On a tear: How the Lynx rank during their winning streak

To no surprise, the Lynx rank near the top at several key offensive and defensive categories over their recent run.

July 13, 2021 at 1:08AM
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier passes during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Napheesa Collier has helped the Lynx average 23.7 assists per game during their winning streak. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Where the Lynx rank in the WNBA in key categories during their seven-game winning streak:

Points per game: 86.6 (third)

Points against per game: 75.0 (second)

Field-goal percentage: 50.6 (first)

Opponent field-goal percentage: 39.6 (second)

Points in the paint: 45.4 (first)

Offensive rating: 107.3 (second)

Defensive rating: 94.3 (second

Assists per game: 23.7 (second)

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