The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in game one of the WNBA Western Conference Finals tonight. The Lynx won three of five regular season games against Phoenix -- all of which were high scoring. The game gets under way at 8:00 p.m. at Target Center.

The WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx picked up where they left off, winning the 2012 season opener against Phoenix Sunday at Target Center, 105-83.

After sweeping the Mercury in the Western Conference, the Lynx now await the winner of the Indiana-Atlanta series that will be decided Tuesday night. The final series begins next week at the Target Center.

The Minnesota Lynx begin their WNBA title defense against the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center. Coach Cheryl Reeve said her players won't get distracted by pregame ceremonies, which include the distribution of their championship rings.

The Lynx cruised past the Pheonix Mercury last night to a 89-66 victory. Maya Moore lead Minnesota with 21 points. Erin Thorn had 17 points, Seimone Augustus added 16 points and four assists, and Lindsay Whalen scored 13 points. The Lynx open the playoffs at home against Seattle next Friday.