Photo Gallery | Lynx Outlast Storm

Wed, Sep 9, 2015, 7:52 AM

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Alexander Shun

Web Editor Associate | @alexpshun 

With the opportunity to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Lynx took on the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night at Target Center.

The Lynx came out firing, shooting 65 percent in the first quarter and going on to build an 11-point lead at the half. Minnesota built their lead as high as 18 in the second half before the Storm mounted their comeback, eventually pulling the score within just a single point. Lynx forward Maya Moore came up big, scoring back-to-back buckets down the stretch and keeping the Lynx in the lead. Minnesota went on to beat Seattle 73-67 and clinch the top seed in the Western Conference, setting up a first round match-up with the always tough Los Angeles Sparks.

There were many great plays and moments throughout the game and fans can check out some of the best of them right here in the game’s photo gallery.

Getting her team out to an early lead, guard Anna Cruz scored 10 of her 15 points in the first quarter for Minnesota. Cruz also dealt out eight assists on the night.

Getting her team out to an early lead, guard Anna Cruz scored 10 of her 15 points in the first quarter for Minnesota. Cruz also dealt out eight assists on the night.

Center Crystal Langhorne led the way for Seattle, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot against Minnesota.

Center Crystal Langhorne led the way for Seattle, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot against Minnesota.

Guard Jewell Loyd continued her run of great play for Seattle, finishing the game with 13 points, three assists and one blocked shot against the Lynx.

Guard Jewell Loyd continued her run of great play for Seattle, finishing the game with 13 points, three assists and one blocked shot against the Lynx.

Lynx guard Renee Montgomery had an overall quiet night against Seattle, scoring just six points while adding two assists and one steal.

Lynx guard Renee Montgomery had an overall quiet night against Seattle, scoring just six points while adding two assists and one steal.

Another game, another 20+ points for Lynx forward Maya Moore. Moore finished Tuesday night's game with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal.

Another game, another 20+ points for Lynx forward Maya Moore. Moore finished Tuesday night’s game with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one steal.

Forward Devereaux Peters gave Minnesota big minutes in Tuesday night's game against the Storm, coming off the bench to add six points, five boards, three assists and two blocked shots.

Forward Devereaux Peters gave Minnesota big minutes in Tuesday night’s game against the Storm, coming off the bench to add six points, five boards, three assists and two blocked shots.

Forward Alysha Clark delivered a solid performance for the Storm on Tuesday night, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds and three steals in the loss.

Forward Alysha Clark delivered a solid performance for the Storm on Tuesday night, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds and three steals in the loss.

Veteran guard Sue Bird had a quiet night - by her standards at least - against the Lynx, finishing with seven points, eight assists and two steals.

Veteran guard Sue Bird had a quiet night – by her standards at least – against the Lynx, finishing with seven points, eight assists and two steals.

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