Sylvia Fowles named MVP as Lynx claim WNBA title

In the winner-take-all Game 5, the Lynx won 85-76 behind 17 points and 20 rebounds from regular season and Finals MVP Sylvia Fowles. Minnesota’s triumph continued its streak of capturing the title in every odd year since 2011, and prevented the Sparks from becoming the first team to repeat as champion since 2002. The Lynx’s fourth title ties them with the Houston Comets for most in league history.