Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin

The Minnesota Lynx looked like a team of destiny all summer, steamrolling through the WNBA schedule with the best record as they worked to avenge their loss in the Finals last season. The top-seeded Lynx saw their season come to an end Sunday when they lost 86-81 to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal. Minnesota lost its third straight game, blowing a 13-point lead to start the fourth quarter to end the best-of-five series.