The Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury faced off in Game 2 of their semifinal series on Tuesday at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lynx currently lead the series 1-0, having secured an 82-69 victory in the opening game on Sunday.
Looking ahead, Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Friday at PHX Arena. If necessary, a decisive Game 4 will take place on Sunday in Phoenix.
In the first round of the playoffs, the No. 1 seeded Lynx swept the No. 7 Golden State Valkyries. Meanwhile, the No. 4 seeded Mercury eliminated the defending champions, New York Liberty, in a hard-fought three-game series.
**Game Summary: Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury**
The Lynx held a narrow 21-19 lead at the end of the opening quarter. They ramped up their intensity in the second quarter, outscoring the Mercury 27-13 and building their lead to as many as 16 points. By halftime, Minnesota was firmly in control, leading 48-32.
Napheesa Collier led the Lynx in the first half with 17 points and three steals on 7-for-14 shooting. Kayla McBride contributed 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc. Courtney Williams added a well-rounded performance with 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
For the Mercury, Satou Sabally paced the team with 10 points and three rebounds on 4-for-8 shooting, knocking down 2-of-4 from three-point range in the first half. Alyssa Thomas chipped in six points and four assists, though she was 2-for-7 from the field.
Stay tuned as this live coverage will be updated with the latest stats and developments throughout the game.
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**Player Stats and Box Scores**
– [Minnesota Lynx Player Stats and Box Score]
– [Phoenix Mercury Player Stats and Box Score]
– [Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx Game Summary]
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