Minnesota 88, at Phoenix 84

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Natasha Howard recorded a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey added 13 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Minnesota improved to 1-1, while Phoenix fell to 1-2. The Lynx overcame a 45-41 halftime deficit by outscoring the Mercury 27-22 in the third quarter and 20-17 in the fourth. Minnesota shot 32 of 64 from the floor, 7 of 19 from three-point range and 17 of 24 from the free-throw line. Phoenix shot 26 of 71, 9 of 29… Read more...