 robberies with the merurery. Satou Sabally averages 2.1 triples in the last 10 games.
Last 10 games:
Lynx: 7-3, averages 83.6 points, 34.9 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.5 robberies and 4.1 caps per game, with 47.2% success in field shots. His opponents average 75.4 points per game.
Mercury: 5-5, with an average of 78.6 points, 35.9 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 7.8 robberies and 2.7 caps per game, with 41.8% of success in field shots. His opponents average 77.4 points.
INJURIES:
Lynx: None registered.
Mercury: None registered.
