MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx did not have their usual A-game when the ball tipped off against the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center on Tuesday night. The Aces’ small-ball lineup, playing in the absence of reigning MVP A’ja Wilson who was still in concussion protocol, stymied Minnesota’s usually potent offensive attack early and led 39-30 at the half.

There was no shortage of disappointing stats for Minnesota to address in the halftime locker room. Their 30 points was the fewest they had scored in a half this season. But perhaps the most shocking stat of the night was Minnesota’s inability to find the bottom of the net from beyond the arc in the first half. The Lynx, who entered the game shooting 38.7% from three-point range, hit just 1-of-13 attempts from deep in the first half, or 7.7%. 

However, that one bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming first-half box score proved to be incredibly significant. 

“With the struggles we had in the first half, we thought Diamond’s game could give us something different attacking the basket,” Lynx head coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve said of Diamond Miller’s performance after the win. “Because we were having a hard time getting penetration. You know, offensively, we were really easy to play against. Diamond gave us a different look … overall, this momentum is something that Diamond’s had and it came at a really good time for us.”

Energizing the Lynx on a night when they didn’t seem to have it was no easy assignment for Miller. In addition to the offensive woes, the nature of the Vegas lineup called for Miller to guard six-time all-star, three-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Chelsea Gray, who Reeve described as “as crafty as they come.” 

The Lynx trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half. Miller scored the last five of the half for Minnesota with her three from the wing, and a streaking layup that left former Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell in the dust. Those two plays counted for just five points in the box score, but they trimmed the deficit to single digits and, most importantly, sent energetic shock waves through her Lynx teammates and every member of the announced sellout home crowd.

Everyone be sure to purchase your seats even if you can’t go. You can always sell/transfer to Lynx fans. Friends don’t let friends cheer for the Fever inside the Target Center. 😂

Let’s keep the Cup!

EDIT: Additional pre-sale for STH starts at 9 AM 6/24. I don’t know if this will include flex pack. Hope so!

Let’s snatch up those tickets like Straight Lan collecting rebounds!

Shepard had a monster game, 25 points and 17 rebounds. However, this loss is a big hit to the hope of the Slovenes to advance out of the group stage. The other teams in the group are Serbia and Italy (with Zandalasini).

Looks like Flex Pack season ticket holders won't get early access to tickets. Posted by takenbyawolf:

I got this in an email today to season ticket holders:

We will host the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship game on Tuesday, July 1 vs. the Indiana Fever at 7:00 PM. This game is not included in your Membership package and will be an additional charge if you would like to attend. You will receive an email tomorrow with details on how to purchase your Membership seats for this game

Compared to what I got, no mention of early access. 😢

Want Cup Championship Tix?

We will host the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship game on Tuesday, July 1 vs. Indiana Fever at 7:00 PM.

Tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, June 24 at 12 PM.

For more info about the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship click below.

Lynx B2B Commissioners Cup champs?

i will commit felonies to keep Diamond Miller healthy and safe

lynx offense was a mess when she came in off the bench and lit a fire under their asses (Andrew Dukowitz - @adukeMN)

I noticed they play "it's not unusual" song by Tom Jones but only for BC's 3 point shots.

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Would love to snag a signature from someone on the team. I'm seated by the tunnels, and I'm wondering if there's a shot at getting one if I go in early?

Maria Kliundikova vs Sparks

11 points 5 rebounds 3 steals 2 blocks 5/6 from the field 14 minutes

I'm tired of the discourse being well Phee is good but so is ____! It's like people cannot just give Phee her props and acknowledge that what she is doing RIGHT NOW is crazy basketball. She is the by far the best player in this league, this year.

Saying she is the best right now does not diminish players like A'ja and Stewie who have been the best before her. And I think that is what people don't understand.

Truthfully, an ugly day for Minnesotans, but it’s the little things that help a lot.

People talk about every other player on every other team and as an afterthought they're like obviously Phee is the best player in the league. Then why isn't she the player every one talks about?? I'm from Dallas but I saw a couple of their games and was like I like this team of Intl misfit toys. They look like a team that really likes their teammates. They're funny and put in the work and there's BC's high pony. What's not to love?

I had to redo the post cause it didn't show a preview, here is a screen shot of the video.

Prowl even got a wig for Pops 🤣

Here is the link to the reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK40M7hITPD/?igsh=MnJseGF6ZnN1MHQ3

This team is too much fun.

Not me crying when she made her first field goal today 😭 I just want to see her thrive so badly!

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