Overview
- The game was tied 59-59 after three quarters before Minnesota controlled the fourth to secure the win.
- Satou Sabally finished with 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting and missed all five three-point attempts.
- Courtney Williams scored 23 points for the Lynx, while Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 22.
- Phoenix led 47-40 at halftime but struggled offensively after the break.
- The best-of-five series continues with Game 2 in Minneapolis on Wednesday before shifting to Phoenix.