wnba Game Recap
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx Wrap - Minnesota Wins 76-70
The Lynx got a 33-point performance from Napheesa Collier, who added 11 rebounds as Minnesota ran past Connecticut 76-70 on Friday at Target Center.
The Lynx earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -16.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 157.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Jessica Shepard had 13 points for Minnesota and Natisha Hiedeman chipped in with 11 points. Jessica Shepard had 4 assists for the Lynx, while Napheesa Collier was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Connecticut got 22 points from Marina Mabrey in a losing cause and another 12 points from Haley Peters. Marina Mabrey contributed 6 assists for the Sun, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 10 rebounds.
The Lynx hit the break losing 45-35 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-31.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head on the road to face Atlanta.