NBA 2K26 (2025 WNBA) GM 13 MIN vs STP

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00:03Hello, and welcome to our coverage of the WNBA on 2K Sports.

00:08We'll see the Minnesota Lynx in the booth with Tim Swartz and Brian Benefitemi.

00:14I'm Blake Suniga, and we're glad to have you along for the ride.

00:25And it's the Lynx to start out.

00:31Charles, guarded by Jujas.

00:34Charles, no good.

00:35The inside a little too congested for her to get her usual touch on that shot.

00:40No doubt, when it comes to Minnesota, Nafisa Collier is the leader of this team.

00:45I mean, she's someone you expect to put up 20, 10, and 5 anytime she's out there.

00:49She's been a defensive player of the year.

00:52Collier, she sets the tone for the Lynx.

00:54You know, there are certain players who shoot much better off the pass.

00:58Williams is one of them. Allows her to set her feet.

01:00Here's Murrell. Rebound by the Lynx.

01:07Good chance here for Natasha Howard.

01:09Wasted no time on that shot, but it's off the mark.

01:13To the inside.

01:15Over Collier.

01:16And some very quick points for them on that possession.

01:19Oh man, she is so good at making those lead passes.

01:27It's stolen by Carrington.

01:31Pass to Jujas.

01:32To the paint.

01:35Played in with a nice touch on the glass.

01:37Well, the inside defense tries to put the clamps on Carrington,

01:41but she makes a clever move and gets through.

01:44And there's the call on Carrington.

01:47That is her first foul of the game.

01:51First personal foul.

01:52First team foul.

01:58First minute and a half of basketball played here in this one.

02:04Collier outside.

02:07Let's it go from the wing.

02:09Carrington grabs the board.

02:14And here's Jujas.

02:17Back to Carrington.

02:19Over Charles.

02:20And the basket by Carrington.

02:22Look at Carrington using her agility inside

02:25and using it to get to a point-blank shot.

02:30Collier outside.

02:32Charles.

02:34Shoes over Jujas.

02:36And it's Charles missing.

02:38There was just enough defensive pressure to get her off balance.

02:47Good for the basket.

02:49Starting off one for one with that shot.

02:51Good pass work.

02:52The assist was right on target.

02:54They need to stop this run.

02:56I think it's time to switch things up.

02:58Either by going to the bench or with a different look defensively.

03:02Well, with the clear look at the basket, she doesn't really miss a lot of those.

03:17It's not hard to see why they're giving up points on this run.

03:22Just too many looks from in close.

03:24You know, usually when teams give up runs like this, it's because they allow chances from inside.

03:30Make them beat you from deep.

03:32But he got away with a major lapse there.

03:36Pass to Burrell.

03:37Three-pointer.

03:38Howard with the rebound.

03:40Minnesota trailing.

03:42One thing this team loves about Natasha Howard, she's a winning player.

03:47In one point in her career, she won three of four titles with two different teams.

03:52And she's a former defensive player of the year, plays the game with serious effort.

03:56Now here's Pow Pow.

03:58And down it goes.

03:59Two points.

04:00It seems that every pass they make is leading to a score here.

04:04Just phenomenal ball movement.

04:06Everyone's looking for the best shot, and it's paid off during this run.

04:10Here's Collier.

04:12Wyatt so far offensively searching for first points of the game.

04:15And the shot is good.

04:17She's got to be a little embarrassed for joining the Paratroopers Club on that pump fake.

04:23Come on, you've got to be a little bit more disciplined.

04:25Pass to Juhasz.

04:27Now Burrell.

04:27Covered by Collier.

04:32Juhasz in the post.

04:34Working on Charles.

04:35Juhasz, that's good.

04:37And they're really keeping that ball hopping around.

04:40Yeah, hip hopping around if you ask me.

04:42Look, their last five trips have all ended with a great pass leading to a hoop.

04:46They are really sharing the basketball.

04:53On the wing, Dijanae Carrington.

04:55Pass to Pow Pow.

04:57Over Howard.

04:59Pow Pow can't get it to go.

05:02And here are the links now.

05:04Nine-point game.

05:07Here's Collier.

05:09Let's it go from the baseline and nails it.

05:12Well, it's a player who does use the mid-range.

05:14It's part of what makes Collier difficult to defend.

05:17She can score from everywhere on the offensive end.

05:20Now here's Carrington.

05:22Six points for her.

05:24Puts it up for 15.

05:27Burrell, no good.

05:29Pass to Dodikisch.

05:32Now Howard.

05:35No good on the three.

05:40Now Pow Pow.

05:42Here's Juhasz.

05:44Howard with the rebound.

05:49Now here's Williams.

05:51Three seconds separating the shot clock and the game clock.

05:54Dina Charles for three.

05:55She can't get that one to fall.

05:58Yeah, her touch has deserted her this quarter.

06:01Nowhere to be found.

06:03To the middle.

06:05The layup off target.

06:10And we've reached the end of the first quarter.

06:12They lead by seven.

06:14Let's take a quick break and then it's on to the second quarter after this.

06:40Now the second quarter getting ready to start up.

06:43There hasn't been a lot of settling for outside shots really early on.

06:48Yeah, they've done a good job to work it low and not take the easy way out on offense.

06:52No shortcuts.

06:53Hound it low.

07:00Here's Johannes.

07:01She's guarded by Williams.

07:03Inside.

07:04Miller drops in the layup for two.

07:07I tell you what.

07:08Miller is a walking mismatch on the offensive end.

07:12Especially foul line down.

07:15Here's Goppy.

07:17And it's off from three-point range.

07:20That's something they need to do more of.

07:22Get after it on the glass.

07:23It certainly wouldn't hurt.

07:25Some extra possessions would definitely help to narrow the gap.

07:28Their crisp passing has opened things up offensively.

07:32Yeah, it makes the game easy.

07:33Ten straight points off of an assist.

07:35That's impressive.

07:40Pass to Williams.

07:41Picks the three.

07:43It's hauled in by Harrison.

07:48Now, Johannes.

07:50Back to Miller.

07:52And the layup's good off the glass.

07:55That's the ten straight point they've given up in the paint.

07:57It doesn't matter how good their perimeter defense is if they keep allowing easy looks inside.

08:03Pass to McBride.

08:06And the Lynx miss again.

08:08Well defended that time.

08:10She's a shooter that the defense has to close down on quickly where she's ready to pull the trigger.

08:16Yeah, and you can see that.

08:19They recognize that.

08:20They're not going to let her get easy shots.

08:23And there it is.

08:25You know, they've been extremely efficient and effective getting the ball inside.

08:30Totally.

08:30I mean, we're seeing some real shortcomings from this defense.

08:33They've given up five straight good looks in the paint.

08:36Minnesota calls a timeout.

09:04Now, here's Collier.

09:06She's tightly guarded.

09:08Courtney Williams for three.

09:10Cole with the rebound.

09:12A solid performance inside.

09:14You know, they're rebounding.

09:15It's been terrific.

09:16They're putting together a great game, aren't they?

09:19Strong performances throughout.

09:20And they've just been strong on the glass.

09:22And it sets a tone.

09:25Rebound, Kayla McBride.

09:27You know, she might be a little overconfident if she's taking shots like that.

09:31I don't care how many shots she's hitting.

09:33She's never hitting that one.

09:35A nice, fast break from start to finish.

09:38And what a finish it was, guys.

09:39Just so pretty.

09:41The pass, the dunk, everything.

09:43And a 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, Navisa Collier.

09:47And what's great about her winning the award, Collier does her defense with positioning and reading the game.

09:54At 6'1", she's got unique traits for a DPOY.

09:59McBride, the catalyst of the team, McBride is dependent on for buckets.

10:04And I'll tell you, she usually delivers.

10:07Now here's Hull.

10:09Still getting warmed up offensively.

10:11No buckets yet in the game for her.

10:14Bell.

10:14McBride covering.

10:16Bell can't hit.

10:20Now here's Williams.

10:22Key right on her.

10:24McBride misses.

10:28Here's Pau Pau.

10:30Out to the right wing.

10:32Pass to Burrell.

10:34Stripped away.

10:36And now the Leafs fast break.

10:39And that one's good.

10:41Coffee.

10:42Hit the bullseye with that assist.

10:44Nice delivery into the lane.

10:48Out to the wing.

10:52To the wing.

10:53Right side.

10:54Bell.

10:55He's now 1 for 2 with that bucket.

10:58She was one step ahead of the D in making that pass.

11:01Nice assist.

11:05Right outside.

11:07Down low.

11:09Solid play on the low block.

11:11And that one's good.

11:12That is some dime dropping.

11:14Exquisite assist.

11:26Both teams deciding to change it up.

11:42Pau Pau with it.

11:43Pass to Juhasz.

11:47Soft touch off the glass.

11:49That's a strong, strong move by Juhasz.

11:56Here's Doty Kish.

11:58Guarded by Pau Pau.

12:01Here's Charles.

12:02What a terrific move that was.

12:05The defense cannot forget about her like that.

12:08If you do, she will light you up.

12:12Pass to Carrington.

12:13To the right side.

12:17The three ball.

12:19Gets a three-pointer to fall.

12:21They've been the hotter team in the first half so far, guys.

12:24Well, they've been grinding.

12:26Working for those high percentage shots.

12:28And it's been paying off for them.

12:29Let's see if this success continues to go as we get longer into this game.

12:34Yep, that goes.

12:36Excellent body control inside.

12:39Collier shows she can adjust to airtight defense.

12:46Pass to Pau Pau.

12:48And here's Burrell.

12:52And it's Collier with the rebound.

12:54You know, it might be a poor shooting performance for her.

12:57But luckily, her teammates have picked up the slack.

13:00Now a timeout called by Minnesota.

13:05All right.

13:06Let's go.

13:08Come on.

13:08Let's go.

13:09Let's go.

13:11Let's go.

13:23And here are the links now.

13:25Down by 12.

13:29Here's Dodikish.

13:31She hasn't scored yet.

13:33That, I'm sure, will change.

13:36Pass to Charles.

13:40Sinks that one from the post.

13:43A reliable interior scoring option.

13:46Charles plays with power and poise around the rim.

13:50Here's Burrell.

13:51Defended by Coffey.

13:53Oh, shoot it.

13:55Now here's Pau Pau.

13:59And that one good.

14:01It's so nice to have somebody who can take charge.

14:05Take the offense like she has.

14:07Well, they got to be feeling good about having the ball in her hands right now.

14:10I mean, she's just making play after play.

14:13And that'll do it for the first half.

14:16They lead by 12.

14:18And we've got more in store for you right after this.

14:21Oh, shoot.

14:28Oh, shoot.

14:37Oh, shoot.

14:39Oh, shoot.

14:41Oh, shoot.

14:42Oh, shoot.

14:43Oh, shoot.

14:44Oh, shoot.

14:46Oh, shoot.

14:48Oh, shoot.

14:49Oh, shoot.

14:50Oh, shoot.

14:51Oh, shoot.

16:21Yeah, it's been a gritty performance and a physical brand of basketball, but hey, that's how you win.

16:26Bring your lunge tail.

16:28Basket counts.

16:29They're passing the ball very crisply right now.

16:32Their last three buckets have come by way of an assist.

16:38Powered the screen.

16:41I like the call.

16:43I thought the D was still moving.

16:45Yeah, it looked like it, and she kind of slid underneath as she got to the spot, too.

16:5716-point lead, the largest margin of the game.

17:01Pulls it from the elbow.

17:03Harrington grabs the board.

17:06One item that stood out is their ball movement.

17:09Things are definitely clicking, and more importantly, it's tough to them today.

17:13Count it.

17:14A big lead becomes bigger.

17:16They are playing with purpose, guys.

17:18And that goes for both ends of the floor.

17:21They've been controlling the action everywhere.

17:23Just dominant.

17:25Pass to Collier.

17:29Charles.

17:31The kick out to Williams.

17:34The three-pointer, no good.

17:36Ugly start to the second half, missing their first score.

17:39They need to get on track.

17:41Inside.

17:42Harrington outside.

17:45And here's Burrell.

17:47Brought it by Charles.

17:48And out of bounds.

17:49The Lynx will take it.

17:52On Wednesday, they'll host the Atlanta Dream.

17:55Then on Friday, they kick off a road trip in Minnesota, where they'll take on the Lynx.

18:00And looking at the Wings matchup, it's going to be an all-out battle.

18:05And you just hope they're wrestling, able to execute their game plan, as it's going to be a challenge.

18:10Oh, it's going to be a challenge, all right.

18:12But it's a challenge I think this team is up for.

18:15Williams.

18:16Fires for three.

18:17That falls.

18:18Nice.

18:19That time from Tina Charles.

18:21Don't underestimate Charles' playmaking ability.

18:24She's capable of making some advanced passes.

18:28All into her late 30s, Tina Charles continues to be one of the best scorers in the league.

18:34I mean, it's just incredible how she's aged.

18:37Charles led the league in scoring during her 11th season in the WNBA.

18:42Textbook.

18:43Nice pass.

18:44Nice catch.

18:45Nice shot.

18:47Right wing.

18:49Pass to you, Haas.

18:51Here's Pau Pau.

18:53The three.

18:55And it's Collier with the rebound.

18:59And here's Williams.

19:02Another three for Minnesota.

19:05Their three-point percentage has taken a big leap up since the start of the second half.

19:10Their snipers are starting to do their thing.

19:13And that's really going to be the ticket for them the rest of the way.

19:17Pass to Carrington.

19:19Launches a three.

19:20Yes.

19:21Once again.

19:22And she remains a perfect six attempts, six mates.

19:30Just under three and a half minutes played here in the third quarter.

19:34That is such a low percentage shot.

19:37She's got to remember that she has four teammates out there with her.

19:41She doesn't need to do it all by herself.

19:47Here's Dodikish.

19:49Guarded by Pau Pau.

19:52Pass to Collier.

19:54Let's the three fly.

19:55That one is off.

19:57She just hasn't looked right.

19:59She hasn't.

19:59And something's off with her mechanics, I think.

20:03Pau Pau gets the bucket.

20:05That's a heads-up play right there, guys.

20:07Not just on the assist, but also on the finish.

20:15Here's Dodikish.

20:16Looking for a first basket still in this one.

20:19Charles.

20:20That falls.

20:21Nice feed that time from Natasha Howard.

20:24The easy look off the pass from Howard.

20:26Great awareness leads to the bucket.

20:34Oh, yeah.

20:36Oh, yeah.

20:37Oh, yeah.

20:37So, both teams changing it up here.

20:49Here's Harrington.

20:51She's got 14.

20:54Pass to Bell.

20:56Deflects the pass.

20:58Here's Holt.

21:00Buries the long-range jumper.

21:02Well, from range, Lexi Holt, very effective.

21:04It's certainly a player you cannot give open looks to.

21:11And here's Spalwell.

21:13Here's Kayla McBride from the arc.

21:15That shot off the mark.

21:17Plus eight in the rebound differential.

21:19One more reason.

21:20They have absolutely just controlled this game.

21:24Yeah, double-digit advantage on the scoreboard.

21:26They've taken the initiative for sure.

21:28And it started out with the rebounding.

21:29It sets a tone.

21:31Oh, no good.

21:32Well, she rushed that one.

21:33The D was out of position, but she couldn't make him pay.

21:37And the basket by McBride.

21:39On the drive, McBride can be so dynamic, which helps her beat the defense.

21:47Here's Carrington.

21:48Pass to Bell.

21:50Burrell.

21:52Let's go with a three.

21:54Knocks down the three ball.

21:56That's been their bread and butter in the second half.

21:59They're really burying those long-range shots.

22:01And as hot as they are, no need to play conservative.

22:05Keep firing away.

22:07Well, that's where Kofi can do the most damage.

22:09When she's working inside, she has a deep bag.

22:14There's a four-second difference from the shot clock and game clock.

22:23Basketball.

22:24Goes back up.

22:25And the basket good.

22:27A fake shot that time.

22:29And it's pretty hard not to notice the difference in the passing of these two teams today.

22:34Yeah, I mean, when you look at the stats monitor, it's a stark discrepancy.

22:38When you look at the assist column, and you see that difference as far as fluidity in their respective offenses,

22:45too.

22:46Well, through three quarters of play, down double digits, it may be difficult to overcome.

22:52Leading by 17.

22:54And coming up, as soon as we return from the break, the fourth quarter gets underway.

23:12And we welcome you back as we get going into the fourth quarter.

23:16The final quarter of play can change everything.

23:28Now, here's Williams.

23:30Guarded by Pau Pau.

23:31That one's a foul.

23:33It called on Pau Pau.

23:34First team foul.

23:35That is their first foul of the game.

23:45Coffee with it.

23:48The 15-footer.

23:49And it's rejected.

23:52To the paint.

23:53It's picked off.

23:56They've got the five-on-three advantage.

23:59And the layup is good after a nice lead pass.

24:02That's the easiest fast-break opportunity an offense gets.

24:06Off a steal.

24:07Exactly.

24:08The defense with no chance to get back.

24:11To the middle.

24:12Here's Miller.

24:15Rebounded by Coffey.

24:19Now McBride.

24:21Pass to Coffey.

24:22From the arc.

24:24Set for live.

24:26Now Caldwell.

24:27The tray.

24:28No luck on that one.

24:30That's a shot you want to take if you're looking for the three.

24:33Defense totally off balance.

24:35Harrison.

24:36Basket is good.

24:38The assist from Dinan Miller.

24:43Now here's Williams.

24:52Releases from 15.

24:54Hold at the rebound.

24:56Well that's just not a sight you see very often.

24:58Because she has a great feel for that jump shot.

25:01Especially when she's open.

25:04How gets the bucket.

25:05I like the decision there for Miller.

25:07Moving the ball.

25:10Here's Minnesota.

25:1219 point game.

25:16To the inside.

25:18And that one's good.

25:19Coffey.

25:20Fired that bounce pass in there beautifully.

25:23Game moves along.

25:24Two minutes gone here in the fourth.

25:27Pass to Pow Pow.

25:29Now here's Harrison.

25:30Makes it off the glass.

25:33Cook out that assist.

25:34That's a pair of teammates on the same page.

25:39Here's McBride.

25:43Coffey.

25:46And a miss there on the triple.

25:48Physically there's no doubt they've been the stronger team.

25:51And that 10 rebound advantage tells you all you need to know.

25:54Not to mention what it says on the scoreboard.

25:57They're really pushing them around.

26:00Pass to Bell.

26:01Six on the shot clock.

26:03Drains it from 17 feet out.

26:06Another good pass.

26:07Impressive offensive execution from there.

26:09Yeah passing has kept the defense off balance.

26:11Four straight field goals made off of the system.

26:14That shot by Caldwell.

26:15No good.

26:16They're enjoying a commanding lead.

26:18And you know the best part?

26:19It gives them an opportunity to give their starters a rest.

26:22Yeah they might not have to come back in.

26:26Pow pow for three.

26:28It's hauled in by the Lynx.

26:30On an open look like that.

26:32She's just got a gift for making the weak coverage pay.

26:36That's a surprising miss.

26:38She's almost always deadly when she's that open.

26:41Even from way downtown.

26:46On for the first time ever.

26:48The league extended the schedule to 44 games.

26:52What do you guys think about that?

26:53I mean it's been a great idea.

26:55There's so much interest in the league.

26:57The fans, the broadcasters, everybody.

26:59We want more action.

27:00We want more games.

27:00And factor in the expansion teams coming in recently.

27:04It felt like there needed to be a few more games on the slate.

27:08Chalk up.

27:08Two right there.

27:10Love the determination from Diamond.

27:13Refusing to let the physical defense throw her off.

27:18And they could use a big shot here to get this offense going.

27:21Yeah too many empty possessions.

27:23I mean it's simple.

27:24They need points.

27:25Time called here.

27:26The Lynx decide to talk it over.

27:35So it's both teams making substitutions here.

27:53Meeks.

27:54Defended by Harrison.

27:55Good on the bucket.

27:56She's so good at recognizing where the openings are and getting that ball to the rim.

28:05Down low.

28:06Pass to Hull.

28:07Back to Harrison.

28:08And here's Hull.

28:11Over McBride.

28:12Hull no good.

28:14That's one she knows she should have drank.

28:17Now here's McBride.

28:21It's stolen by Hull.

28:23Stolen by Koffee.

28:24Meeks.

28:25That's good.

28:26And it's Nia Koffee with the assist.

28:29Well normally you would expect Koffee to finish the play.

28:32But she smartly makes a pass to set up another shooter.

28:36Pass to Harrison.

28:39Count it.

28:39Good.

28:40That's what I call pretty passes.

28:43Timely recognition as to where the open teammate was.

28:50Here's Clarendon.

28:55The draft takes place right before the regular season.

28:59It's fun to see these players get right into their pro careers.

29:03Unlike the NBA, we get to see the collegiate stars that were born in March join the WNBA while they're

29:09still hot.

29:09It's a chance to see college stars immediately after a great run.

29:13I love it.

29:14You have a great march, as you said, and you go right into the WNBA season.

29:18You get drafted right after that national semifinal and final.

29:22It's awesome.

29:23And it's also a giant test, though, for rookies.

29:26I mean, they're playing that college season, then an extra set of 40-plus pro games, which we know are

29:31so much more taxing than a college game.

29:33I mean, it's a big-time challenge.

29:35Well, if it wasn't already out of reach, it is now thanks to the spurt that they're having.

29:40And why put on the brakes now, Tim?

29:42Tim, I say just keep on firing.

29:44Man, Brian, you want to run up the score?

29:48Here's Harrington.

29:54Pass to Bell.

29:55To the middle.

29:57Harrington outside.

30:02Yes, it's good.

30:04It's just terrific to see Harrington taking charge on the offensive end.

30:08And you know the bench loves to see it as well.

30:11Out to the left wing.

30:16Meeks.

30:18Well-timed pass and goes straight to the bucket for the layup.

30:22Layup.

30:22Colwell.

30:24Man, they're in complete control.

30:27Everything they're doing, it's been working out.

30:29Wow.

30:31Outside Miller.

30:33Bell.

30:37Pass to Harrison.

30:41Five on the clock.

30:42Faked in off the glass.

30:50So the home crowd happy here as they get the victory.

30:53They won this game going away.

30:55They were a better basketball team by far.

30:58We've got to commend this sort of dominance here at home and feeling great.

31:01Playing well nearly the whole game.

31:03I could feel it.

31:05This building was pumped, guys.

31:06And that'll wrap it up.

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