Napheesa Collier (center) scored 20 points in the Lynx's Game 1 win. Photo: Ellen Schmidt/NBAE via Getty Images
The Lynx started their revenge tour yesterday with a 101-72 win over Golden State in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Why it matters: The No. 1-seeded Lynx need to win eight more games in their quest to get the WNBA championship trophy that head coach Cheryl Reeve said was stolen from them last year.
The latest: The Lynx started slow in yesterday's Game 1, but by the second half, the rout was on. Napheesa Collier led Minnesota with 20 points and four other teammates were in double-digits.
State of play: Minnesota has home-court advantage throughout the playoffs and is the heavy favorite to win it all.
Yes, but: The path won't be easy. If the New York Liberty and Lynx advance, it would set up a second-round rematch of last year's WNBA Finals that went to a decisive Game 5.
Beyond that, the No. 2-seeded Las Vegas Aces finished the season on a 16-game winning streak and the No. 3 Atlanta Dream won 15 of their last 18 matchups.
What to know: The Lynx feature Collier, the potential league MVP, and a solid supporting cast that includes Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith.
How to watch: Game 2 in San Jose is scheduled for 9pm Wednesday on ESPN. The Lynx advance with a win.
