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MVP could be awarded to Whalen

Lindsay Whalen is having a career season. She has set career highs in points, assists, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage. On top of that, the Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. That might mean an MVP award for Whalen.
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Lindsay Whalen is having a career season. She has set career highs in points, assists, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage. On top of that, the Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. That might mean an MVP award for Whalen.

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