Lynx 78, Sun 76: An Absolute Thriller to Clinch Second Seed

A Back-and-Forth Battle to Conclude the Regular Season

In a match that had major playoff implications, the Minnesota Lynx edged out the Connecticut Sun 78-76 in an absolute thriller. The Lynx clinched the second seed in the WNBA playoffs with the victory, while the Sun secured the third seed.

A Tight Contest from Start to Finish

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than six points at any point. The Lynx took a 40-38 lead into halftime, but the Sun came out strong in the third quarter and took a 57-54 lead heading into the fourth. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the teams trading baskets and neither team able to gain a significant advantage. With just over a minute remaining, the Lynx held a 76-74 lead. The Sun had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but it came up short.

Players of the Game

Sylvia Fowles led the way for the Lynx with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Odyssey Sims added 18 points, and Napheesa Collier chipped in with 17 points. For the Sun, DeWanna Bonner led the way with 20 points. Alyssa Thomas added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Brionna Jones contributed 16 points.

Playoff Implications

The win gives the Lynx the second seed in the playoffs, which means they will have home-court advantage in the first round. The Sun will be the third seed and will have to play on the road in the first round. The playoffs begin on Tuesday, September 20th. The Lynx will open their series at home against the seventh-seeded Dallas Wings, while the Sun will travel to face the sixth-seeded Chicago Sky.