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WNBA playoffs: Lynx eschew superteam model to build with undervalued assets

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Alanna Smith , Courtney Williams , Natisha Hiedeman and Cecilia Zandalasini were all recent roster additions.

The Lynx entered the postseason as the No. 2 seed, and throughout the season , Minnesota only lost back-to-back games twice.

Napheesa Collier was always a star, but this season she took her play to a new level.

Minnesota Lynx star Toni Collier earned Defensive Player of the Year honors for the first time in her career.

Other Lynx players are having newfound success this season .

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve told Williams she would be playing point guard in the offseason.

Williams is averaging 5.5 assists per game and using her speed to find driving lanes, something that opens up the entire offense.

Myisha Hines-Allen was traded to the Minnesota Lynx for a post presence.

The Lynx won the WNBA championship in 2011 , 2013 , 2015 and 2017 with a star-studded roster.

Minnesota is looking to win the title for the first time since 2011 .

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