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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx, WNBA Semifinals Game 1

WNBA
Sun
28-12
73-70
Final
Lynx
30-10
Target Center

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CON leadsBiggest lead CON 9, MIN 6
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CON2319151673
MIN162224870

Who won: Sun 73-70

The Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 in WNBA Semifinals Game 1 on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Target Center. The Sun win the series 2-1. The Sun outscored the Lynx 16-8 in the 4th quarter. Marina Mabrey led the Sun in points (20). Napheesa Collier led the Lynx in points (19).

Recap · Sep 30
Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal

Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series.

What it means

  • Sun won the series 2-1.

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Injuries and inactives

Sun6th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Brittney Griner C
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Kennedy Burke G
    Shoulder, Surgery
    Out
  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Rayah Marshall C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Saniya Rivers G
    Ankle, left
    Out
Lynx1st in Western Conference Division
  • Anastasiia Olairi Kosu F
    Foot, right
    Out
  • Elena Buenavida G
    Coach's Decision
    Out

Head to head

CON wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Lynx 78, Sun 76 (Sep 17)

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Game info

Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN · Attendance 8,506
Officials
Roy Gulbeyan (Referee), Maj Forsberg (Referee), Angel Kent (Referee), Teresa Stuck (Referee)

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