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Published September 21, 2011, 07:04 AM

Lynx win playoff series

Minnesota Sports
-- Seimone Augustus scored 22 points and added eight rebounds as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars 85-67 in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals.

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Seimone Augustus scored 22 points and added eight rebounds as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars 85-67 in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals.

It was the first-ever playoff series victory for the Lynx as they move on to face the Phoenix Mercury in the Western Conference Finals with Game One set for Thursday in Minnesota.

Taj McWilliams-Franklin had 16 points, Rebekkah Brunson added 15 points and nine boards, while Maya Moore totaled 14 points and six rebounds for the Lynx, who have home-court advantage throughout the playoffs thanks to a 27-7 regular season.

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Tickets for the Minnesota Lynx WNBA Western Conference Finals series go on sale this morning at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase the tickets on-line at the Lynx webpage or via Ticketmaster. Fans can also buy them in person at the Target Center box office or by phone at 1-877-962-2849. Minnesota hosts Phoenix tomorrow night in Game One of the best-of-three series.

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