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WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx honored before Minnesota Vikings game
by Swish Appeal
posted October 14, 2013 at 9:03am

The Minnesota Lynx were honored prior to today's Minnesota Vikings game against the Carolina Panthers and Lindsay Whalen even got to do the ceremonial horn blowing. Lynx and lindsaywhalen blowing the horn before today's Vikings game. #champs http://t.co...more

FOX Sports North to televise Minnesota Lynx championship parade Monday at 11:30 a.m.
by Swish Appeal
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:32am

If you can't make it to the Lynx's championship parade Monday, you can watch it live on FOX Sports North starting at 11:30 a.m. #LosLynx — Phil Ervin (@PhilErvin) October 11, 2013   If you're a Minnesota Lynx fan and can't make the champions...more

Kevin Durant on fiancee Monica Wright: 'She's the better player'
by Swish Appeal
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:25am

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant had a 2012-13 season that had some wondering where he ranks among the greatest basketball players of all-time. Of course, the ever-humble Durant says he's not even the best player in his own soon-to-be family, as S...more

Lynx come home to a Champ's welcome
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 12, 2013 at 9:19am

The WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx came home to a packed airport today:The fans stretched so deep that they were blocking off the route to baggage claim. They waited patiently at the bottom of a staircase -- sometimes spontaneously breakout out in "Let's Go...more

It's over in three: Minnesota sweeps Atlanta for second title
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 7:52pm

(Duluth, GA) – Exiles from home and playing at the Arena at Gwinnett Center, the Atlanta Dream had eaten two full meals of frustration served by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Southern hospitality required that Atlanta return the favor whe...more

Minnesota Lynx are the best of Minneapolis pro sports and poised to keep rolling
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 7:46pm

Phil Ervin of Fox Sports North summed up a Minnesota Lynx season that began without any hype and continued without the major post-season awards befitting a team of their caliber, but ended with another championship. ...(Coach Cheryl) Reeve, (owner Glen)...more

Twitter reactions: Minnesota Lynx win their second WNBA title in three years
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:53am

The Minnesota Lynx have won their second WNBA title in three years. It's a SWEEP!! The @minnesotalynx beat the @AtlantaDream, 86-77, capturing their 2nd title in 3 years! http://t.co/xHv5YlTcyi — WNBA (@WNBA) October 11, 2013   And of cours...more

Maya Moore named 2013 WNBA Finals MVP
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:47am

MVP's gonna be Maya if Lynx close this out because she's got the numbers, but such a team effort. Should go to Lindsmonaya McBrunight. #wnba — Richard Cohen (@RichardCohen1) October 11, 2013   For most of the season, I've resisted identifyin...more

Rebekkah Brunson, Minnesota Lynx hit milestones in 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 11, 2013 at 8:35am

The Minnesota Lynx didn't just win the 2013 WNBA Finals, but they left a few lasting reminders of how dominant their postseason run was with a team achievement and individual achievement. Lynx become the 2nd team in WNBA history to go a perfect 7-0 in t...more

Angel McCoughtry 'very frustrated' with physical play in the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 10, 2013 at 8:54am

Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune reported that Atlanta Dream All-Star Angel McCoughtry was frustrated by the physical play after Game 2 of the 2013 WNBA Finals. 2011 WNBA Finals MVP Seimone Augustus responded concisely. "I’m very frustrated," ...more

Mayor of Minneapolis tweets poetry about the Minnesota Lynx beating the Atlanta Dream
by Swish Appeal
posted October 10, 2013 at 8:53am

With all the junk in pro sports it's a joy to watch hard working, fast passing, egoless athletes like @minnesotalynx #ChampsAgain — Mayor R.T. Rybak (@MayorRTRybak) October 9, 2013   There are a few great WNBA cities out there, but Minneap...more

Foul trouble, poor shot selection doom Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 9, 2013 at 9:11pm

Despite the impressive shooting performance from the Lynx and the lopsided final score, Game 2 of the 2013 WNBA Finals was actually closer on the scoreboard than Game 1 for much of the game. With 4:13 left in the fourth quarter the Atlanta Dream were...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interveiws: Forward Shekinna Stricklen has a rocky second season
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 9, 2013 at 9:01pm

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Forward Noelle Quinn excelled in starting lineup and off the bench
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 9, 2013 at 8:46pm

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

Record shooting helps Minnesota Lynx rout the Atlanta Dream (again) in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, 88-63
by Swish Appeal
posted October 9, 2013 at 8:50am

#LosLynx set @wnba finals record with 56.9 percent shooting tonight in 88-63 win. — Mark Remme (@MarkRemme) October 9, 2013   All five Minnesota Lynx starters scored in double figures in an 88-63 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of the W...more

Lynx rout Dream to come within one win of the WNBA title
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 9, 2013 at 8:48am

Game two was a deja vu of sorts, as the Lynx pounded the Dream, 88-63. Minnesota beat Atlanta by 25 points in Sunday's game one.It's a bit of a let down, isn't it?Finals blog, full of goodies, as usual. ...more

Momentum, the Minnesota Juggernaut, and hope for the Atlanta Dream in the 2013 WNBA Finals
by Swish Appeal
posted October 8, 2013 at 8:39pm

Women's basketball fans were quick to use the Atlanta Dream's lopsided 84-59 loss in Game 1 of the 2013 WNBA Finals on Sunday night as an excuse - or perhaps final confirmation - to write them off for good in anticipation of yet another failed bid for a...more

Minnesota Lynx show off the flexibility of their roster in Game One rout
by Swish Appeal
posted October 8, 2013 at 9:08am

The Minnesota Lynx's 84-59 win in Game One of the 2013 WNBA Finals was a pretty good example of what makes this team so difficult to beat. The Atlanta Dream's defense did get 15 turnovers out of the Lynx, winning the turnover (percentage) battle by a n...more

Gearing for WNBA Finals game two
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 8, 2013 at 9:03am

More on game one:Monica Wright was vital to the Lynx:"She was amazing," Moore said. "She lifted us completely to another level, so much energy. Her defense, her hustle, her activity. She is vital to us, and we need that from her. When she plays like that,...more

A Basketball Junkie
by Marissa Kastanek
posted October 8, 2013 at 6:41am

Debbie Antonelli is the most profound women's basketball announcer in the country and she is doing more for the game than most people in the basketball business....more

Storm 2013 Exit Interviews: Point guard Temeka Johnson enters the fold
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted October 7, 2013 at 10:59pm

Series Note: The Storm was swept in the opening-round of the WNBA playoffs by Minnesota on Sept. 22. Game 2 was played at the Tacoma Dome due to a scheduling conflict at the team's KeyArena court by one of its sponsors, Microsoft. Minnesota went on to win...more

Hot second quarter helps Minnesota Lynx rout Atlanta Dream in Game One of WNBA Finals, 84-59
by Swish Appeal
posted October 7, 2013 at 9:02am

The Minnesota Lynx used 60% shooting in the second quarter to build a 19-point halftime lead and cruise to an 84-59 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game One of the WNBA Finals (box score). FINAL: The #Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 84-59! Leading scorers...more

2013 Player efficiency rankings
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 7, 2013 at 8:58am

Stats freaks - feast your eyes on James Bowman's 2013 WNBA player efficiency rankings. About a million things to think about:Candace Parker 2013 LAS 30.38 889Elizabeth Cambage 2013 TUL 29.96 499Sylvia Fowles 2013 CHI 27.74 1001Maya Moore...more

Lynx crush Dream in Finals opener, 84-59
by They're Playing Basketball
posted October 7, 2013 at 8:56am

Maya Moore, Monica Wright and Seimone Augustus lead the Lynx over the Dream, 84-59 in game one of the WNBA Finals tonight.Moore was 10-16 shooting, Wright was 9-14 and Augustus, 9-15. Box score.Tonight's attendance: 13,804. They looked good on TV. ...more

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