PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx enter Sunday's showdown against the Los Angeles Sparks riding high after a dominant season-opening victory where Napheesa Collier torched the Dallas Wings for 34 points. Despite their offensive firepower, the Lynx's ShotQuality data reveals they're particularly efficient when attacking the rim, ranking first in that category while showing some vulnerabilities in offensive rebounding and tempo. The Lynx are motivated by last season's near-miss in the WNBA Finals, having fallen just short of capturing their fifth championship after a remarkable 30-10 regular season performance. Collier, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, embodies the team's collective mindset...

PREVIEW: The Washington Mystics kick off their road campaign at Mohegan Sun Arena, facing a Connecticut Sun team in the midst of a massive organizational rebuild. The Sun enter the 2025 season with significant changes, including new head coach Rachid Meziane and a largely revamped roster, with Meziane aiming to instill a team-first culture focused on ball movement and defense. Washington brings impressive defensive credentials, ranking first in the league for good defense against 3-point shooting and second in forcing turnovers. Coming off a 94-90 home victory against the Atlanta Dream, the Mystics are looking to build momentum under first-year...

PREVIEW: The NBA playoffs reach a critical juncture as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Denver Nuggets in a winner-take-all Game 7 at Paycom Center. The No. 1 seed Thunder will face the No. 4 seed Nuggets in this pivotal second-round matchup . With two of basketball's most electrifying talents - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić - set to clash, fans can expect a compelling battle between a bruising big man and a surgical guard who rarely disappoint. The Thunder enter with remarkable offensive prowess, ranking first in good passing and third in high-frequency rim attacks and post-up shots. This game...