Alissa Pili scored 20 points, Napheesa Collier posted her fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx cruised to a 95-71 victory over Phoenix. Pili sank 7 of 9 shots from the floor, including all four of her 3-pointers.
Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith , center, right, is fouled by Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 31, 2024, in Minneapolis. Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud drives against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 31, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Kahleah Copper hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 to lead the Mercury . Diana Taurasi added 14 points and Sophie Cunningham scored 13. Natasha Mack had 10 rebounds to go with eight points. Alanna Smith scored seven of her eight points in the first quarter to help the Lynx take a 21-12 lead. Williams sank two 3-pointers and Bridget Carleton had one to cap an 11-2 run to give Minnesota a 55-26 lead with 1:12 left before halftime. Copper scored the final five points before the break and the Mercury trailed by 24.
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