The Minnesota Lynx have solidified themselves as one of the most dominant teams in WNBA history.
The Lynx took a 1-0 WNBA Finals lead after an overtime win in Game 1 against the NY Liberty. Ahead of Game 2, let’s look at the Lynx’ storied history in WNBA championship series.
Minnesota Lynx’s WNBA Finals history
With four WNBA championships to their name, the Lynx are currently tied with the Houston Comets and the Seattle Storm for the most titles in the league.
Now, they’re just three wins away from a record-breaking fifth title.
The Lynx’s first championship came in 2011, led by star guard Maya Moore in her rookie season.
Moore went on to help the team secure three additional titles before stepping away from the WNBA in 2018.
Between 2011 and 2017, the Lynx reached the Finals in six out of seven seasons, with their only miss coming in 2014 when they fell short in the conference finals.
Under the leadership of head coach Cheryl Reeve, who took over in 2010, the Lynx have become a consistent playoff presence, making 13 appearances in Reeve’s 15 seasons at the helm.
Lynx poised for history in 2024
Now, in 2024, the Lynx have made it back to the Finals for the first time since 2017, facing off against the New York Liberty.
If Minnesota can win this series, they will break the current three-way tie and stand alone as the team with the most championships in WNBA history.
While the Liberty, last year’s runner-up, finished the regular season with the league’s best record, the Lynx have proven to be a formidable opponent.
They took two of the three regular-season matchups against New York and also defeated the Liberty to win the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup.
The stage is set for a historic showdown, with either Minnesota solidifying its legacy or New York claiming its first-ever WNBA title.
With a win in this Finals series, the Lynx would not only add to their collection of championships but also cement their place as the most successful franchise in WNBA history.
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