The Minnesota Lynx advance to the WNBA finals
Since 2011, the Lynx are 180-6 when holding a team under 40%.
They defended at one end, blocking nine shots, scoring 22 points off 19 Sun turnovers. They shared the ball on offense, with 23 assists.
Reeve was asked to compare this team to those with players’ jerseys hanging from the Target Center rafters. Those teams had a collection of Hall of Famers, she said, while this one is a cohesive group playing around Collier, whose jersey will get up there one day.
But both teams played for each other.
“Every successful team I coached had, at the core of them, a selflessness,” Reeve said. “A chemistry. I think, for this team, their believe in themselves is off the charts. It never wavers. I’m so happy they have the chance to experience being in the Finals.”
That showed through after the game. Reeve talked about her players. Williams talked about Collier: “Her humility, the way she carries herself? It’s actually insane,” Williams said.
