"When Iliana Rupert (three fouls) is trying to fight for the rebound and she's getting called for a foul on a rebound, it takes our aggression away and that's where I'm not okay with it,"
"I want a fair fight. I really do. I want a clean fight, but I love the fact that both teams are playing their hearts out. They're fighting. But I would like it to be fair. And for me, that's why I got a [technical foul] because at what point is it going to be fair?"
"We're playing the number one team. We're playing the best team in the league. They don't need no help. This team is great. They're stacked. They play well. They play beautiful basketball. They're coached well. They don't need the help."
The Golden State Valkyries led 28-21 after the first quarter through strong defense—Minnesota missed 12 of 20 field-goal attempts—and 5-for-8 three-point shooting. The Minnesota Lynx, the No. 1 seed with the league's top offensive and defensive ratings, rallied to win Game 1, 101-72. Iliana Rupert accumulated three fouls and was called for fouls while contesting rebounds, which reduced team aggression and momentum. A technical foul was assessed to the Valkyries' coach for arguing. The Lynx recorded 23 team fouls and 24 free-throw attempts; the Valkyries finished with 22 team fouls.
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