Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years on Tuesday night.
Kayla McBride fuelled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the Lynx, who advanced to face the top-seeded New York Liberty in Game 1 on Thursday night.
The best-of-five series continues with Game 2 in New York on Sunday afternoon, before Minnesota hosts Game 3 on Oct. 16. Bridget Carleton of Chatham, Ont., played 30 minutes, recording 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Lynx, who finished second in the league and two games behind the Liberty during the regular season, have won three of four matchups with New York this year.