The Lynx are officially the hottest team in the WNBA. Minnesota has won five games in a row and six of its last seven. It seems like they’re well on their way to rediscovering the brand of basketball that has helped them win four championships since 2011. The last time we checked in, the team was still a little more up in the air, the Lynx had won two straight at home but had yet to prove their work on the road. Today things are different. There’s something noticeably changed about Minnesota’s attitude. There will be ups and downs over the course of the rest of the season, but the Lynx are here to fight.
So, what’s happened? It’s hard to point to one specific thing—a lot has been working for the Lynx. Here are 10 things I’ve noticed from their five-game winning streak that might provide Minnesota a blueprint …