WNBA: SEMIFINAL SERIES UNDER WAY

The Best of Five semifinal series tipped off in the WNBA playoffs yesterday. 

SUN VS LYNX: GAME ONE – The CONNECTICUT SUN surprised their hosts the MINNESOTA LYNX in Game One of this semifinal series.

The Sun seized the initiative early, leading Minnesota 23-16 in the 1st Quarter before the Lynx cut that to a 42-38 deficit for themselves by Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter Minnesota went on top 62-57 only to see Connecticut roar from behind for a 73-70 victory. Marina Mabrey led the Sun with 20 points, while two of her teammates logged Double Doubles – Alyssa Thomas with 17 points & 10 rebounds, and DeWanna Bonner with 10 points & 11 rebounds.

LIBERTY VS ACES: GAME ONE – The NEW YORK LIBERTY welcomed the two-time defending WNBA champions – the LAS VEGAS ACES in the other semifinal series.

A 28-21 opening Quarter advantage for the Liberty became 48-38 at the Half. After the break Las Vegas and New York went blow for blow and basket for basket with 39 points each. The final score was Liberty 87  Aces 77. New York was led by Breanna Stewart with THIRTY-FOUR points, while her teammate Jonquel Jones contributed a Double Double of 13 points and 12 rebounds.