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The Minnesota Lynx are taking on the Connecticut Sun for their Game 5 bout in the semifinals. WNBA guard Courtney Williams was energized as she made her way to the arena with her father. Williams also wore a special pair of shorts that featured legendary NBA stars.
The series is tied at 2-2, and both teams are focused on prolonging their postseason and making it to the WNBA Finals. Minnesota led the series, 2-1 ahead of Game 4 but was unable to follow through.
However, Williams seemed locked in as she puts on a pair of shorts that show Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose.
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Last game, Williams wasn't as aggressive as the team needed her to be. She finished with 11 points, four assists and two steals. Throughout the semifinals, she's averaged 13 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
The Lynx need more from her for Game 5 as they try to save their season and set up a clash against the New York Liberty in the finals.
When was the last time the Minnesota Lynx made the WNBA Finals?
If the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Sun tonight, they will have the opportunity to return to the biggest stage. They've done a better job so far in the playoffs than last year as they failed to get past Connecticut in the first round.
The last time the Lynx were in the Finals was in 2017. Under the same head coach, Cheryl Reeve, the team overcame the LA Sparks in the final round. The organization finished the 2017 season with a title. Sylvia Fowles led the team and earned the Finals MVP award following the series.
The 6-6 former WNBA center averaged 17.8 points, 15.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocks for the team. In the final game of the series, she dominated the boards and had 20 rebounds, including 13 defensive boards.
Overall, the Lynx have made the finals six times since joining the league in 1999. They've won the WNBA championship four times (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017). Reeve was their head coach on each of their championship runs. They look to give their head coach another ring before their season ends.
