Minnesota Lynx Attempt To Get Back On Track

The Minnesota Lynx have gone from 5-0 and ranked 2nd in the WNBA Power Rankings to 6-4 and number 4 in the Power Rankings in just 10 days.

Tonight they take on the Detroit Shock.

Game Preview

It's 2 In A Row For The Lynx - Fall Out Of Conference Lead

The Minnesota Lynx have lost their 2nd game in a row, this time to the Sacramento Monarchs 82-78.

No longer can the Lynx sneak up on the league.

WNBA | Lynx | Monarchs | Box Score | Recap | Standings

Suns Live up to #1 Power Ranking

The Minnesota Lynx blow a 9 point halftime lead and lose for the second time in a week to the same Connecticut Suns. The final was 75 - 66.

Lynx | Suns | WNBA | Recap | Box Score

Week 4 WNBA Power Rankings

Tonight it is Number 1 vs. Number 2

2008 WNBA.com POWER RANKINGS: June 10
	TEAM (last week's ranking)	W/L	NOTES
1	Connecticut (5)	7-1	Mike Thibault's Sun have won four straight games, including last Friday's matchup against the then-unbeaten Lynx. Tamika Whitmore and Asjha Jones are both playing at an All-Star level and Lindsay Whalen may not be flashy, but she is quietly establishing herself as the league's most reliable point guard. But tonight's ESPN2 game in Minnesota could quickly take away Connecticut's top seed.
2	Minnesota (2)	6-1	The Lynx lost last Friday to the No. 1 Sun, but Minnesota remains the surprise of the 2008 season to this point. They bring a 3-0 home record into tonight's rematch with Connecticut, and with a win they could easily vault into the top spot. The Lynx are a close second to the Mercury in points per game and their offense is firing on all cylinders as rookies Candice Wiggins, Nicky Anosike and Charde Houston continue to impress and with third-year vet Seimone Augustus putting up MVP numbers. There are reports that injured point guard Lindsey Harding will return to practice today, as well.

Lynx Bounce Back - Increase Division Lead

The Minnesota Lynx bounced back from their first loss this season with a 12 point win over the San Antonio Silver Stars 90-78.

WNBA | Lynx | Silver Stars | Recap | Box Score | Standings

Whalen/Sun Hand Lynx First Loss

Somehow, you just knew it wouldn't last throughout the season but we fans held out hope. There was some small satisfaction that Lindsay Whalen was a part of our disappointment. 78-77 was the final as the Suns handed our Lynx their first loss of the season.

One small note - Coach Z normally goes with 11 players but cut that down to 9 for this game. The playing time for a few players has dropped some over the past 3 games as the team begins to have everyone define their roles a little better.

Video Recap | Lynx | Sun | Box Score | Recap | WNBA

Lynx now #2 in WNBA Rankings

If you were to include the pre-season the Lynx have lost only 1 game this season, to the L.A. Sparks.

In this weeks Power Rankings the Sparks are #1 and the Lynx are #2.

Last year the Lynx were 10-24. This season the have opened up with a 5-0 start and are the darling story of the WNBA if you can get by the suprising number of injuries so far.

Wiggins scores 22 as Lynx move to 5-0

So far, so good. Now in just his second season, Coach Z has lead the Minnesota Lynx to a best ever 5-0 start and a 1 game lead in the Western Conference Standings.

Lynx Home | Dream Home | WNBA | Box Score | Game Recap |

NOW AT 4-0 THE LYNX CONTINUE TO SUPRISE

Another game, another win. This time there was no need to battle back from a 3 or more possession deficit.

Lynx | Mercury | Box Score | Recap | Game Info | WNBA

LYNX NOW 3-0

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

The Minnesota Lynx are the WNBA's only undefeated team.

The recent doormat for the WNBA over the last couple of years have reeled off a 3-0 start including 2-0 on the road. Last season the Lynx couldn't buy a road win.

Tough defense against the Chicago Sky (1-2) resulted in a 75-69 win for the Minnesota Lynx (3-0).

See below for complete game information including the box score, game recap, and team links.

Lynx Sky Box Score Recap Game Info WNBA

OPENING TEXT FROM THE SKY WEBSITE - The Chicago Sky were within two points of the Minnesota Lynx in the final minute on Thursday, but couldn't get any closer, losing at home 75-69. Sylvia Fowles led the way for Chicago with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

OPENING TEXT FROM THE LYNX WEBSITE - No team in the previous nine seasons of Minnesota Lynx history had ever started a season 3-0, but the 2008 squad did just that with a 75-69 win over the Chicago Sky Thursday night.

Lynx Get First Road Win Since 2006

For complete details please visit one (or more) of the following links:

Game Info | Recap | Boxscore | Play By Play | Lynx Home | Comets Home |

Lynx Defuse Shock in Home Opener

The following is part of a story on the Minnesota Lynx website:

Mike Trudell
Lynx Reporter

Heading into Minnesota's season-opening contest against the Detroit Shock Sunday afternoon at Target Center, one expected the Lynx to put forth a solid 40-minute effort. After all, head coach Don Zierden's team did as much in nearly each and every game last season.

Well, let's just say that expectations were exceeded.

Not only was Minnesota's energy fantastic from the beginning, but all three of its 2008 draft picks were absolutely terrific in helping to deliver an improbable 84-70 victory over the defending Eastern Conference champs.

To read more - Click Here

The following are links to stories related to this game:
WNBA.COM This will include the AP news story, box score, and NBA-TV highlights.
StarTribune - Lynx local paper coverage
PioneerPress - Lynx local paper coverage
The Detroit News - Shock local paper coverage
ESPN Message Board
Inside Hoops Message Board
Yahoo Message Board
Lynx Fan's Message Board
Shock Fan's Message Board
Minnesota Lynx official web site
Detroit Shock official web site
WNBA official web site

If you want us to list a message board not mentioned - drop us an e-mail to wnba@communityhoops.com.

Lynx Select Stanford’s Candice Wiggins in 08 WNBA Draft

The following is from the Minnesota Lynx web site. They also have a couple of audio clips.

The Minnesota Lynx today selected Stanford University guard Candice Wiggins, the 2008 State Farm Wade Trophy winner for National Player of the Year, with the team's third overall pick of the 2008 WNBA Draft.

"It is very exciting to be able to add an elite player like Candice Wiggins to our roster with our first pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft," said Lynx Chief Operating Officer Roger Griffith. "She has been one of the best players in the nation in each of her four collegiate seasons. She was certainly one of the best players in the draft, which she proved throughout the NCAA Tournament. Throughout her career she has shown an amazing intensity and incredible passion for basketball that Lynx fans and women's basketball fans throughout the state of Minnesota will really enjoy watching this summer and for many years to come.".


To read more CLICK HERE

Lynx - War Room Blog

The following is from the Minnesota Lynx web site:

Well folks, the 2008 WNBA Draft is now finished.

Overall, it was a very positive day for the Minnesota Lynx Organization.

“We got the three things we wanted,” explained Coach Z. “Wiggins, a big and an athlete.”

Gillom summed up this eventful, memorable day with one simple statement: “It’s all gooood.”

For more on this CLICK HERE

Photo's from the 2008 Slam Bash

Photo's that we took are below but if you want to see the
Photo Gallery on the Minnesota Lynx Webste click here.

WNBA All-Star Katie Smith
Timberwolves and Lynx broadcaster Lea B. Olson
future WNBA star Lindsey Harding
Gophers head coach Pam Borton
2008 U.S. National Team Coach Anne Donovan
Hall of Famer and TV analysts Cheryl Miller
Hall of Famer and TV analysts Nancy Lieberman
WNBA President Donna Orender

Community Hoops Director of
Player Skill Development Lisl vonSteinbergs
Community Hoops Co-Program Director Tony Geer
Lynx Vice President of Business Operations Angela Taylor
WNBA President Donna Orender
Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven

Community Hoops Co-Program Director Jamiela Taylor
WNBA President Donna Orender

Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven
WNBA All-Star Katie Smith

Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven
WNBA All-Star Katie Smith
future WNBA star Lindsey Harding
Hall of Famer and TV analysts Cheryl Miller



Hall of Famer and TV analysts Cheryl Miller
Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven



Frank Sentwali
Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven




Hall of Famer and TV analysts Cheryl Miller
Community Hoops Co-Program Director Jamiela Taylor



Community Hoops Co-Program Director Jamiela Taylor
Community Hoops Player Advisor Onika Nicole Craven
Community Hoops Co-Program Director Tony Geer
Community Hoops Director of
Player Skill Development Lisl vonSteinbergs

RECAP - 1st Annual Minnesota Lynx SLAM BASH

It was a great evening of awards, recognition, and discussion. I will post some comments, quotes, pictures, and yes some interviews on Friday and over the next weekend. Needless to say, when Cheryl Miller, Lindsey Harding, Angela Taylor, Donna Orender, and Lea B. Olsen (just to mention a few) take the time to pose for pictures and/or do interviews with you big props have to go out, they will.

1st Annual Minnesota Lynx SLAM BASH

1st Annual Minnesota Lynx
SLAM BASH
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Minnesota Lynx 10th Anniversary Celebration

To kick off the celebration of their 10th Anniversary, and in conjunction with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Minnesota Lynx will host the inaugural "Slam Bash," an annual event that will honor men and women who have made exceptional contributions to women's sports.

A culmination of unparalleled sophistication and elegance, "Slam Bash" will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at International Market Square, located at:

275 Market Street in Minneapolis. The celebration will consist of a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner, a panel discussion featuring nationally recognized figures in women's sports, an award presentation honoring local men and women who have made exceptional contributions to the community, and a keynote address from

WNBA President Donna Orender.

KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist Belinda Jensen will serve as the emcee of the event, which will also feature Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers and television commentators Cheryl Miller and Nancy Lieberman, Minnesota Lynx point guard Lindsey Harding, and other distinguished guests.

Special Guests include:

Cheryl Miller
Gold Medal Olympian

Belinda Jensen
Kare 11 Chief Meteorologist

Donna Orender
WNBA President & Keynote Speaker

Nancy Lieberman
ESPN Basketball Analyst

Pam Borton
University of Minnesota Head Coach

Lindsey Harding
2007 #1 Draft Pick

…..and more!