First match point missed for the Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier. After taking Game 3 in Connecticut, they had the opportunity to reach the final, to meet the Liberty there, in the event of victory in Game 4. And it seemed to be going well, the Lynx taking up to 10 points ahead after the first quarter…
Except that Tyasha Harris (20 points at 4/5 from far), Alyssa Thomas (18 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds), DeWanna Bonner (18 points) and Marina Mabrey (10 points) did not want their WNBA season to end Thus.
They thus managed to find openings behind the first defensive curtain of the Lynx, to register 50 points in the racket and snatch a Game 5 (92-82) in this semi-final.
The intensity will increase further…
“We have to get back to what put us in this position in the first place, and that is our defense”recalls Napheesa Collier, the best defender of the year, who accumulated 29 points and 13 rebounds. “We are not happy with what we have produced these last two games. We must return home and defend our ground. Both teams are now playing for their lives, so we have to play with this level of intensity. »
See you on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday (02:00), in Connecticut, for the decisive Game 5.
“Tonight’s effort will not be enough for Game 5” warns Stephanie Whitethe Sun coach. “From now on, each team knows the other like the back of their hand and it’s up to the players to make the differences. It's about not being blocked and finding something, deep within you, that allows you to display your best level. »
