Minnesota Lynx @ Connecticut Sun
Pre-Game Analysis
The Connecticut Sun will host the Minnesota Lynx on September 20, 2026, in a matchup between teams on opposite ends of the standings.
Connecticut enters the contest at 10-31 and sits seventh in the Eastern standings, while Minnesota comes in at a league-best 31-10, holding the top spot in the Western standings. The gap between the two records highlights the different trajectories these teams have had this season.
On the court, scoring will be a key storyline. Connecticut's Brittney Griner leads the Sun offensively at 13.2 points per game, and her ability to produce inside will be worth watching against a Minnesota team that has been difficult to beat. For the Lynx, Olivia Miles paces the offense at 19.7 points per game, and her scoring output has been a significant factor in Minnesota's strong season to date.
The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game has been played and the outcome verified as final.
Final result: MIN 101 — CON 89 (MIN win).
Written before tip-off, AI-generated from verified team data and kept for the record. How we use AI
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Game Nuggets
- Napheesa Collier led all players with 23 PTS (6 REB, 1 AST) for Minnesota Lynx. Napheesa Collier →
- Minnesota Lynx came in 2-3 over their previous 5 games. Minnesota Lynx →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Minnesota Lynx was 1-1 in the series before tip-off. Minnesota Lynx →
Box Score
Minnesota Lynx
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Howard | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Napheesa Collier | 23 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Kayla McBride | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| Courtney Williams | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| Olivia Miles | 21 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Nia Brodie | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| Liatu King | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aari McDonald | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Maya Caldwell | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Connecticut Sun
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah Edwards | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Diamond Miller | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Saniya Rivers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Leila Lacan | 15 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Raegan Beers | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Nell Angloma | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Hailey Van Lith | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Ashlon Jackson | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 36-72 | 4-21 | 25-27 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 11 |
| Connecticut Sun | 31-59 | 15-28 | 12-19 | 27 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 17 |