Photo Gallery | Lynx Ease Past Shock

Mon, Aug 3, 2015, 8:03 PM

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Alexander Shun

Web Editor Associate | @alexpshun 

On Saturday night the Minnesota Lynx were in Tulsa looking for their third straight victory. The Shock, despite entering the game on a five -game losing streak, gave the Lynx quite a challenge. The Shock kept the game close the entire way and even managed to shut down Minnesota’s all-world forward Maya Moore; then the fourth quarter came around.

Moore scored 16 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The game was tied at 71 midway through the fourth when Moore knocked down a huge three-pointer and the Lynx never looked back, going on to beat the Shock 86-80. Lynx forward Tricia Liston added 13 points off the bench and the Lynx improved their league-best record to 15-4. It was a back-and-forth game almost the entire way and there were many great moments throughout. For those that were unable to enjoy such action, here is a photo gallery to show you just a bit of Saturday night’s action.

Shock guard Riquna Williams had a fantastic night against the Lynx, pouring in a game-high 35 points on 11-of-23 shooting (48 percent) to go with her two steals and two blocks.

Shock guard Riquna Williams had a fantastic night against the Lynx, pouring in a game-high 35 points on 11-of-23 shooting (48 percent) to go with her two steals and two blocks.

Shock guard Odyssey Sims had a solid all-around game against Minnesota. Sims finished with 16 points, four rebounds and six assists in a game-high 37 minutes of playing time.

Shock guard Odyssey Sims had a solid all-around game against Minnesota. Sims finished with 16 points, four rebounds and six assists in a game-high 37 minutes of playing time.

Guard Anna Cruz returned after suffering an ankle injury and, despite playing 30 minutes, scored just seven points and grabbed one rebound.

Guard Anna Cruz returned after suffering an ankle injury and, despite playing 30 minutes, scored just seven points and grabbed one rebound.

Shock forward Brianna Kiesel was held scoreless in just six minutes of playing time in the Shock's 86-80 loss to the Lynx.

Shock forward Brianna Kiesel was held scoreless in just six minutes of playing time in the Shock’s 86-80 loss to the Lynx.

Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson had another stellar game defensively and chipped in eight points and 12 rebounds in Minnesota's third=straight victory.

Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson had another stellar game defensively and chipped in eight points and 12 rebounds in Minnesota’s third-straight victory.

Shock forward Plenette Pierson did her best to keep Tulsa in the game but fell just short in the end. Pierson finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the loss.

Shock forward Plenette Pierson did her best to keep Tulsa in the game but fell just short in the end. Pierson finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the loss.

Lynx center Sylvia Fowles paced Minnesota on their way to a victory. Fowles finished with 19 points on 5-of-7 shooting (71 percent) to go with her six rebounds in 24 minutes of playing time.

Lynx center Sylvia Fowles paced Minnesota on their way to a victory. Fowles finished with 19 points on 5-of-7 shooting (71 percent) to go with her six rebounds in 24 minutes of playing time.

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