‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year?
TL;DR
- The Minnesota Lynx are the current WNBA league leaders, aiming for a championship ten seasons after their last title win in 2017.
- The 2017 championship team was driven by a 'chip on their shoulders' mentality, seeking revenge against the Los Angeles Sparks after a 2016 finals loss.
- Current Lynx team members, including Natasha Howard, feel a similar hunger and determination due to recent playoff disappointments.
- Despite leading the regular season, the Lynx face questions about their ability to win in the playoffs, remembering a controversial 2024 finals loss and a 2025 semi-finals exit.
- Rookie Olivia Miles has significantly boosted the team's performance, leading in points and assists and becoming a key player in MVP conversations.
- Former player and staff, like Natasha Howard and Clare Duwelius, express confidence in the team's current roster and coaching, particularly Cheryl Reeve.