Lynx Face Late-Season Consistency Test Before Playoffs
Key Questions
Which team are analysts predicting to win the WNBA championship?
Analysts predict the Minnesota Lynx will win the championship based on their 22-6 record and top-3 rankings. They highlight the Lynx's ability to stop A'ja Wilson from sweeping WNBA honors.
Who are the Lynx players mentioned for individual awards?
Gabby Williams is picked for Defensive Player of the Year and Paige Bueckers for MVP. Olivia Miles is also noted as part of the Lynx roster that could disrupt A'ja Wilson's honors.
What is the Lynx's ranking in the latest WNBA Power Rankings?
The Lynx are ranked No. 2 in the WNBA Power Rankings. This reflects their strong performance discussed by analysts on CBS Sports HQ.
Minnesota's 89-81 Atlanta loss ended its eight-game road streak and produced a second straight defeat, leaving the 31-9 Lynx short of clinching the No. 1 seed with four games left. Late-game execution, turnovers, rebounding and interior defense remain concerns before the Sept. 18 home matchup with New York.