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Cheryl Reeve anticipates ‘competitive’ semifinal in Lynx’s showdown vs. Sun
Bridget Carleton’s late-game heroics against Sun set up intense semifinal rematch.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is preparing her team for a tough semifinal matchup against the Connecticut Sun, beginning Sunday night in Minnesota. After sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, Reeve expects a tough battle in the best-of-five series.
“It’s going to be competitive, two teams going at it, fighting for a chance to play in the championship and competing for a title,” Reeve said, as reported by Jerry Zgoda of The Minnesota Star Tribune. “So it’s going to be fun.”
The Lynx are coming off a 101-88 win against Phoenix in Game 2, highlighted by a dominant third quarter where Minnesota outscored the Mercury 27-17. A flagrant foul on Bridget Carleton, after being knocked to the court by Phoenix’s Sophie Cunningham, sparked a 7-0 run that helped the Lynx pull away.
“It’s the playoffs,” Carleton said. “It’s going to get physical.”
Physicality was a theme throughout the game, and it’s expected to continue as the Lynx face the Sun. Last season, Connecticut eliminated Minnesota in a three-game series, with the Sun winning the decisive Game 3 on the road. This year, the Lynx have the advantage of hosting three games at home, should the series go the distance.
Reeve was proud of how her team responded to the physicality against Phoenix and anticipates more of the same against Connecticut.
“We stood in there and took a lot of hits,” Reeve said. “That’s probably the thing I’m most proud of.”
Alyssa Thomas, Sun will be a tough foe vs. Lynx
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Carleton, who made a game-winning shot against the Sun in a regular-season matchup last week, echoed Reeve’s sentiments about the importance of toughness and staying level-headed.
“A.T. is a monster,” Carleton said, referring to five-time WNBA All-Star Alyssa Thomas. “They pressure the ball. They make things hard on you offensively. They’re a physical defensive team. They’re going to bring it.”
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