2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup
Championship Winner:
The Minnesota Lynx secured the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup Championship with a 94-89 victory against the New York Liberty. This win entitles them to a share of a $500,000 prize pool, and an additional $5,000 in cryptocurrency through Coinbase.
Key Performers:
- Bridget Carleton: Delivered a standout performance with 23 points, including six 3-pointers, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
- Napheesa Collier: Contributed significantly with 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block.
- Breanna Stewart (Liberty): Recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty): Added 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Commissioner’s Cup winning Prize Money:
- Champions (Minnesota Lynx): $500,000 to be divided among the team.
- Runners-Up (New York Liberty): $5,000 for Women Creating Change, a charity focused on advancing gender equality.
Complete Results:
June 1-13
- Saturday, June 1:
- Indiana Fever 71, Chicago Sky 70
- Sunday, June 2:
- Connecticut Sun 69, Atlanta Dream 50
- Phoenix Mercury 87, Los Angeles Sparks 68
- New York Liberty 104, Indiana Fever 68
- Minnesota Lynx 87, Dallas Wings 76
- Tuesday, June 4:
- Connecticut Sun 76, Washington Mystics 59
- New York Liberty 88, Chicago Sky 75
- Seattle Storm 80, Phoenix Mercury 62
- Wednesday, June 5:
- Las Vegas Aces 95, Dallas Wings 81
- Minnesota Lynx 86, Los Angeles Sparks 62
- Thursday, June 6:
- Chicago Sky 79, Washington Mystics 71
- New York Liberty 78, Atlanta Dream 61
- Friday, June 7:
- Indiana Fever 85, Washington Mystics 83
- Seattle Storm 78, Las Vegas Aces 65
- Los Angeles Sparks 81, Dallas Wings 72
- Phoenix Mercury 81, Minnesota Lynx 80
- Saturday, June 8:
- New York Liberty 82, Connecticut Sun 75
- Atlanta Dream 89, Chicago Sky 80
- Sunday, June 9:
- New York Liberty 93, Washington Mystics 88
- Phoenix Mercury 97, Dallas Wings 90 (2OT)
- Minnesota Lynx 83, Seattle Storm 64
- Los Angeles Sparks 96, Las Vegas Aces 92
- Monday, June 10:
- Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 72
- Tuesday, June 11:
- Washington Mystics 87, Atlanta Dream 68
- Minnesota Lynx 100, Las Vegas Aces 86
- Seattle Storm 95, Los Angeles Sparks 79
- Wednesday, June 12:
- Connecticut Sun 83, Chicago Sky 75
- Thursday, June 13:
- Indiana Fever 91, Atlanta Dream 84
- Seattle Storm 92, Dallas Wings 84
- Las Vegas Aces 103, Phoenix Mercury 99
Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game (June 25)
- Minnesota Lynx 94, New York Liberty 89
Standings:
The standings were based on the results of the Commissioner’s Cup games, contributing to the qualification and eventual crowning of the Minnesota Lynx as champions.
Format:
The Commissioner’s Cup involves regular-season games designated as Cup games, leading to a midseason championship game between the top teams from each conference. The format aims to create additional excitement and competition within the WNBA season.
Prize Distribution:
- The winning team splits a $500,000 prize pool.
- Additional charity contributions are made in the name of the winning and runner-up teams.
The Commissioner’s Cup not only showcases high-stakes competition but also contributes to charitable causes, enhancing the impact of the WNBA both on and off the court.
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