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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/28/2026 2:37:29 PM

David Levine

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There was never a point when the Lynx were a sure thing to win it all. Despite the record there are a lot of other good teams in that top 8. This is easily the strongest playoff field in league history. The Libert are the 8th seed and they are two years removed from a league championship and have two former MVP on their roster. The Aces have the best player in women's basketball and a HOF point guard. The Fever with Clark, Mitchell and Boston. Atlanta, Washington Dallas and Golden State have built really good young teams.

The FIBA had nothing to do with anything. The Lynx had a couple of bad losses ahead of the tournament and a few players said their bodies needed the break.

Wrong!

Why do you insist on proving ignorance Instead of admitting it?
They entered the break on a two game losing steak
Miles was nursing an ankle sprain.
McBride said she welcomed the break because her body was all beat up.

This is the start of Matt's annual "since the Twins stink, I'm going to try to make fans of other Minnesota teams just as miserable as I am" phase.

That is unfounded. I've been following the Lynx all season. Maybe the break isn't the problem. Maybe the problem is the Lynx have kind of stunk since Collier returned. From what I've seen, it looks like Miles and Collier are incompatable players on the same team. Miles needs the ball to create playes. Collier needs the ball to create for herself. Gott figure it out or I think trading Collier this offseason is the way to go. Look how good we were without her.

She'll be a free agent.

But yoiu've been following them all season...

Not to mention the Lynx went on a 10-1 run when Phee came back.

They did. But even during the run they weren't playing as well as before. Especially on defense.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/28/2026 2:47:28 PM

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There was never a point when the Lynx were a sure thing to win it all. Despite the record there are a lot of other good teams in that top 8. This is easily the strongest playoff field in league history. The Libert are the 8th seed and they are two years removed from a league championship and have two former MVP on their roster. The Aces have the best player in women's basketball and a HOF point guard. The Fever with Clark, Mitchell and Boston. Atlanta, Washington Dallas and Golden State have built really good young teams.

The FIBA had nothing to do with anything. The Lynx had a couple of bad losses ahead of the tournament and a few players said their bodies needed the break.

Wrong!

Why do you insist on proving ignorance Instead of admitting it?
They entered the break on a two game losing steak
Miles was nursing an ankle sprain.
McBride said she welcomed the break because her body was all beat up.

This is the start of Matt's annual "since the Twins stink, I'm going to try to make fans of other Minnesota teams just as miserable as I am" phase.

That is unfounded. I've been following the Lynx all season. Maybe the break isn't the problem. Maybe the problem is the Lynx have kind of stunk since Collier returned. From what I've seen, it looks like Miles and Collier are incompatable players on the same team. Miles needs the ball to create playes. Collier needs the ball to create for herself. Gott figure it out or I think trading Collier this offseason is the way to go. Look how good we were without her.

She'll be a free agent.

But yoiu've been following them all season...

Not to mention the Lynx went on a 10-1 run when Phee came back.

They did. But even during the run they weren't playing as well as before. Especially on defense.

So true! They were beating bad teams.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/28/2026 3:15:02 PM

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You start looking at who are the main defenders in Howard, Williams, McBride, Phee, etc. Hope they aren't worn out as the first 3 have 10+years in the league.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/28/2026 3:52:20 PM

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So true! They were beating bad teams.

Let's see. Those 10 wins included 2 over the defending champion Aces and one each over the Liberty, Valkeries, Fever, Mystics and Wings. All playoff teams.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/29/2026 10:47:43 PM

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Tough ending to a great season. It’s a killer when the number one team loses to the number eight team. Dang.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/30/2026 9:42:21 AM

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Who do we blame for this travesty????

Cheryl Reeve for failing to replace departed frontcourt players? I THINK SO!

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/30/2026 10:45:09 AM

Phil Riewer

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Who do we blame for this travesty????
Cheryl Reeve for failing to replace departed frontcourt players? I THINK SO!

More what than who:
1) Injuries
Olivia Miles: The rookie guard missed the final two regular-season games due to a left calf injury sustained right before the playoffs, though she was cleared to return for Game 1 against the New York Liberty. She also had a brief ankle scare earlier in August.

Anastasiia Olairi Kosu: Listed as out toward the end of the regular season and into the playoffs due to a right foot injury.
Emma Cechova: Ruled out for the remainder of the season while recovering from a torn ACL.
Nia Coffey Nagging Right Shoulder
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2) Age
Howard, McBride, Williams, and Brodie.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/30/2026 2:24:44 PM

David Levine

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Who do we blame for this travesty????

Cheryl Reeve for failing to replace departed frontcourt players? I THINK SO!

Nia Coffey and Natasha Howard were the replacements. Both had fantastic seasons - Howard was an All-Star.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 9/30/2026 2:48:13 PM

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Lynx overachieved (again) this year.

They are one of the least talented teams in the playoffs. They just had everyone maximizing their skill sets and meshing together in the regular season due to outstanding coaching. But as far as talent, there are several teams more talented. I’d say Liberty, Dream, Fever, Mystics, Valkyrie’s are all more talented overall.

Lynx have 2 stars (one a rookie, one coming off a very serious injury) and a bunch of really terrific roleplayers that buy into what Cheryl is selling.

Phee at this point may not be an all star impact wise and they’re really relying on a rookie point guard to have elite impact to create any advantage on the court. That’s tough when teams tighten up and there isn’t anyone who can consistently put pressure on the defense.

Miles clearly didn't look like herself down the stretch. Not sure how much of that was scouting, injury or fatigue. Phee has been a full step slow on both ends since coming back.

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RE: Minnesota Lynx - 10/8/2026 4:27:16 PM

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVPs.

Wilson became the first WNBA player to average 25 points, 50% shooting and 40% on 3-pointers. Her points per game this season ranked second best in WNBA history -- only to her own record two years ago, as she continues adding to a legendary pedigree.

Wilson received 65 out of the 74 first-place votes and nine second place votes. Olivia Miles (442 points; six first-place votes) finished in second place, followed by Kelsey Mitchell (287 points; two first-place votes) in third. Caitlin Clark (212 points; one first-place vote) finished fourth and Breanna Stewart (171 points) was fifth.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50135041/sources-aces-star-aja-wilson-wins-record-5th-wnba-mvp-award

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