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Final

Our analysis

What happened

The Lynx clinch victory over the Valkyries in a thrilling final at Chase Center!

With a stellar shooting night, the Lynx took charge, nailing 46% of their three-pointers while the Valkyries struggled at 30%.
N. Coffey and C. Williams dazzled on the court, combining for 43 points and helping the Lynx dominate the boards with 42 rebounds to the Valkyries' 38.
The Lynx improved to 13-4, solidifying their position as a powerhouse, while the Valkyries fell to 10-7, showing they still have work to do.

MIN win1st in the Western Conference, +0½

The Lynx lead the Western Conference by 0½ — coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Valkyries sit 3rd in the Western Conference, 0½ games back — winners of 6 straight, 8-2 over their last 10.
MIN leads series 2-0 — they meet again Aug 19.
The Lynx are up next home vs NY (Jul 11), then home vs PHX.
The Valkyries are up next at CON (Jul 10), then at IND.

MIN27/68MakeMiss26/74GS

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
MIN	16	25	22	18	81
GS	22	24	16	13	75

Gabby Williams makes 22-foot three point jumper (Veronica Burton assists)4th Quarter71-67
Kayla McBride makes 7-foot two point shot4th Quarter73-67
Laeticia Amihere makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter73-68
Nia Coffey makes driving layup (Olivia Miles assists)4th Quarter75-68
Janelle Salaun makes tip shot4th Quarter75-70
Veronica Burton makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter75-71
Veronica Burton makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter75-72
Courtney Williams makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter76-72
Courtney Williams makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter77-72
Cecilia Zandalasini makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tiffany Hayes assists)4th Quarter77-75
Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter78-75
Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter79-75
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter80-75
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter81-75

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
N. Howard	28	10	5-10	0-0	0-0	8	4	1	0	1	4	4	6	0
N. Coffey	33	22	7-11	3-4	5-6	6	3	1	0	1	3	3	1	+7
K. McBride	34	17	7-12	1-3	2-3	3	2	0	1	0	0	3	3	+5
C. Williams	36	21	6-16	2-2	7-7	12	5	2	1	2	2	10	0	+6
O. Miles	32	7	1-10	0-4	5-5	5	4	6	3	3	0	5	4	+2
A. Delaere	7	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	+6
A. Kosu	19	4	1-5	0-0	2-2	6	0	2	2	2	3	3	2	+2
M. Caldwell	11	0	0-4	0-0	0-0	2	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	+2