Minnesota Lynx Playoff History

The Minnesota Lynx is a WNBA team based in Minneapolis that has been recognized as one of the leading teams in the league. Founded in 1999, the Lynx has risen to become one of the most successful franchises in the WNBA. They have clinched four WNBA titles in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, which proves their competitiveness in the league. Some of the key players include Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles who have been very instrumental in their successes. The Lynx has also been blessed with a very good coaching bench, headed by Cheryl Reeve, who has been with the Lynx since 2010.

How many times has the Minnesota Lynx made the playoffs?

The Minnesota Lynx have qualified for the playoffs 14 times in their 26-year history of the team. They played their first playoff in 2003 and have been a perennial contender in the WNBA, especially in the 2010s. The Lynx’s playoff performance is well illustrated by their four WNBA titles in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

During their playoffs, the Lynx have been characterized by their ability to fight and demonstrate team cohesion. They have made the WNBA finals 6 times, and their most successful run was from 2011 to 2017 when they made the finals in six seasons out of seven. This era was characterized by outstanding performances of players such as Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, and Sylvia Fowles under the stewardship of head coach Cheryl Reeve.

Minnesota Lynx Playoff Record

The Minnesota Lynx have reached the playoffs 14 times and have won the WNBA championships 4 times. They started their playoff run in 2003, reaching that high for the first time since their inception in 1999, and have since then become a force to reckon with in the WNBA. The team was able to make playoffs every year from 2011 to 2017, except 2014, and won the championship in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. This period was under the guidance of the head coach Cheryl Reeve.

Number of conference finals won

The Minnesota Lynx have won the conference finals six times, and started their dominance in 2011, their first WNBA Finals appearance and continued to be a regular appearance over the years till 2017, failing to reach the Finals only once in that period, in 2014. They won the Conference Finals in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Number of WNBA championships won

The Minnesota Lynx have established themselves as a powerhouse in the WNBA, winning four championships during their most dominant era in the 2010s. Below mentioned is a detailed account of the team’s title-winning years in the WNBA:

Year	Head Coach	Against	Finals Score
2011	Cheryl Reeve	Atlanta Dream	3-0
2013	Cheryl Reeve	Atlanta Dream	3-0
2015	Cheryl Reeve	Indiana Fever	3-2
2017	Cheryl Reeve	Los Angeles Sparks	3-2

Minnesota Lynx's Last Playoff Appearance

The Minnesota Lynx last participated in the playoffs in 2023. In the first round, they were up against the Connecticut Sun but they were defeated in the series. After having a very successful regular season, the Lynx were eliminated in the first round after a very close encounter with the Sun. The campaign demonstrated the team’s spirit and desire to win but they failed to achieve their championship dreams.

What is the biggest playoff series comeback in the Minnesota Lynx history?

The 2017 WNBA finals saw one of the most memorable playoff comebacks in the Minnesota Lynx franchise. The Lynx were trailing 2-1 in the best-of-five series and were on the brink of elimination. But they proved their character and desire to win by winning the next two games and thus emerging as champions. In Game 4 they won a very important game on the road and in Game 5 they won a very close game 85-76.