Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier's supporting cast

Guard Courtney Williams (10) of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as forward Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Connecticut Sun defends during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball semifinals game, at Target Center, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn.

Guard Courtney Williams (10) of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as forward Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Connecticut Sun defends during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball semifinals game, at Target Center, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. Collier scored 80 points in the two-game sweep of Phoenix in the first round. She was held to nine points on 3-for-14 shooting though she led the Lynx with 12 rebounds and five assists. Connecticut will host Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday. Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Sun.

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