High Post Hoops
Fansided

WNBA record recap: Breaking down 2019 records and milestones reached

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics speaks with the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics speaks with the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
9 of 13
WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on August 13, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on August 13, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx

The Lynx entered the season as somewhat of an unknown without Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen, and Rebekkah Brunson, and Seimone Augustus out for a large part of the season. But a solid veteran inside in Sylvia Fowles and Rookie of the Year frontrunner Napheesa Collier set new standards to lead the way.

Head coach Cheryl Reeve also made some big moves, moving up to fifth all-time in regular season wins (231). Reeve entering also made the top-5 all active coaches in the league.

Individual records set by the Lynx this year:

  • Fowles passed Lisa Leslie to become the new all-time leader in double-doubles, ending the season with 163. Leslie had 157 double-doubles in her career.
  • Turnovers were a frequent problem for the Lynx, and Odyssey Sims led in that category, setting a new franchise record with 112 total.
  • Collier set a few Lynx rookie records, playing just over 1,131 minutes total and averaging 33:17 per game while grabbing 163 total defensive rebounds.

Several Lynx players reached big milestones this season:

  • Fowles scored her 5,000th point and made her 2,000th field goal, getting her 200th block along the way. She ended the season second in rebounding (3,332), fourth in blocks (621), 10th in made field goals (2,100), and 14th in free throws made (1,184) all-time.
  • Augustus moved up to 11th in points (5,881).
  • Sims scored her 2,000th point and grabbed her 200th steal.
  • Danielle Robinson recorded her 1,000th assist.
  • Damiris Dantas scored her 1,000th point and grabbed her 500th rebound.
Home/History