Lynx 89-76 Mercury (Aug 28, 2024) Game Recap

Heartbreaking First Half for Lynx

The Lynx faced off against the Mercury in a back-and-forth battle on Saturday, August 28, 2024. Despite a strong start, Minneapolis fell behind early in the second quarter and never recovered, ultimately losing 89-76.

Despite leading by 5 points after the first quarter, the Lynx allowed Phoenix to tie the game early in the second. By halftime, the Mercury had extended their lead to double digits, taking a 47-36 advantage into the break.

Lynx Fight Back, But Fall Short

Third Quarter Resurgence

The Lynx began the second half with renewed energy, outscoring the Mercury 28-21 in the third quarter. Led by Sylvia Fowles' 10 points, Minneapolis cut Phoenix's lead to just 6 points heading into the final period.

Missed Opportunities Down the Stretch

Despite their third-quarter rally, the Lynx were unable to complete the comeback in the fourth quarter. The Mercury's Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 8 of her 22 points in the final period to keep Phoenix ahead.

The Lynx had several chances to tie the game or take the lead late in the fourth quarter, but crucial turnovers and missed shots ultimately proved costly.

Player Performances

• Sylvia Fowles (Lynx): 20 points, 12 rebounds
• Napheesa Collier (Lynx): 17 points, 9 rebounds
• Skylar Diggins-Smith (Mercury): 22 points, 7 assists
• Diana Taurasi (Mercury): 18 points, 5 rebounds

Key Statistics

• Shooting: Lynx 41.4%, Mercury 44.0%
• Rebounds: Lynx 38, Mercury 39
• Turnovers: Lynx 15, Mercury 13

Conclusion

The Lynx came up just short in their attempt to win their third straight game of the season. Despite a strong effort in the second half, Minneapolis was unable to overcome a slow start and關鍵失誤關鍵失誤。With a tough schedule ahead, the Lynx will need to quickly learn from their mistakes and improve their execution in order to compete with the league's top teams.