Courtney Williams' Career Year Is Why The Lynx Are Unstoppable, And Her Coach Knows It
Holy smokes, did you guys see what the Minnesota Lynx are doing?! This team is absolutely lighting up the WNBA right now, showing zero signs of slowing down through six weeks of the regular season. They're sitting pretty at 13-3, ripping off 11 wins in their last 12 games. That's serious business! And next up, they've got the Washington Mystics, who are trying to play spoiler.
The Lynx Are Just Different This Year
Seriously, how good are the Lynx? They're not just winning, they're straight-up dominating. We're talking league leaders in scoring, dropping 92.3 points per game. And it's efficient too, with a ridiculous 50.1% from the field and an even crazier 39.3% from downtown. This isn't a fluke either. They've hit at least 13 wins in their first 16 games for the third straight year. That's a dynasty in the making, people!
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They've got firepower everywhere, with four players averaging 14 points or more. Who do you even try to guard out there? It's a nightmare for opposing defenses.
Courtney Williams Is Balling Out, But Don't Sleep on Washington
Leading that charge is Courtney Williams, a 10-year veteran who's having an absolute career year with a 16.9 points per game clip. She's clutch too, wanting the ball when it matters most. Just this past Friday, she put on a show, dropping 21 points and grabbing 12 boards against the Golden State Valkyries, hitting all seven of her free throws to seal an 81-75 road win. That's a "get it done" performance right there!
Coach Cheryl Reeve knows what's up, saying, "All you've got to do is tell Courtney she can't do something." Reeve added, "Courtney wants to be in the frontcourt at the end of the game and be the one getting fouled to seal it. Courtney's so darn competitive and if I question for a second that she can't do something, she's going to prove me wrong." You gotta love that fire! And don't forget Olivia Miles leading the team with 18.3 ppg, or Natasha Howard adding 17.1.
Now, don't write off Washington just yet. They're 7-7, but they're finally clicking. They just pulled off back-to-back wins for the first time this season, and they're hunting for their third straight road victory. Their young squad had a rocky start, but they look like they've found their rhythm. Kiki Iriafen, a second-year forward, said it best after their 86-83 win over the New York Liberty: "We played the Liberty last week and they smacked us, so we were very intentional when we came out today." That's the kind of attitude that wins games. Sonia Citron paces them with 17.3 ppg, with the 22-year-old Iriafen adding 15.1.
So, what's next? These two squads are facing off for the first of two straight games this Sunday in Minneapolis. Then they'll run it back on Wednesday in the nation's capital. Can the Mystics keep their momentum and actually challenge the league-best Lynx? Or will Minnesota's dominance roll on? You know I'll be glued to the TV, and you should be too!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.