Flashback Friday | Not The First Undefeated Start For Lynx

June 16, 2017

Mitchell Hansen
Web Editorial Associate
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The Minnesota Lynx have kicked off another season with a winning streak, holding a 9-0 record heading into Saturday’s game against the Connecticut Sun.

This isn’t the first time that the Lynx have come out of the gate undefeated, however. Minnesota went 13-0 to start off the 2016 season.

As part of Flashback Friday, we take a look back at the 2016 winning streak and how it compares to the current 2017 winning streak.

Minnesota’s 2016 winning streak, which spanned from May 14 to June 21, was the longest winning streak to open a season WNBA history.

During that 13-game stretch, the Lynx were statistically one of the best, if not the best, team in the WNBA. Minnesota averaged 86.5 points per game, shot 48.1 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from three, averaged 34 rebounds, 20.5 assists and 9.7 steals a game.

Defensively, the Lynx allowed opponents to score just 73.8 points a game, shoot 41.2 percent from the field and record 30.5 rebounds a contest.

In 2017, Minnesota has nearly mirrored that record-breaking performance in 2016.

Offensively during the current nine-game winning streak, the Lynx are averaging 86.7 points per game (2nd in WNBA), are shooting 47.3 percent from the field (ranks 3rd) and 36.5 percent from three (ranks 3rd), while averaging 36.1 rebounds (ranks 5th), 22.3 assists (ranks 1st) and 8.4 steals (ranks 2nd) per game.

Defensively, Minnesota is yet again one of the best teams in the league. The Lynx are allowing opponents to score 72.8 points per game (best in WNBA) and shoot 41.2 percent from the field (ranks 4th).

Although 2016’s winning streak includes four more games, the 2017 undefeated start to the season look awfully familiar to the Lynx.

Minnesota looks to continue to build onto their winning streak at 7 p.m. Saturday night against Connecticut in St. Paul. That game will be aired on Fox Sports North Plus, NBATV and 106.1 BOB FM.

Check out this photo gallery we put together containing a few photos from the Lynx 13-0 start in 2016:

Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 14: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Seattle Storm
SEATTLE, WA - MAY 22: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Seattle Storm on May 22, 2016 at KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Josh Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 25: The Minnesota Lynx are seen against the Phoenix Mercuryon May 25, 2016 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v New York Liberty
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 31: The Minnesota Lynx look on after a play against the New York Liberty during the game on May 31, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Mike Stobe/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Dallas Wings v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 4: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx high fives fans after the game against the Dallas Wings on June 4, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 7: The Minnesota Lynx stands for the national anthem before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 7, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Atlanta Dream
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: The Minnesota Lynx huddle before the game against the Atlanta Dream on June 10, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Atlanta Dream
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA game on June 10, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: Renee Montgomery #21 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 11, 2016 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: The Minnesota Lynx bow their heads during the national anthem before facing the Indiana Fever on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw during the game against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: The Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: Natasha Howard #3 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against the Indiana Fever during the game on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 14: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx goes for the layup during the game against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game on June 14, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Seattle Storm
SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 19: Rebekkah Brunson #32 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm on June 19, 2016 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Seattle Storm
SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 19: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Seattle Storm on June 19, 2016 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 21, 2016 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx talks with her players during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 21, 2016 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: Cheryl Reeve prepares for the game before the Los Angeles Sparks during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on June 21, 2016 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
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