Taj McWilliams-Franklin has agreed to a one year contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx. The 41 year old played a pivotal role during the Lynx' run to the WNBA title last season. Head coach Cheryl Reeve says McWilliams-Franklin's value to the Lynx is "immmeasurable."

Lynx center Taj McWilliams-Franklin hopes to be in the lineup when Minnesota goes for the sweep in Atlanta tonight in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. She sprained her knee in Game 2, and had to leave in the third quarter. The Lynx say her status will be a game-time decision.

41-year old Taj McWilliams-Franklin isn't nervous about the WNBA Playoffs. "Mama Taj", as she's referred to in the Lynx' locker room is the mother of three and has played in big games before. All in all, she plays an important role both on and off the court.

Will Taj McWilliams-Franklin return to the world-champion Lynx next season? Coach Cheryl Reeve says she hopes so, and will start talking to her now while "she is really happy."

The Minnesota Lynx came from behind to beat the Atlanta Dream 101-95 to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Seimone Augustus led the Lynx with 36-points. Minnesota can win their first WNBA title Friday night with a win on the road in Atlanta.

Rebekkah Brunson led Minnesota with 26 and 11 rebounds. The Lynx take on the Dream again on Wednesday at home before traveling to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday.

It’s Game 2 of the WNBA Finals tonight at Target Center. Another win, and the Minnesota Lynx will take a commanding 2-0 lead in the the best-of-five series against the Atlanta Dream. Forward Rebekkah Brunson says the game plan is for the Lynx to play tough defense early and not let up.

The Lynx are the WNBA's best team. They beat the Atlanta Dream both times the teams met earlier this season. But that was before the Dream came into their own, going on their own winning tear.