After a grueling five-game semifinal series with the Connecticut Sun, the Minnesota Lynx have advanced to the WNBA Finals, where they will face the indomitable New York Liberty.
It’s no secret that New York was hoping to avoid a matchup with the Lynx. Minnesota is the only team to leave a memorable stain on this historic Liberty season, and having punched their ticket to the Finals, they have a chance to do it again. Minnesota is the not just the only team that New York lost their regular season series with—they’re the only team to hand the Liberty multiple losses this season.
The Lynx are a resounding 3-1 against New York this year, including a statement win in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship. Napheesa Collier is Minnesota’s poster child, and rightfully so, but career journeywoman Courtney Williams may be the one who carries the Lynx through the finish line.
Holding Court
Failing to grow your basketball roots with one team often is looked at in a negative light. Williams has played for five of the 12 WNBA…
