16.7%
First Possession %
33.3%
First Shot %
83.3%
First Basket %
83.3%
Last 10 First Basket %
Over 6 games in the 2025 playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx tookfirst possession 16.7% of the time, took the first shot 33.3% of the time, and hit the first basket 83.3% of the time. Of the 5 first baskets scored by the Minnesota Lynx, 2 were at home and 3 were on the road.
First Possession2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 6 |
| First Possessions | 1 |
| First Possession % | 16.7% |
| Away Games | 3 |
| Away First Possession % | 33.3% |
| Home Games | 3 |
| Home First Possession % | 0.0% |
First Shots2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 6 |
| First Shots | 2 |
| First Shot % | 33.3% |
| Away Games | 3 |
| Away First Shot % | 33.3% |
| Home Games | 3 |
| Home First Shot % | 33.3% |
First Baskets2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 6 |
| First Baskets | 5 |
| First Basket % | 83.3% |
| Away Games | 3 |
| Away First Basket % | 100.0% |
| Home Games | 3 |
| Home First Basket % | 66.7% |
First Shots by Position
| Total First Shots | 2 |
| Guards | 0.0% |
| Forwards | 100.0% |
| Centers | 0.0% |
First Shots by Shot Type
| Total First Shots | 2 |
| 2PT Jumper | 100.0% |
| Layup | 0.0% |
| 3PT | 0.0% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
First Baskets by Position
| Total First Baskets | 5 |
| Guards | 20.0% |
| Forwards | 80.0% |
| Centers | 0.0% |
First Baskets by Shot Type
| Total First Baskets | 5 |
| 2PT Jumper | 40.0% |
| Layup | 60.0% |
| 3PT | 0.0% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
First Baskets Allowed by Position
| Total First Baskets Allowed | 1 |
| Guards | 0.0% |
| Forwards | 100.0% |
| Centers | 0.0% |
First Baskets Allowed by Shot Type
| Total First Baskets Allowed | 1 |
| 2PT Jumper | 100.0% |
| Layup | 0.0% |
| 3PT | 0.0% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
Jumpers2025 playoffs
| Jumper | Jumps | Home W-L | Home Win % | Away W-L | Away Win % | Total W-L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Smith | 6 | 0-3 | 0.0% | 1-2 | 33.3% | 1-5 | 16.7% |
First Baskets Players
| Player | Pos | First Baskets | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Collier | F | 3 | 60.0% |
| C. Williams | G | 1 | 20.0% |
| J. Shepard | F | 1 | 20.0% |
First Shots Players
| Player | Pos | First Shots | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Collier | F | 2 | 100.0% |
Against OpponentsMinnesota Lynx first shots and first baskets against each opponent — 2025 playoffs
Last 10First basket win/loss, most recent first
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | MIN | MIN | PHO | MIN | MIN | 5 | 83.3% |
First Baskets Game LogEvery first basket scored by the Minnesota Lynx
| Date | Matchup | H/A | Player | Shot Type | Pos | Sh# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | MIN @ PHO | AWAY | J. Shepard | layup | F | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | MIN @ PHO | AWAY | N. Collier | layup | F | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | PHO @ MIN | HOME | N. Collier | 2pt jump shot | F | 2 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | MIN @ GSV | AWAY | C. Williams | layup | G | 3 |
| Sep 14, 2025 | GSV @ MIN | HOME | N. Collier | 2pt jump shot | F | 1 |
First Shots Game LogEvery first shot taken by the Minnesota Lynx
| Date | Matchup | H/A | Player | Shot Type | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | MIN @ GSV | AWAY | N. Collier | 2pt jump shot | F |
| Sep 14, 2025 | GSV @ MIN | HOME | N. Collier | 2pt jump shot | F |