Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as she helped the team eliminate the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of their semifinals matchup on Tuesday.
The Lynx topped the Sun, 88-77, to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017.
Collier, the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, also had four blocks.
“She’s improved every season. She’s just been incredible. Every game, it’s more than scoring how she helps our team,” Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said. “When she plays like the MVP, we’re tough to beat.”
Courtney Williams added 24 points after making her first six shots, and Kayla McBride contributed 19.
“When you start a game like that, you kind of know the hoop’s feeling big, you’ve got the super green light,” Williams said. “I think that’s the confidence that Cheryl gives us.”
Minnesota jumped out to a 21-point lead in the second quarter and never really looked back.
“They just kind of punched us in the face, and we got shellshocked and then we couldn’t fight back,” Sun star DeWanna Bonner said.
The Lynx will now take on the New York Liberty in hopes of winning a fifth WNBA title.
The Liberty have never won a WNBA championship but have built a super team with Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, who helped them to 32 wins for the second straight season.
New York knocked off the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces to get to the finals.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-quebec-flag-waves-right-a-judge-s-gavol-sits-in-a-courtroom.jpg?id=58698144&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C36%2C0%2C36"/><br/><br/><p>Quebec is known for a lot of things — poutine, hockey, Celine Dion, and, of course, its own set of quirky rules. From strict language laws to winter tire mandates, the province definitely marches to the beat of its own drum.</p><p>But like many places that boast a rich history, some of Quebec's laws are outdated... or just plain weird.</p><p>With that in mind, we decided to round up a few odd pieces of legislation that still stand certain parts of la belle province. </p><p>Here are seven strange Quebec laws that might just make you do a double-take.</p><h3>You can own a naturally-formed island (Provincial law)</h3><br/><p>Imagine being able to say you own an island.</p><p>Well, if a piece of land suddenly forms in a river or stream that runs through your property, congratulations — it's legally yours.</p><p>According to Article 919 of the Civil Code of Québec, "Any island formed in a river or stream which belongs to an owner is his property." So if Mother Nature gives you free real estate, be sure to thank her.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/version/cs/CCQ-1991?code=se%3A919&history=20200106" target="_blank">Civil Code of Québec - Article 919</a></p><h3>No painting your house too many colours (Westmount QC, municipal by-law)</h3><br/><p>If you decide to buy a home in Montreal's Westmount borough and want to give it a fresh coat of paint, you should probably familiarize yourself with city rules — and stick to one colour.</p><p>According to Westmount's municipal by-laws, "any exterior work that alters the appearance of a building's façade requires approval from the City's Planning Advisory Committee." The rules aim to preserve the neighbourhood's historical integrity. </p><p>So much for trying to stand out. </p><p>Source: <span style="background-color: initial;"><a href="https://westmount.org/app-reglements/pdf/1305c.pdf" target="_blank">Westmount Municipal By-laws & Architectural Guidelines</a></span><span></span></p><h3>No non-Quebecois music in government buildings (Government policy)</h3><br/><p>Back in 2021, a new policy from the provincial Culture Ministry mandated that only music by Quebecois artists may be played in provincial government buildings and on government-run phone lines. </p><p>"The time for royalty-free elevator music is over," said Quebec Culture Minister Nathalie Roy in a news conference.</p><p>While it's technically a government policy rather than a law, you've got to wonder what kind of reaction you'd get if you walked into the National Assembly blasting a Bryan Adams tune from a boombox.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://x.com/NathalieRoyPres/status/1406627601171599363" target="_blank">Nathalie Roy | X</a></p><h3>No fake wrestling matches (Federal law)</h3><br/><p>Before you set up your backyard wrestling show, you might want to double-check the law.</p><p>According to Section 83 of the Criminal Code of Canada, anyone "who engages as a principal in a prize fight is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment." While this originally applied to staged wrestling matches, professional wrestling is now classified as entertainment, not a "prize fight," so the WWE is safe. </p><p>As for starting your own underground (real) fight club, we'll go ahead and assume that's illegal too.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-83.html" target="_blank">Criminal Code of Canada - Section 83</a></p><h3>Don't water your lawn while it's raining (Beaconsfield, QC by-law)</h3><br/><p>If you live in Beaconsfield and plan on watering your lawn, you might want to double-check the weather forecast first.</p><p>According to a Beaconsfield by-law, "the use of drinking water to water lawns is prohibited during rainfall or when precipitation is forecasted." The rule is meant to promote water conservation and minimize unnecessary usage.</p><p>Residents who don't comply with watering restrictions may be subject to fines, although the specific amounts are not detailed.</p><p>Source<strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.beaconsfield.ca/storage/app/media/ma-ville/administration-et-finances/reglements/EN/bea_070_consolidated_drinking_water_fines%202023-07-10.pdf" target="_blank">By-law BEAC-070 - Use of Drinking Water</a></p><h3>Fallen fruit is not up for grabs (Provincial law)</h3><br/><p>If an apple falls off your neighbour's tree and lands in your yard, who does it belong to?</p><p>According to Article 985 of the Civil Code of Québec, "Fruits and nuts that fall naturally from a tree or shrub remain the property of the owner of the tree or shrub, even if they fall onto neighboring land."</p><p> So, if you were thinking about making apple pie with your neighbor’s fallen fruit, think again.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/version/lc/CCQ-1991?code=se:985&historique=20160621" target="_blank">Civil Code of Québec - Article 985</a></p><h3>No camping on your own land without a permit (Provincial law)</h3><br/><p>Picture this: a starry night, a tent in your own backyard, marshmallows. Pure bliss, right? Not in Quebec without a permission slip. </p><p>The <em><em>Act respecting land use planning and development</em></em> lets some municipalities demand a permit for certain uses of your land, like camping out back (even on your own turf). Forget to ask, and you're folding up your tent with a fine up to $1,000<br/><span style="background-color: initial;"></span></p><p><span><span>Source</span></span><span>: </span><em><span><a href="http://legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/A-19.1" target="_blank">Act respecting land use planning and development (CQLR c A-19.1), s. 113</a></span></em><a href="http://legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/A-19.1"> (CQLR c A-19.1), s. 113</a><span></span></p><p><br/></p>
