Minnesota Lynx Clinch 2021 WNBA Playoff Berth
September 2, 2021 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL - With Tuesday night's 74-66 win over the New York Liberty at Target Center, the Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoffs berth for their 11th consecutive season, the longest active streak in the league and second-longest such run in WNBA history (Indiana, 2005-2016). It marks Minnesota's 13th overall WNBA Playoff appearance.
Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in postseason history with 41 wins (.672), is the only head coach to reach the WNBA Playoffs in 11 straight seasons with the same franchise.
The 2021 WNBA Playoffs schedule and ticket information will be released at a later date. Fans can register for priority access to become the first to know when playoff tickets go on sale by visiting lynxbasketball.com/priority-access.
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- Michaela Onyenwere Named Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for August - New York Liberty
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