Connecticut Sun (28-12, 14-6 Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT
WNBA Playoff Semifinals:
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun.
The Lynx are 16-4 on their home court. Minnesota is sixth in the WNBA averaging 82.0 points and shooting 44.8 percent from the field.
The Sun went 14-6 away. Connecticut is ninth in the WNBA with 33.5 rebounds per game led by Alyssa Thomas averaging 8.4.
Minnesota averages 82.0 points, which is 8.4 more per game than Connecticut’s 73.6. Connecticut shot 44.4% from the field this season, which is 3.4 percentage points higher than the 41.0% shooting average of Minnesota opponents.
TOP PERFORMERS: Alanna Smith is averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 blocks for the Lynx.
Thomas is averaging 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals for the Sun.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 7-3, averaging 82.2 points, 31.3 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% since the land. Their opponents average 78.8 points per game.
Sun: 6-4, averaging 81.8 points, 33.8 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. Their opponents average 75.4 points.
INJURIES: Lynx: None listed.
Sun: None listed.
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