The Minnesota Lynx entered Sunday’s afternoon tilt with the WNBA’s best record, whereas Connecticut had the second worst. On paper, it appeared to be good timing for Minnesota to end its first three-game slide since 2023.

With the Sun would be relocating to Houston at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the team has put together a Sunset season to adequately honor its final year playing in Connecticut. In the Sun’s penultimate home game, they welcomed the Minnesota Lynx falling 101-89.

While the Minnesota Lynx (31-9) try to hold off the Golden State Valkyries (29-11) and clinch the No. 1 seed for the 2026 WNBA playoffs, their marketing department is focused on making a strong MVP push for Olivia Miles.

Sunday’s WNBA action opens up with the Minnesota Lynx and Napheesa Collier taking on the Connecticut Sun in what has become a must-win game for the Lynx. Minnes

The Sun have one home game remaining in their Connecticut franchise history, Thursday vs. Tempo

The Connecticut Sun may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-81.

The Minnesota Lynx don't have much time to solve a serious problem before the WNBA playoffs commence.