Minnesota Lynx Put On A Show Against The Valkyries In Regular Season Finale (72-53)
FeaturedThe Minnesota Lynx came into the last game of the regular season knowing they had the 1st seed already wrapped up. What they don’t know is who they will be playing on Sunday until after the game.
The game was rugged to start out as both the Valkyries and Lynx were playing very good defense. The Lynx were able to get it going and they were led by Napheesa Collier. All season long Napheesa has been able to put the team on her back and did just that again tonight. Napheesa finished with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. With her performance tonight she was just the 2nd player in WNBA History to join the 50/40/90 club.
One thing about Napheesa Collier she’s a team first player and she has improved on both ends every season. The other player that has been on a heater as the young kids say these days is Natisha Hiedeman. She’s been able to notch a couple of 20 point games down the stretch and she should be the front runner for the 6POTY in the WNBA. Tonight she poured in 21 points and was a complete blur on the court as no one was able to keep up with her in transition. When Hiedeman’s locked in like she was tonight it’s tough to beat this Lynx team.
The Valkyries weren’t backing down in that 1st half as Kalia Charles was keeping them in the game alongside Veronica Burton. Overall it was just tough for the Valkyries as the Lynx are loaded with talent and a roster that’s on a revenge tour after last season. The Valkyries will be turning around and facing the Lynx in the 1st round of the WNBA playoffs which start on Sunday.