Lynx vs. Chicago- Tonight, May 29- 7:00 PM- UIC Pavilion- BOB FM 106
Published on May 28, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Lynx vs. Chicago Sky- Tonight, Thursday, May 29- 7:00 PM- UIC Pavilion- BOB FM 106 Minnesota will travel to the Windy City tonight to take on the Chicago Sky in the first of two matchups this season. Chicago enters tonight's game at 1-1, having lost to Seattle 67-61 on opening night and defeating Sacramento 87-77 on May 22. Through two games, Candice Dupree and Armintie Price share the scoring lead for the Sky, averaging 14.5 ppg. 2008 first-round pick (second overall) Sylvia Fowles leads Chicago in rebounding, averaging 7.0 rpg. The Sky lead the all-time series 3-1 and have won three straight after Minnesota's 90-82 victory in the teams' first ever meeting (July 19, 2006 at Target Center). Seimone Augustus led Minnesota in scoring last season versus Chicago, tallying 27.0 ppg in two contests, including 31 points in an 82-77 loss back on May 25, 2007 at Target Center. Tonight's game can be heard on the radio home of the Lynx, BOB FM 106 with Alan Horton calling the action. Tonight's game can also be seen on NBA TV. After the game, the Lynx will return home to face the defending WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury at Target Center on Saturday.
LYNX DEFEAT COMETS; IMPROVE TO 2-0 FOR FIRST TIME SINCE INAUGURAL SEASON LYNX 98, COMETS 92 (OT) Seimone Augustus scored 25 points and Nicky Anosike tallied 16 of her 20 after halftime as the Lynx rallied to beat Houston, 98-92 in overtime, on Tuesday night at Reliant Arena. Tina Thompson scored the game's first eight points and had 12 in the opening period to stake the Comets to a 26-17 lead. Noelle Quinn capped a 10-0 start to the second period, putting Minnesota in front, but Houston countered with 15 unanswered points and took its biggest lead of the night at 41-27 on a Thompson 3-pointer. The Lynx narrowed it to eight by halftime, and pulled even when Candice Wiggins' jumper made it 59-59 with 2:01 left in the third quarter. However, Matee Ajavon beat the buzzer to rebuild a 68-62 Comets lead, and another Ajavon basket pushed the advantage to 80-68 midway through the fourth. Anosike keyed a finishing 13-2 outburst for Minnesota, and Augustus' basket with 25.9 seconds to play forced overtime, where the Lynx never trailed en route to halting a five-game skid against Houston. Augustus pulled in a career-high nine rebounds and Anna DeForge contributed 19 points for Minnesota. Thompson paced the Comets with 20 points and nine boards.
LYNX UPCOMING SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time (CST) Radio TV
Thursday, May 29 Chicago Sky UIC Pavilion 7:00 PM BOB FM 106 NBA 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
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.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from May 28, 2008
- Lynx vs. Chicago- Tonight, May 29- 7:00 PM- UIC Pavilion- BOB FM 106 - Minnesota Lynx
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