2014 Minnesota Lynx season
The 2014 WNBA season was the 16th season for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association. The Lynx were defending their 2013 WNBA Championship, seeking to become the third franchise to win three titles.[1] However, their bid fell short as they lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the conference finals.
| 2014 Minnesota Lynx season | |
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| Coach | Cheryl Reeve |
| Arena | Target Center |
| Attendance | per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 25–9 (.735) |
| Place | 2nd (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in Conference Finals |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Moore (23.9) |
| Rebounds | Brunson (8.2) |
| Assists | Whalen (5.6) |
| Media | |
| Radio | KLCI |
| Television | FS-N ESPN2, NBATV |
The Lynx had a positive offseason, re-signing free agent center Janel McCarville and guard Monica Wright, two key components of the 2013 championship team. The Lynx also announced their first uniform sponsor, the Mayo Clinic.[2]
Transactions
Draft
The following are the Lynx's selections in the 2014 WNBA draft.
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | School/team/country |
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| 1 | 12 | Tricia Liston |  United States |
Duke |
| 2 | 15 | Asya Bussie | United States |
West Virginia |
| 2 | 24 | Christina Foggie | United States |
Vanderbilt |
| 3 | 36 | Asia Taylor | United States |
Louisville |
Trades
| Date | Trade | |
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| To Minnesota Lynx | To New York Liberty | |
| Right to swap 3rd round picks in 2015 WNBA Draft | Sugar Rodgers | |
Personnel changes
Additions
Subtractions
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Roster
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Schedule
Preseason
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Pre-season: 3–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–0)
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Regular season
2014 Season standings
| # | Western Conference | |||||
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| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP | |
| 1 | y-Phoenix Mercury | 29 | 5 | .853 | - | 34 |
| 2 | x-Minnesota Lynx | 25 | 9 | .735 | 4.0 | 34 |
| 3 | x-San Antonio Stars | 16 | 18 | .471 | 13.0 | 34 |
| 4 | x-Los Angeles Sparks | 16 | 18 | .471 | 13.0 | 34 |
| 5 | e-Tulsa Shock | 12 | 22 | .353 | 17.0 | 34 |
| 6 | e-Seattle Storm | 12 | 22 | .353 | 17.0 | 34 |
Awards and honors
- June Player of the Month: Maya Moore
- All-Star Game Starter: Maya Moore
- All-Star Game Reserve: Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen
References
External links
- 2014 Minnesota Lynx season at Official Site
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