It’s WNBA playoff season, which means drama on the court, but for the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun, even the locker room wasn’t safe from some post-game theatrics. This series is shaping up to be more than just about basketball — it’s starting to look like the Real Housewives of the WNBA. And the star of the latest episode? None other than Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, with a dash of locker room action and a sprinkle of heated glares.
As the basketball world buzzed with rumors of a spicy confrontation after Game 1, Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White decided to play it cool. When asked about reports of Reeve allegedly “running up” on Sun players near the locker room (cue the dramatic music), White’s response was as casual as they come: “I wasn’t there,” she shrugged. Well, thanks, Sherlock — that’s one way to sidestep some juicy gossip.
Now, here’s the twist: according to The Athletic’s dynamic duo, Shams Charania and Ben Pickman, Cheryl Reeve didn’t just stroll by — she “ran up” to the Sun players like a coach on a caffeine high. Apparently, she wasn’t thrilled with the Connecticut squad’s celebration of their nail-biting 73-70 victory at Target Center in Game 1. And let’s be honest, who likes a little too much celebration when you’re on the losing side?
But wait, there’s more! Arena security had to step in to prevent the drama from turning into a full-blown WNBA brawl. Imagine the sight: Cheryl Reeve, mid-sprint, security guards diving to intercept, and Connecticut’s players wondering if they should start filming for some TikTok content.
This isn’t the only time the series between the Sun and the Lynx got a little too “physical” (cue Olivia Newton-John’s hit song). Game 2 turned into an all-out scuffle-fest with three separate player altercations. Napheesa Collier and Marina Mabrey squared up first, then Mabrey got tangled up with Kayla McBride, and before we knew it, McBride and DiJonai Carrington were eyeing each other like it was the weigh-in before a boxing match. Somewhere in the background, referees were probably flipping coins to decide who would need to break up the next skirmish.
So, what’s been happening on the court, you ask? Oh, just some classic back-and-forth. The series moved to Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena after Minnesota barely held onto their dignity at home. Game 3 seemed like the perfect chance for the Sun to dominate. After all, Mohegan is supposed to be their turf. But the Lynx had different plans — and by plans, I mean Napheesa Collier lighting up the court with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Courtney Williams decided to drop 16 points and dish out eight assists too, just for good measure.
The Sun tried to keep up, scoring in double digits across their starting five like a well-behaved team, but it just wasn’t enough. Brionna Jones led the charge with 21 points, while DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 16. But the only thing they managed to secure? A collective sigh of disappointment from the home crowd.
Now, as we look ahead to Game 4, scheduled for tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET, both teams are eyeing a spot in the next round — and maybe a break from all the drama. With the series heating up faster than a summer afternoon, who knows what will happen? One thing’s for sure, Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx aren’t backing down, and the Sun aren’t going to let one locker-room dash throw them off their game.
So, stay tuned — we might just be in for a Game 4 full of thrilling basketball, sharp elbows, and maybe, just maybe, more off-court shenanigans. As for Coach Reeve, well, someone might want to put a Fitbit on her — we need to know how many sprints she’s planning before the series is done.