Unlike the Aces, led 2-0 by Liberty, the Lynx do not have their backs against the wall since their victory (77-70) in Game 2 allows them to equalize in the semi-final against the Sun. The 3rd round will take place in Connecticut.
As in the first round, Alyssa Thomas' teammates (18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) contained Napheesa Collier (9 points, 3 of 14 on shots), even if the Olympic champion also contributed 12 rebounds, 5 assists. and 4 counters!
Result: in an ultra-physical meeting, the salvation of the Lynx came from Courtney Williams (17 points) and Alanna Smith (15 points), both decisive in the 3rd quarter. Before the break, it was Myisha Hines-Allen, at the buzzer, who exploded the room to give a six-point lead (36-30).
Then returning from the locker room, Smith plants a 3-pointer to give an 11-point lead (41-30). Author of 9 points in a row in the 3rd quarter alone, Williams will take over to increase the gap to +14 (56-42).
It is again Williams who will put an end to all the suspense while DiJonai Carrington brought the Sun to -7 (75-68) in “money time”. At the end, a victory “only” by 7 points for the Lynx who had between 10 and 15 points in advance for almost the entire second half.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
