The Minnesota Lynx lost a tough one against the Indiana Fever in the Commissioner’s Cup and in great Lynx fashion bounced right back.

The Washington Mystics came out swinging in this game as they were making it tough for the Lynx around the rim. Shakira Austin asserted herself in the paint and the Lynx had to adjust to the physicality that Washington was playing with and they did just that. Austin finished the game with 10 points and 5 rebounds as Jessica Shepard, Napheesa Collier, and Alanna Smith made it tough on her.

The unsung hero for the Washington Mystics tonight was Lucy Olsen as she was magnificent off the bench for Washington tonight with 19 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists. Olsen was slithery with her cuts and was putting pressure on the Lynx defense when she was in attack mode. It’s sometimes those players that aren’t on the scouting report that can creep up on you and have an amazing game out of nowhere. Lucy Olsen proved that always being ready in the moment can workout for the better as she kept the Mystics within range until that 4th quarter. Aaliyah Edwards poured in 15 points with 6 rebounds while being able to get to her spots and make the Lynx work. The Mystics tried everything in their power  to keep the Lynx down but Napheesa Collier woke up in the second half of play.

The Minnesota Lynx go where Napheesa Collier goes and she was able to finish tonight with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Napheesa was able to get to her spots and that was largely due to some nasty passes from Courtney Williams. Phee struggled early in this game but wasn’t to be denied in the 2nd half as she came out on fire. The great thing about the Lynx this year is that they’re deep and can throw different players at you ever time. This roster has been built for a championship run and they can easily can do it.