Lynx Take Game One From Mercury

Napheesa Collier scored 38 points as the Lynx handed the Mercury 102-95 to take Game 1 in their best of three series. The Lynx led the game by as much as 23 points at one point but actually trailed 92-21 with 2:06 left to play. But Bridget Carleton hit a 3-pointer to cap a 9-0 run to help seal the victory. Game 2 is Wednesday night at Target Center. If there’s a Game 3 it will be in Phoenix on Thursday.