The Sparks and the Lynx are even more dangerous than they were in 2016
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There have been plenty of surprises this WNBA season, but the two teams at the top of the standing have not been among them. The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and the defending champion Los Angeles Sparks both earned a double bye straight into the semifinalThe Sparks and the Lynx are even more dangerous than they were in 2016
There have been plenty of surprises this WNBA season, but the two teams at the top of the standing have not been among them. The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and the defending champion Los Angeles Sparks both earned a double bye straight into the semifinals thanks to their great regular-season performances. When the Washington Mystics travel to Minneapolis and the Phoenix Mercury head out to L.A. on Tuesday night, the road teams are likely in for a rude awakening – it turns out, the Lynx and the Sparks are still pretty good. In fact, both teams have actually improved since their battle royale in the 2016 finals. After losing in a nail-bitingly close Game 5 last year, the Lynx came back to the WNBA ready for business. They won the first nine games of the season, and finished the year with a league-best 27-7 record. They come into the playoffs hot, on a three-game winning streak, and with home-court advantage. As a team, they once again lead the league in offensive rating and defensive rating, Read more