The Lynx are officially back.
For those who know nothing about women's basketball, the Lynx won a championship in 2011. After a Finals loss last season, they are looking to make it two championships in three years, and they got off to a 2-0 start with a 99-79 win over the Phoenix Mercury, which is a TON of points for a WNBA game.
The Mercury, for those who don't know, were expected to win the Finals this season. They drafted Brittney Griner, and were immediate favorites. Well, that prediction looks silly now, with the Mercury starting out 0-3, and the Lynx 2-0. Maya Moore scored 22 points, whereas Griner scored 16 and Diana Taurasi scored 21.
Overall, the Lynx once again look like the team to beat, not because they have a superstar comparable to LeBron, but because they are a deep and talented team, much like the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. The important difference here is that the Lynx will never be called a boring team to watch. They play exciting basketball, even if you dislike women's basketball. And that is the most important thing for the Lynx this year, as they need to expand on their fanbase. With another championship, they may do just that.
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