When does one feel the most motivated? Is it when they have everything to lose? As a report by \u2018The Science of Running\u2019 uncovered back in 2018, \u201cThe stakes, risks, and importance are what makes playoff basketball so much better than the regular season\u201d. The rewards are greater, but so is the feeling that a few missteps would undo all the work that was done over the last 6-7 months to get to this point. As it turns out, this feeling is what motivated Cheryl Reeve to motivate her players to give their all during the recent playoff matchup.<\/p>\n
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The Minnesota Lynx now head to the Semi-Finals after securing their 2nd consecutive win against the Golden State Valkyries. ESPN\u2019s Kendra Andrews reported on Cheryl Reeve\u2019s remarks in the aftermath of the game. As it turns out, the Lynx head coach was watching last night\u2019s games and thought it was a good reminder, as Andrews reported, about \u201chow hungry opponents on the brink of elimination are. She said it was a good reality check heading into tonight\u2019s Game 2 where the Valkyries are fighting for their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Minnesota Lynx recovered from a 17-point deficit to beat the Valkyries.<\/p>\n
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Cheryl Reeve says watching last night\u2019s games was a good reminder for her Lynx team how hungry opponents on the brink of elimination are. She said it was a good reality check heading into tonight\u2019s Game 2 where the Valkyries are fighting for their lives.<\/p>\n
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