What happened: Minnesota ended on the wrong side of a 93-81 final, keeping its losing streak front and center as the playoffs continue. The Lynx now head into their next postseason spot needing the slide to stop quickly.

Why it matters: Playoff rounds leave little room for a team to play through a slump over several nights. Another loss does not settle anything by itself, but it puts more weight on how Minnesota responds in its next game.

What to watch: Minnesota's next playoff game will show whether the skid carries forward or stops here. The first thing to watch is whether the Lynx can lift their offense above the 81 points from this final.