The Minnesota Lynx, currently enjoying an undefeated season, express dissatisfaction with their recent performance despite a solid 86-75 victory over the Valkyries. Coach Cheryl Reeve emphasizes the need for higher expectations and intentional play throughout the game. Their turnaround came in the second half, showcasing a strong defensive performance that limited Golden State to only eight points in the third quarter. Reeve's motivational halftime speech ignited a newfound responsibility among the players, notably noted by Napheesa Collier, who recognizes the frustrating need for improvement and application of their skills moving forward.
Despite our undefeated start, we must do more because our goals are high. We don’t want to be pedestrian in anything we do.
She was expressing her frustration with us. It’s valid; we know what to do and we’re not doing it, which is frustrating.
We need to bring it every night. Sometimes we take that for granted, and we need to stop doing that.
Our defensive energy turned the game around in the second half, helping us control the pace and execute better.
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