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Lynx Eye Sweep as Valkyries Face Elimination in Game 2 at SAP Center

Golden State must solve Minnesota’s guard pressure at a sold-out SAP Center to extend its inaugural season.

Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle, center, goes up for a shot past Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) and forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half of an WBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
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Overview

  • Top-seeded Minnesota leads the best-of-three 1-0 after a 101-72 rout and can advance with a win on Wednesday in San Jose.
  • The Lynx are 5-0 against the expansion Valkyries this season, underscoring a lopsided matchup to date.
  • MVP candidate Napheesa Collier has scored at least 19 points in all five meetings, while reserve Natisha Hiedeman logged 18 in Game 1 and a +32 plus-minus.
  • Golden State must curb foul trouble after 22 team fouls in the opener, contain guard penetration, and convert open looks to avoid scoring droughts.
  • Coach Natalie Nakase said she was fined by the WNBA for comments on Game 1 officiating as the series shifts to a relocated, sold-out home game.