The Lynx became just the second team in WNBA history to make the playoffs after losing at least the first six games of the season.
clinched a spot in the playoffs by handing Phoenix its eighth straight loss with an 86-73 victory over the Mercury on Sunday.and earn the home-court advantage in the first round.
Minnesota started the season 0-6 but avoided missing the playoffs for the second straight season. The Lynx are only the second team ever to lose at least its first six games and still make the postseason. Los Angeles also did it in 2015 after starting 0-7. McBride sank 9 of 20 shots with two 3-pointers for Minnesota . Collier finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds and five assists for her 11th double-double of the season. Juhász pitched in with 10 points and 12 boards.
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