Top Five Games From Sylvia Fowles’ MVP Season

September 14, 2017

Mitchell Hansen
Web Editorial Associate
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In honor of Sylvia Fowles being named the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday, we take a look back at the top five games from her MVP season in 2017.

5. June 23 vs. Washington Mystics

In the 93-76 win over the Washington Mystics at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Fowles finished with a stellar performance of 21 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks, two assists and two steals.

Her 15 rebounds tied a season-high this season. Fowles finished shooting 8-for-10 from the field in that game and went 5-of-6 from the free throw line in 35 minutes of action.

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4. Sept. 1 vs. Chicago Sky

In the 110-87 win over the Chicago Sky at Xcel Energy Center, Fowles went off for 27 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals in the victory.

Her five assists tied both a season-high and a career-high, and was perhaps her most impressive passing performance of the season.

Fowles shot a nearly-perfect 12-of-13 from the field in that game and shot 3-of-4 from the free throw line in 31 minutes on the floor.

GAME BOX SCORE

3. July 28 at Atlanta Dream

In the 90-80 win over the Atlanta Dream at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Fowles tallied 29 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two assists.

Fowles also finished shooting 11-of-15 from the field and shot a stellar 7-of-10 from the free throw line in 34 minutes of play.

GAME BOX SCORE

2. July 30 vs. Seattle Storm

In the 93-82 win over the Seattle Storm at Xcel Energy Center, Fowles went off for 29 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in the game.

She also shot 11-of-14 from the field in the game and shot a nearly-perfect 7-for-8 from the free throw line in 37 minutes.

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1. June 11 at Dallas Wings

In a 91-74 win over the Dallas Wings at College Park Center in Arlington, Fowles finished with a season-high 30 points in 28 minutes to lead Minnesota to another victory.

Fowles tallied nine rebounds and two assists and shot 14-of-19 from the field and went 2-for-4 from the free throw line.

Her 30-point performance was a highest point total among Lynx players during the 2017 regular season.

GAME BOX SCORE

Here’s a gallery of some of the top photos from Fowles’ season:

Minnesota Lynx v Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 8: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on May 8, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Chicago Sky v Minnesota Lynx
ST PAUL, MN - MAY 14: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced before a game against the Chicago Sky on May 14, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 8: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Washington Mysticson May 8, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx
ST PAUL, MN - MAY 23: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx is seen during the game against the Connecticut Sun on May 23, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Connecticut Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 26: Sylvia Fowles #34 talks with Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx before the game against the Connecticut Sun during a WNBA game on May 26, 2017 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 9: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 9, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - JUNE 23: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced in the starting line up before the game against the Washington Mystics during WNBA game on June 23, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Sparks v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - JULY 6: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx talks with the media after the game against the Los Angeles Sparks during WNBA game on July 6, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Dallas Wings v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - JULY 19: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced before the game against the Dallas Wings on July 19, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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WNBA All-Star Welcome Reception Presented by Visit Seattle
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 21: Seimone Augustus #33 Sylvia Fowles #34 and Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx pose for a photo during the WNBA All-Star Welcome Reception Presented by Visit Seattle as part of the 2017 WNBA All-Star Weekend at Chihuly Gardens and Glass on July 21, 2017 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Dow/Getty Images)
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2017 WNBA All-Star
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Western Conference All Stars and Elizabeth Williams #1 of the Eastern Conference All Stars look on during the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game on July 22, 2017 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Dow/Getty Images)
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Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - JULY 30: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out during the game against the Seattle Storm on July 30, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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San Antonio Stars v Minnesota Lynx
ST PAUL, MN - MAY 28: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx and Sequoia Holmes #17 of the San Antonio Stars are seen before the game on May 28, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - JULY 30: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw against the Seattle Storm on July 30, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 3: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against Imani Boyette #34 of the Atlanta Dreamon August 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 3: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Seattle Storm
SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 16: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm on August 16, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 18: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Fever during the WNBA game on August 18, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v New York Liberty
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 20: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the New York Liberty during the WNBA game on August 20, 2017 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on August 22, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 22, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v San Antonio Stars
SAN ANTONIO, TX - AUGUST 25: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a lay up during the game against the San Antonio Stars during a WNBA game on August 25, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Indiana Fever
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 30: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced before the game against the Indiana Fever on August 30, 2017 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Chicago Sky v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 1: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Chicago Sky on September 1, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Chicago Sky v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 1: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball during the game against the Chicago Sky on September 1, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 3: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx dances as she gets introduced in the starting line up before the game against the Washington Mystics on September 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 3: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Mystics on September 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 3: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a lay up during the game against the Washington Mystics on September 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx - Game One
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 12: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics in Game One of the Semifinals during the 2017 WNBA Playoffs on September 12, 2017 at Williams Arena, University of Minnesota, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Washington Mystics v Minnesota Lynx - Game One
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 12: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx gets interviewed after defeating the Washington Mystics in Game One of the Semifinals during the 2017 WNBA Playoffs on September 12, 2017 at Williams Arena, University of Minnesota, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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