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All things MN Lynx and WNBA! Proud home of the Hitting the Hardwood, Lynx Happy Hour and The Missing Lynx Podcasts! Founder/Host: Mitchell Hansen | Hosts: Terry Horstman, Andrew Dukowitz Thank you to our partners! ➡️ https://bit.ly/HTHpartners

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Did you know...

We have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR year-round podcasts as part of the Hitting the Hardwood Network as we continue to grow coverage of the game and be your home for all of it!

Follow, like, rate, subscribe and share wherever you get your podcasts! 🔊🏀

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 9h

Your 2025 #WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces! 🏆 🏀

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 14h

Lynx Happy Hour is SO BACK! 🍻🏀

@terryhorstman.bsky.social is back from Italy after missing the semifinals, and the exit interviews, and a bunch of other stuff. BUT, he is joined by @alissahirsh.bsky.social of the Chicago Sun-Times to talk the semis, CBA & more!

➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/7j2O...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 1d

New The Missing Lynx‼️

The entire HTH crew — @hansen13.bsky.social, @terryhorstman.bsky.social and @adukemn.bsky.social — is here to tie a bow on the 2025 Minnesota Lynx season. The good, the bad, the what happens next and everything in between.

Take a listen! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/1IfQ...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 2d

What a Game 3! 🏀

With Las Vegas taking Game 3 in Phoenix, the Aces now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead and are one win away from sweeping the #WNBAFinals!

Will Las Vegas win it in four games or will Phoenix avoid elimination to force a Game 5?

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 2d

The #WNBA has announced its 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Teams:

First Team
- Napheesa Collier
- Alanna Smith
- Alyssa Thomas
- Gabby Williams
- A’ja Wilson

Second Team
- Aliyah Boston
- Veronica Burton
- Rhyne Howard
- Ezi Magbegor
- Breanna Stewart

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to @pentzhomes.bsky.social for bringing you the HTH Newsletter! And thanks to our partners Firehawk Construction & Remodeling, Fantasy Sports EVO, @bettoredge.bsky.social and @payhomage.bsky.social!

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

It’s the midway point in the week, so that means it’s time for a new weekly HTH Newsletter!! 🎉

Featured this week:

- Finals Rolls Along
- New HTH Podcasts
- Latest Lynx Content
- HTH Patrons
- More!

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

And if you are looking for all the latest Timberwolves news ...

The Missing Wolves with @adukemn.bsky.social:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

The Missing Lynx with @adukemn.bsky.social:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Lynx Happy Hour with @terryhorstman.bsky.social:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Hitting the Hardwood with @hansen13.bsky.social:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

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Maxwell Millington @maxweezy.bsky.social · 4d

Napheesa Collier explains why she wrote the statement criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a conversation with former VP Kamala Harris at #UnreasonableConversation in LA.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 5d

After #Lynx star Napheesa Collier made a strong statement last week, she’s not only standing behind it, but is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the #WNBA at one of the most important times in WNBA history.

My latest @canishoopus.bsky.social: www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

Napheesa Collier Making a Statement and Leading a Movement at Pivotal Time in WNBA History

After the Lynx star made a strong statement last week, she is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the WNBA in a very important time in league history.

www.canishoopus.com

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 5d

Who doesn't love free tickets?? 👀

Here's your chance to win two Wolves tickets to the game on Oct. 7! 🌲🐺🏀

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 5d

With two games down in the #WNBAFinals, the Las Vegas Aces own a commanding 2-0 series lead with the series now shifting to Phoenix!

What do you think will happen in Game 3?

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 6d

On this day in 2017, the Minnesota #Lynx beat the LA Sparks 85-76 in Game 5 of the #WNBA Finals at the University of Minnesota to claim their 4th and most recent WNBA title.

At the time, I was working for the Lynx as a Web Editorial Associate. Here are some memories from Game 5:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 7d

Through one game of the #WNBAFinals, the Las Vegas Aces hold a 1-0 series lead over the Phoenix Mercury!

Who do you think wins Game 2 on Sunday?

Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 7d

Here is the screen record. Congratulations again!

Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 7d

We have a winner! 🚨🎉

Congratulations to @designer_pear on X, the winner of our Panini Prizm Signed Lindsay Whalen Card giveaway!

We will message you to get you your prize. Thank you all for participating, and stay tuned for more giveaways. 👀

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Winsidr @winsidr.com · 8d

The wait is over! The championship chase starts today 💥 Mercury vs. Aces in the 2025 WNBA Finals. Here’s the full schedule 🗓️

Who do you have claiming the crown? 👀 👑

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 8d

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