Lynx overtakes Sun in Connecticut to lead 2-1 in series

She made 11 of 19 shots. She grabbed 11 rebounds and had three assists. It's, Collier said, the law of averages.

“I think they were normal shots that I normally make,” the former University of Connecticut star player said of her shots in the first two games of the series. “In crunch time I had to be aggressive, especially in the paint on one side and coverage on the other side. I knew I had to stand up and push.”

The Lynx put the Sun under pressure and came close to returning to the Finals by finding their offensive rhythm without losing their defensive resolve.

They shot 57.4%, which is pretty incredible considering they were 5 of 15 on threes. That means the Lynx hit 30 of 46 two-point shots. Four of five starters scored in double figures, eight players scored four points or more, and the Lynx bench outscored the Sun reserves 16-4.

The sun? They shot 41.1% and made just three of 20 three-pointers as Mabrey shot 1-for-11 from behind the arc.

The Lynx have won two in a row since the series began with a loss. On Friday, a report surfaced that Reeve had confronted Sun players about excessive celebration after that game. When asked about it on Friday, Reeve attributed it to the competitive coaches and players in a competitive playoff series. Courtney Williams – Robin on Collier's Batman on Friday – said she didn't even see it. Connecticut coach Stephanie White shrugged. Neither Alyssa Thomas (13 points, nine rebounds, seven assists) nor Brionna Jones (21 points) commented.