Whalen, Augustus need to get going for Lynx in WNBA Finals

Wing Marissa Coleman (16 points) was also a threat from outside.

Will the new fans and the support of their National Basketball Association counterparts be enough for the Lynx to even the series at one game apiece? Everybody knows they need to do more. “We trust one another and we understand that no matter what happens through the course of a game, if we come together we’re going to put ourselves in a position to win”. F Maya Moore (27 points) and C Sylvia Fowles (21) scored 48 of Minnesota’s 69 points, but also committed 11 of the team’s 15 turnovers.

“How do we lose that game?”

Coach Cheryl Reeve was blunt after the game in assessing the poor play from the two veterans. “We just didn’t do the little things at key times”.

Game 2 is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.at Target Center. Show the same determination and energy the Fever showed in Game 1.

In this October 4, 2015, photo, Minnesota Lynx’s Lindsay Whalen… Indiana limited her ability to get into the lane and create looks for herself and others. “It’s fun to watch”. The Indiana Fever are averaging 77.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 75.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting. After all, opposing teams are only focusing so much on her because they know the type of player she is.

In this October. 4, 2015, photo, Minnesota Lynx’s Seimone Augustus, …

The Lynx are playing in their fourth finals in the last five years. She said she will look at ways to free Whalen up. They are often seen chatting during the game, collaborating on strategies and adjustments.

January scored seven straight Indiana factors, Catchings received on the board after an Zero-for-Four begin and Erlana Larkins beat the buzzer with a layup to give Indiana a 35-29 lead on the break.

Last month, Diana Taurasi made headlines after buying 333 tickets for every Phoenix Mercury home playoff game.