Lynx aim for redemption in WNBA playoffs after strong regular season
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx, with a record of 31-9, are poised for a strong playoff run as they aim for their first WNBA championship since 2017. The Lynx, led by rookie Olivia Miles, are drawing inspiration from their 2017 title run, fueled by a desire for payback following last season's playoff exit. The team was a top seed in 2025 but lost in the conference semi-finals after a string of injuries. Current player Natasha Howard emphasizes the team's determination to prove doubters wrong as they prepare for postseason competition.
- •Lynx hold a 31-9 record with four games remaining in the regular season.
- •Natasha Howard returns to the Lynx, contributing to their title aspirations.
- •Minnesota seeks to redeem themselves after losing in the 2024 finals.
- •Lynx are aiming to silence critics who doubt their playoff capabilities.
- •Olivia Miles leads the team into a crucial postseason.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
- 10:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
"Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year? Williams Arena (now known as The Barn) in Minneapolis was packed to capacity on 4 October 2017, when Cheryl Reeve sent Sylvia Fowles into Game 5 of the WNBA finals and watched her take off. Reeve, chasing her fourth championship after losing out in 2016, had learned her lesson the previous year, when she put Fowles back into a finals game too late. Fowles answered the call. She racked up 17 points and broke her own WNBA rebounds record with 20. Her effort was matched by that of Maya Moore, with 18 points and 10 rebounds; Lindsay Whalen, who had 17 points and eight assists; and Seimone Augustus, who added another 14 points, six assists and six rebounds. The Lynx showed out, clinching the franchise’s fourth title, with Fowles named finals MVP. Continue reading...
"Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year?
- The Guardian SportSep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year? Williams Arena (now known as The Barn) in Minneapolis was packed to capacity on 4 October 2017, when Cheryl Reeve sent Sylvia Fowles into Game 5 of the WNBA finals and watched her take off. Reeve, chasing her fourth championship after losing out in 2016, had learned her lesson the previous year, when she put Fowles back into a finals game too late. Fowles answered the call. She racked up 17 points and broke her own WNBA rebounds record with 20. Her effort was matched by that of Maya Moore, with 18 points and 10 rebounds; Lindsay Whalen, who had 17 points and eight assists; and Seimone Augustus, who added another 14 points, six assists and six rebounds. The Lynx showed out, clinching the franchise’s fourth title, with Fowles named finals MVP. Continue reading...
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