Minnesota advances to West Finals with an 85-67 win

**Admin** Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:46 am

Seimone Augustus had 22 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the San Antonio Silver Stars, 85-67 for their first playoff series victory in franchise history.

Rebekkah Brunson added 15 points & nine rebounds and Maya Moore had 14 points, six rebounds & four assists for the Lynx, who advance to play the Phoenix Mercury in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 is this Thursday night in Minnesota.

The Lynx, who own home-court advantage throughout the playoffs after dominating the league during the regular season, finally gave the tortured sports fans of Minnesota something to cheer about. The Vikings and Timberwolves were last-place teams and the Twins have the worst record in the American League. So the fans are starting to rally around the Lynx.