Sun 73 - 77 Lynx
Final - OT
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Augustus carries Lynx past Sun in overtime

Jun 14, 2007 - 2:49 AM MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Seimone Augustus scored six of her 28 points in overtime as the Minnesota Lynx posted a 77-73 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.

Nicole Ohlde had 18 points and eight rebounds and Lindsey Harding scored 11 for Minnesota, which shot 40 percent (30-of-74) from the field and forced 21 turnovers.

In the extra session, Harding and Augustus scored on consecutive driving layups as Minnesota grabbed the lead for good at 75-71 with 1:49 remaining.

Connecticut guard Katie Douglas' layup with 14 seconds to go in regular forced OT. The Lynx had a chance to win it in regulation, but Harding missed a 16-footer at the buzzer.

Asjha Jones collected 22 points and 11 boards and Nykesha Sales poured in 15 for the Sun, who shot 40 percent (32-of-79) and scored 38 points in the paint.








  • WNBA
    CONNECTICUT 73
    MINNESOTA 77 FINAL IN 1ST OT

    Jun 13 10:07 PM


  • WNBA
    CONNECTICUT 67
    MINNESOTA 67 END OF 4TH QTR GOING INTO OVERTIME

    Jun 13 9:48 PM
  • 137
    roots
    RUWTbot Added 116 roots (Overtime, Close Finish)

    Sun vs. LynxJun 13 9:48 PM
  • 21
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    RUWTbot Added 21 roots (Close Finish)

    Sun vs. LynxJun 13 9:36 PM


  • WNBA
    CONNECTICUT 48
    MINNESOTA 52 END, 3RD QTR

    Jun 13 9:23 PM


  • WNBA
    CONNECTICUT 30
    MINNESOTA 36 HALFTIME

    Jun 13 8:49 PM


  • WNBA
    CONNECTICUT 18
    MINNESOTA 11 END, 1ST QTR

    Jun 13 8:26 PM

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