
Minnesota vs. New York Postgame Notes
August 5, 2023 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
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High Points High Rebounds High Assists
Minnesota Lynx Collier - 18 Shepard - 11 Allen - 10
New York Liberty Ionescu - 18 Jones - 17 Vandersloot - 7
Lynx Notes
Napheesa Collier led the Lynx tonight, hitting 18 points on 8-of-18 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. She added eight boards, two assists, two steals and one block in 35:14 minutes.
Leading Minnesota tonight on the boards, Jessica Shepard ended the evening with seven points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Tonight marks her 20th career 10+ rebound game and the seventh of the season.
Lindsay Allen helped push the offensive efforts, ending the game with a game-high and career-high-tying 10 assists. This marks the second time of her career with 10+ assists, the last occurrence was 10 assists on Sept. 19, 2021 against Chicago.
Liberty Notes
Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty in scoring this evening with 18 points, while adding five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 30:01.
Jonquel Jones notched a double-double with her 15 points and 17 rebounds at the end of the game.
Next Game
The Lynx will head to Chicago to take on the Sky on Tuesday, August 8. Tip is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT and will air on Bally Sports North Extra.
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