Alissa Pili isn’t used to getting DNPs. Still, she’s found joy as a rookie on a Lynx team that finds itself one game away from a WNBA championship.

As the Minnesota Lynx prepare for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday against the New York Liberty, their team chemistry has emerged as a critical factor in their playoff run. Coach Cheryl Reeve attributes much of the team's success to their cohesion and the collective efforts of the players.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu holds up the championship trophy after the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA basketball final series, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in New York. The New York Liberty have won their first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime.