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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 6h

Welcome to Wednesday and a new HTH Weekly! 🏀 Featured this week: ✅ So … What’s Next? ✅ Latest HTH Content ✅ Welcome to HTH, Lucas! ✅ How to Support HTH ✅ Latest Podcasts ✅ Much More! Do you want weekly news and info sent to you FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➡️ hittingthehardwood.com/newsletter/

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Lucas Seehafer @seehafer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This will be fun! I've got lots of ideas bouncing around, primarily regarding the science of basketball through the lens of the Wolves.

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Lucas Seehafer @seehafer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Introducing the new and improved WNBA Injury Tracker: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫! Join us in welcoming Lucas Seehafer to HTH, primarily assisting with our Wolves coverage! Lucas, who brings unique analysis as a physical therapist and professor, currently writes for The IX Sports We're lucky to have you, Lucas!

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Both Game 1 contests in the semifinals have been decided, with Atlanta and Golden State grabbing early 1-0 series leads! 🏀 With the Dream and Valkyries go up 2-0 on Wednesday? Or will the Liberty and Aces even up the series at 1-1? #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBA

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The #4 Atlanta Dream defend home court in Game 1, taking down the #8 New York Liberty 92-82 to grab a 1-0 series lead. The two teams are back in action in Game 2 on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🚨New HTH Podcast!🚨 @hansen13.bsky.social is riding solo (sorry to your ears 😉) to talk about the disappointing end to the Lynx season, recap the first round and look ahead to the semifinals, discuss the offseason ahead for Minnesota and much more! Tap in ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

And four teams are left standing! 🏀 Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta and New York all advanced to the semifinals, with the pair of best-of-five series tipping off Sunday. Who do you think advances to the #WNBA Finals??

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In remembrance of the Lynx season, let's hit up Happy Hour🍻🏀 @terryhorstman.bsky.social attempts to put a bow on the 2026 Lynx season that ended earlier than it should have before some light offseason forecasting and takeaways from Lynx exit interviews. Dive in ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New The Missing Lynx‼️ @adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @seeratsohi.bsky.social of The Ringer WNBA Show to break down the Lynx exit interviews, reflect on Sohi's time in Minnesota, and speculate on what this offseason could hold for the Lynx. Tap in! ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Jonathan Kuminga caught the Wolves’ attention on the other side in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Now, he’s on their side in Minnesota. 🐺🏀 What did the Wolves see in him during that series that they hope he brings to Minnesota? Benny Hughes takes a look ⤵️

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Wolves Saw Something in Jonathan Kuminga During 2025 Playoffs - Hitting the Hardwood

What did the Wolves see in those five games that made them fans of Kuminga? And what made Minnesota a compelling of a pitch to Kuminga and his team?

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Las Vegas Aces punch their ticket to the semifinals! 🏀 #3 Las Vegas defeats #6 Indiana in Game 3 to take the entertaining series 2-1. The Aces will now face the winner of Golden State/Dallas in the best-of-five semifinals round. Who will Vegas face? The Valkyries or Wings?

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Another first-round series has been decided in the #WNBA Playoffs! 🏀 The #4 Atlanta Dream sweep the #5 Washington Mystics in the best-of-three series, advancing to play the #8 New York Liberty in the semifinals. Who do you think takes the series between Atlanta and New York??

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

With another Lynx season in the books, we want to thank all of you for your support. Whether you follow us, listen to our podcasts, read our content at HTH or more, we couldn't do any of this without you. MUCH more Lynx, Wolves and Gophers content coming your way at HTH!

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New The Missing Lynx‼️ @adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @kingabee.bsky.social to talk the Lynx’s season-ending loss to the Liberty in the first round. They discuss the season overall, what went wrong in the playoffs, the future of Napheesa Collier & more. Listen➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Jon Krawczynski @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“I was just never going to change who I was, even when the world was asking me to change who I was, to be a character in their story.” A candid Karl-Anthony Towns goes deep with @TheAthletic on turmoil, tragedy and triumph Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

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Karl-Anthony Towns had the last laugh. And he’s not done smiling yet (Gift Article)

For years, Towns heard he was too soft to win. Now an NBA champion, he's savoring the vindication — and the joy that got him here.

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

And more. Forget the question on this one and I don’t have my headphones cause I’m in transit and just trying to get these vids up and it’s almost 1 in the morning give me a fucking break just kidding love you all mean it

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coach’s thoughts. Q: @cassidyhett.bsky.social

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s once again time for a new edition of HTH Weekly! 🔥 Featured this week: ✅ Lynx Season Ends, Wolves Begin ✅ Latest HTH Content ✅ Supporting HTH ✅ Latest Podcasts ✅ More! Do you want to get weekly news and info sent to you for FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➡️ hittingthehardwood.com/newsletter/

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The first series in the #WNBA Playoffs has been decided. New York sends Minnesota home with an upset sweep, now awaiting who will join it in the semifinals.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The #8 New York Liberty defeat the #1 Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2, completing a surprising 2-0 series sweep to advance to the semifinals. Minnesota, the best team in the WNBA this season, has its year come to a screeching halt and disappointing end.

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Final: Lynx 71, Liberty 87 Extended embrace between Phee, Court, and K-Mac on the floor as the final seconds tick off. The sting of this series is not gonna wear off anytime soon.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Liberty aren't letting off the gas, up on the Lynx 68-56 through three quarters. New York is 10 minutes away from not only upsetting top-seeded Minnesota, but sweeping the Lynx.

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Cassidy Hettesheimer @cassidyhett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Liberty lead 68-56 heading into the third quarter. Lynx cut it to as few as nine w/ McDonald and Brodie off the bench, but Ionescu has hit some timely three-pointers (4-of-9) and the Liberty have 10 second chance points off 9 ORB. Miles, Howard have played just a combined 29 min.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Stats from the first half of Lynx/Liberty in Game 2: Scoring: - 1Q: NYL 26, MIN 21 - 2Q: NYL 23, MIN 16 Shooting: - NYL: 19/40 FG, 5/19 3PT, 6/6 FT - MIN: 14/38 FG, 3/8 3PT, 6/8 FT Points in the Paint: - NYL: 28 - MIN: 18 Fast Break Points: - NYL: 13 - MIN: 6

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

HT: Lynx 37, Liberty 49 Biggest lead of the night for new as the teams hit the lockerrooms. JJ has a game-high 14. Sab has 10, Stewie 9. Court leads the Lynx w/ 10, followed by Phee w/ 9 and Nia w/ 8.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Liberty own a 49-37 lead over the Lynx at halftime in Game 2. Jones has 14p/6r, Ionescu has 10p/5a/3r and Stewart has 9p/4r/3a/2blk for NYL. Williams has 10p/3r/3a, Collier has 9p/6r, Brodie has 8p and Miles has 5p/2r for MIN.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our guy @terryhorstman.bsky.social is on the ground in New York getting ready for a win-or-go-home Game 2 for the Minnesota Lynx. Come for the top notch coverage, stay because we all could use a little more Terry in our lives!

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 29/09/2026

The seeds don't tell the full story when it comes to the No. 1 Lynx and No. 8 Liberty 👀 @lilypboyd breaks down each of the team's paths to the postseason, as the Liberty have a chance to do the impossible tonight 🤩 winsidr.com/2026/09/two-...

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Two Paths, One Matchup: How the Liberty and Lynx Landed in the First Round » Winsidr

When the WNBA playoffs come around every postseason and seeding takes form, there’s typically a simple story behind why each team landed where they did. Finishing the regular season at the top of the...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

With Game 1 behind us and Game 2 here in the first-round battle between the Lynx and Liberty, what went wrong for Minnesota that it needs to correct? Croonch goes Between the Buzzer to discuss what should change with the Lynx’s backs against the wall ⤵️

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Between the Buzzer: What Lynx Need to Correct in Game 2 - Hitting the Hardwood

With Game 1 behind us and Game 2 here, what went wrong for Minnesota that it should correct? We discuss what should change with the Lynx's backs against the wall.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After sitting atop the WNBA all year, the Lynx have started receiving recognition for their success. The WNBA announced Olivia Miles has unanimously been named Rookie of the Year, while Cheryl Reeve was named Coach of the Year. @hansen13.bsky.social has more⤵️ hittingthehardwood.com/olivia-miles...

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Olivia Miles and Cheryl Reeve Earn WNBA Honors - Hitting the Hardwood

The rookie guard was officially named 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year, while the legendary coach claimed her league record fifth WNBA Coach of the Year honor.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After a strong 2025-26 season that resulted in the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005, @gopherwbb.bsky.social is hoping to build on that success in the season ahead. Nicole Jackson looks at this year's team and the schedule it faces in 2026-27 ⤵️

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Loaded Big Ten Slate Awaits Gophers as They Look to Build Onto Success - Hitting the Hardwood

After a strong 2025-26 season that resulted in its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005, Minnesota is hoping to build on that success in the season ahead.

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WNBA @wnba.com · 28/09/2026

Showing love to Coach 🎉 A special celebration for Cheryl Reeve after being named the 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year! #WNBASeason30

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New The Missing Lynx‼️ @adukemn.bsky.social is joined by Aryeh Schwartz of @winsidr.com to break down the Lynx's Game 1 loss to the New York Liberty. They talk about the Lynx’s lack of offense, the officiating and Napheesa Collier. Listen ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How things stand heading into Game 2 of the best-of-three first round of the #WNBA Playoffs on Tuesday: - #8 New York 1, #1 Minnesota 0 - #3 Las Vegas 1, #6 Indiana 0 - #4 Atlanta 1, #5 Washington 0 - #2 Golden State 1, #7 Dallas 0

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Cassidy Hettesheimer @cassidyhett.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Lynx drop Game 1 91-75, forcing a must-win Game 2 in Brooklyn on Tuesday. A deflating 51-31 second half after the Lynx frontcourt hit foul trouble early and as the Liberty hit their looks from deep, and hold the Lynx backcourt to a 6-24 outing.

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Final: Lynx 75, Liberty 91 A 51-31 2nd half for the Liberty gives them Game 1 of the series and the chance to clinch a place in the semifinals at home in Brooklyn on Tuesday.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The eighth-seeded New York Liberty come into Target Center and steal Game 1 from the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, 91-75. New York is now one win away from advancing, with Minnesota needing to win the next two. Game 2 is Tuesday evening in Brooklyn.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Through three quarters, the Liberty hold a 65-60 edge over the Lynx at Target Center. Stewart has 26p/6r/5a/2stl, Fiebich has 10p/7r and Ionescu has 10p/4a/2stl for NYL (46.9% FG). Brodie has 14p, McBride has 12p/6a, Collier has 12p/4r and Miles has 9p/8a for MIN (46.2% FG).

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Something to watch — Napheesa Collier and Natasha Howard now each have four fouls here early in the third quarter. They both sat the final few minutes of the first half with three fouls each.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Stats from the first half of Lynx/Liberty Game 1: Scoring: - 1Q: NYL 25, MIN 18 - 2Q: MIN 26, NYL 15 Shooting: - NYL: 14/34 FG, 5/13 3PT, 7/8 FT - MIN: 17/35 FG, 6/14 3PT, 4/6 FT Turnovers: - MIN: 5 (12 NYL points) - NYL: 11 (12 MIN points) Bench Points: - MIN: 12 - NYL: 2

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terryhorstman @terryhorstman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

HT: Lynx 44, Liberty 40 Dagger step-back 3 by Liv in the final seconds. Brilliant 2-for-1 by the Lynx after Court hit her first 3 of the day on the previous possession. Phee/Tash/Nia all tagged w/ 3 fouls apiece though after some main character energy from the official plagued the 2nd Q.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A 6-2 run from the Lynx to open up the second quarter brings the game down to just three, with the Liberty holding a 27-24 edge with 6:43 to go until halftime. Minnesota is riding that pick-and-roll game here lately, and it's working well.

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