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The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun square off in the decisive Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals on Friday night, with the best-of-five series tied at 1-1. The series has been the closest, with both teams exchanging blows.
The Sun upset the Lynx in Game 1 to steal home-court advantage with a 73-70 win, while in Game 2, Minnesota leveled the series with a 77-70 victory. The all-important Game 3 will play a vital role in deciding who advances to the WNBA Finals next week.
The last time the Lynx were in Connecticut, it was in a 78-76 victory spurred by the dominant play of Napheesa Collier. She outplayed the Sun’s two stars, DeWanna Bonner and Dijonai Carrington, that evening.
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Despite most of the factors seemingly swinging in the Lynx's favor, the head-to-head does not. These two have met 57 times, with the Sun edging it with a 33-24 record.
When and where is Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun?
The Game 3 WNBA semis clash between the Lynx and the Sun will be played in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Arena. This game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun?
The game will be shown live on ESPN2 and YouTube TV, with the coverage starting one hour before the tip-off.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun streaming details
Fans can access the livestreaming of the contest through FuboTV subscriptions.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun: Key clashes
Napheesa Collier vs. DeWanna Bonner
Napheesa Collier is arguably one of the most underrated players in the league. Everyone mentions the importance the 28-year-old has for Minnesota as she spearheads the Lynx’s fifth WNBA title push. She has been clinical in the paint and terrorized the opposition defense. Fans will be hoping for another influential performance on Friday.
Possessing both pace and precision, DeWanna Bonner is a real threat to any team. The vastly experienced forward is crucial on both ends of the court and a significant reason why the Sun have been able to maintain a WNBA title push, which would be the first in the franchise’s history. The game is a big chance for Connecticut to prove its worth and highlight its title credentials.
Despite not hitting the incredible heights that the forward is capable of during the playoffs, Bonner is averaging 16 points per game. In the last matchup, she scored 17 points, six rebounds and three assists and will be optimistic ahead of tonight’s encounter at home.
