[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING THE MINNESOTA LYNX

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2013

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Minnesota 
Lynx for winning their second WNBA title in three years.
  The Lynx entered the playoffs with the WNBA's best record, 26-8, and 
a starting line-up that boasted four all-stars and three gold 
medalists. They were undefeated through all seven post-season games, 
sweeping the Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream, to 
win their second title.
  The Lynx's starting lineup, Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore, Lindsay 
Whalen, Rebekkah Brunson, and Janel McCarville, was unstoppable. Their 
balanced attack was a demonstration of smart and selfless teamwork as 
crisp passes found the open teammate. In the final game versus the 
Dream, all five starters scored in the double digits.
  Finals MVP Maya Moore led the league in post-season points per game. 
Seimone Augustus put on a show of defensive and offensive prowess, 
guarding some of the best in the league and still averaging 17 points 
per game. Lindsay Whalen organized her team's potent offensive attack 
and Rebekkah Brunson, now all-time WNBA leader in rebounds, was 
tremendous on both sides of the court. Janel McCarville's defense was 
outstanding and her through-the-legs pass to Brunson was one of the 
series' great moments. That excellence extended to the players coming 
off the bench, especially Monica Wright who scored 20 points and had 
five rebounds, three assists and three steals in game one against the 
Dream.
  Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve asked that the talk of repeat championships 
wait until January. Due respect to Coach Reeve, I look forward to 
watching the Lynx take the court to defend their title next year.