Minnesota Lynx Dominate Connecticut Sun, Extend Ninth Straight Loss

The Minnesota Lynx delivered a dominant 102-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun, marking the Sun's ninth consecutive loss. The Lynx, who are 14-2 and undefeated at home, built their lead through a strong start with a 21-0 run in the second quarter and a 26-0 overall scoring burst fueled by intense defense. Napheesa Collier was a standout performer with 23 points, including 15 in the third quarter, while Kayla McBride contributed 20 points and moved to seventh on the WNBA all-time three-pointers list with 653 made threes. Courtney Williams added 12 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, and 11 of the 12 Lynx players scored, showcasing the team’s depth. The Sun struggled offensively, shooting just 35%, with Aneesah Morrow and Olivia Nelson-Ododa providing some bright spots. The Lynx will next face the Indiana Fever in the Commissioner’s Cup Final, entering as favorites with momentum and strong team performance.