The Minnesota Lynx entered Crypto.com Arena as the top team in the Western Conference, taking on a Los Angeles Sparks team that sits at the opposite end. These old storied rivals have certainly headed in opposite directions since their rivalry in the 2010s. The average margin of victory for the Lynx during their two-game winning streak? 17.5. The average margin of defeat for the Sparks during their two-game losing streak? 14.5
If that isn’t foreshadowing, then you should read some more books.
The Start — Defense to Offense
Minnesota’s captain, Napheesa Collier (25 pts on 10/15 FG, 9 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl), set the tone right from the get go.