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Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve wins WNBA Coach of the Year right after getting crushed by Liberty in Game 1

Minnesota began its postseason journey with a difficult 91-75 defeat against New York after struggling to contain Breanna Stewart throughout the contest. Despite that early setback in the opening game, head coach Cheryl Reeve received major recognition on Monday when the league named her the WNBA Coach of the Year for a record fifth time.

Reeve secured the accolade following a stellar 33-11 regular-season campaign that earned her squad the top seed in the playoffs.

The franchise now faces elimination in the upcoming matchup against New York, needing a victory to force a deciding third contest. If the group manages to extend the series, that final showdown will be hosted at the Target Center.

Meanwhile, the second game of the series is scheduled to take place at the Barclays Center in New York.

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