Lynx-Sun preview: WNBA semifinals, Game 2 TV information, injury reports and key stats
The teams meet Tuesday night at Target Center after Connecticut won the opener Sunday.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 30, 2024 at 9:59PM
Connecticut Sun vs. Lynx
Second round, best-of-five series
Game 1: Sunday: Sun 73, Lynx 70
Game 2: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., Target Center (ESPN2)
Game 3: Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Connecticut
Game 4, if necessary: Sunday, at Connecticut, time TBA
Game 5, if necessary: Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Target Center
Game 2 preview
Opening bell: The Lynx made just four of 18 shots and were out-scored 16-8 in the fourth quarter Sunday. The Lynx played good defense overall — holding the Sun to 31 second-half points and to 35% shooting in the fourth quarter — but just couldn’t get enough shots to fall. The Lynx struggled to contain Alyssa Thomas (17 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists), who was an assist away from her second triple-double of the season against Minnesota. They also struggled to contain Marina Mabrey, who hit six of 11 three-point attempts and scored a game-high 20.
Watch her: Lynx point guard Courtney Williams made just three of 12 shots in Game 1. The creator of much of the Lynx offense, she usually responds to a difficult game with a good one. Her ability to knock down shots could be vital.
Injuries: Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini (quad) missed Game 1, as did Connecticut guard Tyasha Harris (ankle). Zandalasini is probable and Harris is questionable for Game 2.
Forecast: The Lynx didn’t lose back-to-back games at Target Center this season. Don’t look for it to happen now.
The Timberwolves’ bench depth hasn’t been tested this year, but their bench quality has been a huge asset. It was on display once again in a comfortable win over Charlotte on Monday.
