Lynx Eliminated by Liberty in Historic First-Round Sweep
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 season ended with an 87-71 Game 2 loss to New York on Sept. 30, completing a 2-0 sweep after the Lynx entered as the No. 1 seed. Newly read scores and Breanna Stewart statistics revisit the series but bring no new Minnesota development. Conflicting Game 1 framing and an undated Finals claim remain unverified.