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Caitlin Clark had among the very best, and definitely most impactful, novice seasons in WNBA history. And yes, it can now be explained in the previous tense.
The Connecticut Sun ended the Indiana Fever’s season on Wednesday night, winning Game 2 of the first-round series in between the groups, 87-81, and finishing the sweep.
For the Sun, a match with either the Phoenix Mercury or Minnesota Lynx stays. For Clark and the Fever, a wonderful season has actually ended, though the future stays intense.
Wednesday’s Results
Sun def. Fever, 87-81
Lynx def. Mercury, 101-88
Upcoming Schedule
Semifinals
Video game 1: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty
Sunday, Sept. 29 (3 p.m. ET)
Video game 1: Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx
Sunday, Sept. 29 (8:30 p.m. ET)
Lynx def. Mercury, 101-88
After dropping 38 points in Game 1, Napheesa Collier connected the WNBA playoff record with 42 points on 14-of-20 shooting to lead Minnesota to a sweep over Phoenix.
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All 5 Minnesota beginners scored in double figures. The group shot 50.7 percent from the field and required 14 turnovers.
The distinction in skill was excessive for the Mercury to get rid of. They came out of eviction strong with a 25-21 lead at the end of the very first quarter.
It was the 3rd quarter that showed to be the distinction. The Lynx opened the 2nd half with a 2 point lead before extending it to 76-64 at the end of the 3rd duration.
This loss might mark completion of Diana Taurasi’s famous profession. She got an ovation from the Minnesota crowd after fouling out late in the 4th quarter.
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If tonight was Diana Taurasi’s last video game, she leaves the video game a LEGEND < a href="https://t.co/OrivgyKqtP">> pic.twitter.com/OrivgyKqtP
“I do not understand,” Taurasi stated when inquired about perhaps retiring after a Sept. 17 video game versus the Los Angeles Sparks. “The last number of weeks have actually been a little aggravating for myself. I do not wish to make any psychological, rash choices. I understand completion is near. When that is, I do not understand.”
A three-time WNBA MVP, Taurasi didn’t make any conclusive declarations about her future after Wednesday’s loss.