Lynx Fall to Storm in Front of 12,276 Fans at Target Center
Published on July 22, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Tuesday's Lynx game
lynx can't weather the storm
lynx 73, storm 76
The Minnesota Lynx cut a one-time 17-point deficit to just one with 1:23 left in the fourth quarter, but they would get no closer as Minnesota dropped a 76-73 decision to the Seattle Storm in a Tuesday matinee at the Target Center in front of 12,276 fans. The two teams played evenly in the first quarter, but the Storm was able to build a nine-point advantage going into the intermission behind Sue Bird's 13 first-half points. It didn't get much better for the Lynx in the third quarter as they saw the Storm's lead balloon to 17 points with 2:36 left to play in the quarter. The Lynx were able to battle back and close the third with a 10-2 run however, trimming the deficit to single digits going into the final quarter of play. After playing even for the first five minutes of the final quarter, the Lynx went on a 13-2 run, cutting the Storm's lead to just one with 1:23 left to play. After two free throws by Storm forward Carmille Little, the Lynx found themselves down three with 7.5 seconds left to play. Candice Wiggins had an opportunity to tie on a last-second three, but the shot was off target and the Lynx fell as the hard fought comeback came up short. The Storm had four players score in double figures, with guard Sue Bird leading the way with a game-high 22 points. Forward Swin Cash posted a double-double, netting 17 points and collecting 11 rebounds. Minnesota was led by rookie Charde Houston's 16 points off the bench. With the loss, the Lynx fell to 11-12 on the season. The Lynx will now travel to east to take on the Indiana Fever this Thursday before returning home Friday to battle the San Antonio Silver Stars.
THURsday's lynx game
LYNX VS. FEVER - THURSDAY, JULY 24 - 6 PM - CONSECO FIELDHOUSE- BOB FM106
The Minnesota Lynx will travel Thursday to Indiana to battle the Fever for the first time this season. The Lynx have recorded just one victory (1-6) at Conseco Fieldhouse and trail in the all-time series 9-5. The two teams faced off in the 2008 preseason, when the Lynx earned a 78-64 victory behind Navonda Moore's game high 16 points. The Lynx will look to get back to the .500 mark on the road this Thursday, as they currently stand at 5-6 when playing away from the Target Center. Indiana currently sits at 11-11, good for the final playoff spot in the East. Lynx assistant coach Julie Plank will make her return to Indiana after serving as an assistant coach with the Fever for eight years. Thursday's game can be heard on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM106 with Lynx radio announcer Alan Horton on the call.
Minnesota Lynx to Host U.S. Bank Lynx Go Pink Presented by Qdoba, Melting Pot and KSTC-Channel 45
Minnesota will host its second-annual U.S. Bank Lynx Go Pink fund-raiser on Saturday, July 26th, from 3-5:30 p.m. The Lynx will transform Target Center into a pink carnival to raise funds to support the Jean Stankoski Scholarship Fund and the Minnesota Lynx Foundation. Doors to the Target Center open at 3 p.m., where guests can enjoy carnival fare from corn dogs to cotton candy and try their hand at their favorite games staffed by the Minnesota Lynx players and coaches. This event is a great opportunity to get autographs and photos. In addition, guests will be able to bid on memorabilia, experiences and gift cards at the silent auction or take a spin on the prize wheel.
LYNX TICKET INFO
Tickets for Friday's home game vs. San Antonio 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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