Lynx Daily- Lynx Defeat Chicago, Improve to 3-0 for First Time in Franchise History
Published on May 30, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
THURSDAY'S LYNX GAME LYNX IMPROVE TO 3-0 FOR FIRST TIME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY LYNX 75, CHICAGO 69 Seimone Augustus scored 19 points and Charde Houston collected nine of her 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Lynx held on for a 75-69 victory at Chicago on Thursday night at the UIC Pavilion. Anna DeForge's jumper staked Minnesota to a 14-9 lead midway through the opening quarter, but Candice Dupree capped an 8-2 start to the second that put the Sky on top 23-20. After back-to-back treys from DeForge and Augustus reclaimed the lead for Minnesota, Chicago finished the half with a 12-4 push to go ahead 38-34. Sylvia Fowles gave the Sky their biggest lead of the night at 46-38 with 5:33 left in the third, before Augustus started a 12-1 response and the Lynx carried a 55-54 advantage into the final period. Chicago erased a six-point deficit when Dupree's jumper knotted it at 66-66 with 1:42 to play. However, Nicky Anosike's basket was followed by a 3-pointer from Candice Wiggins, and Minnesota sealed the win behind free throws from Augustus and Houston. Augustus pulled down a career-high nine rebounds and DeForge chipped in 15 points for the Lynx. Fowles topped Chicago with 16 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, while Dupree finished with 12 points.
NEXT LYNX GAME LYNX VS MERCURY- SATURDAY, MAY 31- 7 P.M.- TARGET CENTER The Lynx will return home to Target Center Sunday night to battle the defending WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury. Minnesota is looking to begin 2-0 at home for the first time since its inaugural 1999 season, which started with back-to-back wins over Detroit (68-51 on June 12) and Utah (78-54 on June 14). The Lynx went 1-3 versus Phoenix last season, their lone win coming on Phoenix's home floor, a 90-85 decision. Seimone Augustus led the Lynx in scoring last season versus the Mercury, averaging 18.5 ppg in four contests. Phoenix has started the 2008 season slowly, going 0-3 in its first three games, falling victim to Los Angeles, San Antonio and Seattle. The Mercury has two of the five WNBA scoring leaders, including scoring leader Cappie Poindexter (25.3 ppg). Minnesota will travel to the desert on Sept. 3rd and Phoenix will return to Minnesota to finish off the three-game series Sept. 12 at Target Center. Saturday's game is part of the Minnesota Lynx Go Red for Women Night, honoring women who have been affected by breast cancer. The game can be heard on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM 106.1 with Alan Horton on the call. Minnesota will return to the road following the game, traveling to Atlanta on Tuesday, June 3 to take on the expansion Dream.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY PACK Fans can use the Friends & Family Pack to receive a discount on Lynx tickets for every Saturday home game. The Friends & Family Pack includes four tickets and four exclusive Lynx gifts for only $30. The gift changes every game. The first opportunity for fans to purchase the Friends & Family Pack is this Saturday vs. Phoenix. Fans must print out the coupon from lynxbasketball.com and redeem at the Target Center Box Office to receive the discount.
LYNX UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
Location
Time (CST)
Radio
TV
Saturday, May 31
Phoenix Mercury
Target Center
7:00 PM
BOB FM 106
None
Tuesday, June 3
Atlanta Dream
Phillips Arena
6:00 PM
BOB FM 106
None
Friday, June 6
Connecticut Sun
Mohegan Sun Arena
6:00 PM
BOB FM 106
None
Sunday, June 8
San Antonio
Target Center
5:00 PM
BOB FM 106
FSN
Tuesday, June 10
Connecticut Sun
Target Center
7:00 PM
BOB FM 106
ESPN 2
LYNX TICKET INFO Tickets for the Saturday, May 31 home game vs. the defending WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury can be purchased online at www.lynxbasketball.com or by calling 612-673-8400 or at the Target Center Box Office.
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