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Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton celebrates her 3-point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton celebrates her 3-point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, works around Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, works around Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith celebrates after her 3-point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith celebrates after her 3-point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, middle works toward the basket as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, defend during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, middle works toward the basket as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, defend during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, right, works around Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, right, works around Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx fans wave towels during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx fans wave towels during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, right, works around Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, right, works around Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, front right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, front right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Myisha Hines-Allen (22) is fouled by Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx forward Myisha Hines-Allen (22) is fouled by Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, left, works toward the basket as Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, left, works toward the basket as Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, steals the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham, left, steals the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud, right, shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier defends during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, right, celebrates with forward Napheesa Collier, middle, and forward Bridget Carleton, left, during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, right, celebrates with forward Napheesa Collier, middle, and forward Bridget Carleton, left, during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts calls a play during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts calls a play during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, right, works around Phoenix Mercury guard Celeste Taylor, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, right, works around Phoenix Mercury guard Celeste Taylor, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)