The Minnesota Lynx squandered a 20-point lead in the third quarter of Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury and took an 89-83 overtime loss.

The Minnesota Lynx were on the wrong end of the third-largest comeback in WNBA playoff history. Head coach Cheryl Reeve wasn't pleased with their execution down the stretch.

BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Mercury face the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury have gone 13-11 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is third in the Western Conference in rebounding with 34.7 rebounds. Alyssa Thomas leads the Mercury with 8.8 boards.

Napheesa Collier's birthday on Tuesday was spoiled after the Lynx crumbled in a 89-83 loss against the Mercury in Game 2.

The Phoenix Mercury face the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 (9/23/25) in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/wnba/lynx as Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Reacts to Liberty Firing Sandy Brondello. The coaching carousel in professional sports can always be harsh, and unfortunately for Sandy Brondello, she was on the back end of a tough decision by the New York Liberty on Tuesday.

The 20-point lead had all but vanished, but even as frazzled as they looked, the Lynx still had a winning outcome within their grasp. They just needed to display a morsel of composure and execution.