So how did the Lynx take a 22-0 lead against Seattle in their last game, on June 9. Here's how:
Lynx: A look back at memorable 22-0 start in last game
Rebekkah Brunson scored nine points in the Lynx's incredible start at Seattle in their last game.
June 16, 2011 at 11:47PM
2-0 Rookie Maya Moore steals the ball after the center jump and scores on a layup
4-0 Rebekkah Brunson makes a jumper near the free throw line; Lindsay Whalen gets an assist
6-0 Whalen scores on a 12-feet step-back jumper from the lane
8-0 Taj WcWilliams-Franklin scores on a layup, assist to Seimone Augustus
10-0 Brunson scores inside. Lynx have five baskets on five possessions. This time, though, Augustus misses a shot, but Moore gets the offensive rebounds and Whalen gets her second assist on Brunson's basket
12-0 Brunson scores on a rebound after Whalen misses a shot.
13-0 Brunson makes the second of two free throw attempts, giving her seven points. Lynx have scord on seven consecutive possessions
15-0 After two scoreless possessions, Augustus makes a shot just inside the arc. McWilliams-Franklin with the assist
17-0 McWilliams-Franklin scores inside. Whalen gets her third assist.
20-0 Whalen makes a three-pointer, Brunson with assist
22-0 Brunson scores on a fastbreak layup, Moore with assist.
And that was a Lynx record for consecutive points, 22 in a row. It took 6 minutes, 47 seconds. In the run, Brunson had nine points, seven rebounds and one assist.
Here are two links to watch it:
Part 1 of the run: http://www.wnba.com/video/wnba/2011/06/13/lynxstormpt1mov-1733309 Part 2: http://www.wnba.com/video/wnba/2011/06/13/lynxstormpt2mov-1733307 The Lynx won the game 81-74 to improve their record to 3-1.
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