Lynx Notebook
September 6, 2011 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Fan Appreciation Night
This Thursday's game against the Chicago Sky is Fan Appreciation Night Presented by TCF Bank. In order to say "Thank You" to the fans, everyone in attendance will receive a complimentary team poster, courtesy of IdentiSys. Following the game, the entire Lynx roster will sign autographs during a 30-minute autograph session on the court. Fans are encouraged to stick around and get their favorite Lynx memorabilia signed by the Lynx stars. The game will also feature special messages from Lynx players on the videoboard to thank the fans for their dedication and ongoing support throughout the season.
Playoff Tickets on Sale
Lynx playoff tickets are currently on sale now! Lower-level tickets are available for the Western Conference Semifinals for as low as $10. Playoff strips, which include tickets to all three playoff rounds, are also available. All tickets can be purchased by calling the Lynx front office at 612-673-8400 or by visiting LynxBasketball.com.
LINDSAY WHALEN tied her single-season career high and the Lynx single-season franchise record with her 184th assist of the season on Sunday at New York.
MAYA MOORE has totaled 15 three- pointers over her last five games and ranks eighth in the league in three-point field goals made with 54.
REBEKKAH BRUNSON broke her own franchise record for defensive rebounds in a season last week and is just 16 rebounds shy of matching her club record for total rebounds in a season (310).
TAJ McWILLIAMS- FRANKLIN matched a career-high with five steals against Washington on Tuesday.
SEIMONE AUGUSTUS is shooting 49.9% from the field this season, 11th in the WNBA and her highest mark since 2007.
Lynx Among WNBA Leaders
- Rebekkah Brunson ranks 3rd in rebounding (9.2 rpg), 5th in field goal percentage (.520) and 35th in scoring (10.4 ppg).
- Lindsay Whalen ranks 1st in assists (5.8 apg), 2nd in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.56), T-9th in field goal percentage (.511) and 16th in scoring (13.9 ppg).
- Seimone Augustus ranks 8th in scoring (16.1 ppg), 11th in field goal percentage (.499) and 11th in free throw percentage (.865).
- Maya Moore ranks 21st in scoring (13.1 ppg), 25th in rebounds (4.6 rpg), T-23rd in assists (2.7 apg) and T-11th in steals (1.44 spg).
UPCOMING SEASON SCHEDULE
Number of the Week - 25 : With their win over the Liberty on Sunday, the Lynx improved to 25-7, becoming the 12th team in WNBA history to record 25+ wins in a season. Eight of the previous 11 teams went on to win the WNBA Championship, while the other three lost to the eventual champions.
SEASON SNAPSHOT
Overall Record: 25-7
Home: 13-3
Away: 12-4
Vs. Eastern Conference: 8-3
Vs. Western Conference: 17-4
Last 10: 8-2
Thursday, Sept. 8 vs. Chicago 7:00 p.m. FS North | NBA TV BOB 106.1
Friday, Sept. 11 at Phoenix 5:00 p.m. FS North | BOB 106
Western Conference Semifinals
Thursday, Sept. 15 OR Friday, Sept. 16
Opponent and Time TBD
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from September 6, 2011
- Los Angeles Sparks Annual Latino Heritage Night Set for September 10 - Los Angeles Sparks
- Lynx Notebook - Minnesota Lynx
- DeWanna Bonner Named Western Conference Player of the Week - Phoenix Mercury
- Connecticut's Charles and Phoenix's Bonner Named Players of the Week - WNBA
- Mystics Update - Washington Mystics
- Lynx to Host Fan Appreciation Night this Thursday - Minnesota Lynx
- Ivory Latta to Miss Remainder of the Season, Betty Lennox Day-to-Day - Tulsa Shock
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