Valkyries playoff preview: What to know about the Minnesota Lynx
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Valkyries playoff preview: What to know about the Minnesota Lynx
"Who are the Lynx's top players? Minnesota is led by MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, who has averages of 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 53.1% from the field and 40.3% from the 3-point line. But while Collier demands most of the opposing defense's attention, the Lynx have a plethora of options to go to. Guard Kayla McBride is a two-way forward, who is averaging 14.4 points per game on 40.1% from the 3-point line."
"What do the Lynx do best? Well, just about everything. The Lynx entered Thursday's game against the Valkyries with the highest scoring offense at 86.4 points per game. Minnesota averages the most assists (23.4) while leading the league in field goal (47.3%) and 3-point percentage (38%). The Lynx also boast the league's best defense as they have the best defensive rating in the league. Minnesota's opponents turned the ball over an average of 15.4 ti"
The Minnesota Lynx finished the regular season 44-10 and enter the playoffs as a dominant, well-rounded team. Napheesa Collier averages 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 53.1% overall and 40.3% from three. Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman provide additional scoring and backcourt play, with DiJonai Carrington anchoring on-ball defense off the bench. The Lynx lead the league in scoring (86.4 ppg), assists (23.4), field-goal percentage (47.3%) and three-point percentage (38%), while also posting the league's best defensive rating and forcing high opponent turnover rates.
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