Particle.news
Download on the App Store
162 ARTICLES
·
9h ago

Lynx Advance With 17-Point Rally as Mercury Level Series to Force Game 3 in Phoenix

Breanna Stewart's knee status looms over the Liberty after a six-point return in a brace.

Lynx forward Collier (No. 24) led the way for Minnesota in Game 2.
Image
What channel is the Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty game on? Here's how to watch Game 3 of the first-round WNBA playoffs series.
Image

Overview

  • Top-seeded Minnesota closed out Golden State 75-74 after trailing by 17, with Napheesa Collier scoring 24 and hitting the go-ahead jumper with 1:24 left.
  • The Valkyries' landmark inaugural season ended in the first round, capping the first expansion team playoff berth in a debut year as coach Natalie Nakase was honored as Coach of the Year.
  • Phoenix routed New York 86-60 behind a balanced attack and stifling defense that produced 10 steals and a 15-0 second-quarter run, setting up Friday's winner-take-all Game 3 in Arizona.
  • Stewart played through a left MCL sprain in a knee brace and managed six points in 20 minutes, snapping her streak of 44 straight playoff games with at least 10 points.
  • The WNBA’s new 1-1-1 first-round format has concentrated decisive home games across this week; Minnesota now awaits the Liberty–Mercury winner for semifinals starting Sunday.