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June 8th - Minnesota Lynx at Washington Mystics Postgame Materials

June 8, 2021 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release


Lynx Notes

Napheesa Collier led the Lynx in scoring with 22 points, her 14th career 20+ point effort, nine rebounds, a career-high-tying four steals and a season-high three blocks. This marks her 12th career game with three or more blocks.

Sylvia Fowles finished with 15 points, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. She added five rebounds and three steals, accounting for her second-straight game with at least three steals.

According to Across the Timeline, with seven made free throws tonight, Fowles moved into 13th all-time in league history for free throws made, passing Yolanda Griffith (1,232).

In her fourth minute of play, Fowles eclipsed the 5,000-minute mark as a Lynx player.

In 35:00 minutes of play, Layshia Clarendon scored 14 points, seven rebounds and a team-high-tying six assists. This marks his third double-digit performance of the season and the second time they have led the team in assists.

Off the bench, Crystal Dangerfield tallied 10 points, four rebounds and six assists. She now has five 10+ point games off the bench (four this season).

Team Notes

The Lynx trailed 70-56 going into the final frame before scoring a season-high 25 fourth quarter points to cut the deficit to four.

Led by Fowles' seven made free throws and Collier's six made free throws, the Lynx tallied a season high in team free throws made with 23, surpassing their previous mark of 19 (vs Atlanta on June 6th).

Mystics Notes

Tina Charles led all scorers with 31 points, shooting 9-of-18 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line. This accounts for her 17th career 30+ point game.

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