Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Minnesota Lynx 2014 were led by Maya Moore, whose scoring, playmaking, and defensive activity made her the focal point of the offense. Lindsay Whalen provided steady ball distribution and secondary scoring, while Seimone Augustus added efficient perimeter production and Sylvia Fowles strengthened the frontcourt after arriving late in the season. The statistics reflect a balanced team built on efficient offense, unselfish playmaking, and experienced two-way contributors.

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Maya Moore Starter/Star 34.7 High 23.9 8.1 3.4 2.7 92.66 Franchise centerpiece who carried Minnesota’s offense with aggressive scoring, rebounding, and defensive playmaking. Her expanded creation role was evident as she attacked more often while still stretching defenses, and her 23.9 points with 1.9 steals showed the complete two-way burden she handled. WNBA Champion (2013); All-Star (2014); All-WNBA First Team (2014)
Lindsay Whalen Starter/Star 30.6 High 14.1 4.2 5.5 1.0 61.46 Veteran floor leader who controlled Minnesota’s pace through relentless drives, pick-and-roll decisions, and transition pressure. Her 5.5 assists reflected how much of the offense flowed through her playmaking, while her physical style continued to set the tone for the backcourt. WNBA Champion (2013); All-Star (2014)
Seimone Augustus Starter/Star 31.2 High 16.5 3.6 2.4 0.5 60.72 Smooth perimeter scorer who remained one of the league’s most efficient shot makers. Her 51.1% field goal shooting came from precise footwork and controlled midrange attacks, giving Minnesota a dependable half-court option alongside Maya Moore. WNBA Champion (2013); All-Star (2014)
Rebekkah Brunson Starter/Star 27.5 Medium 7.2 8.2 1.5 1.0 39.40 Defensive rebounding specialist who provided the physical interior presence behind Minnesota’s perimeter stars. Limited availability reduced her season workload, but her ability to secure possessions and defend inside remained central to the Lynx identity. WNBA Champion (2013); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014)
Janel McCarville Starter/Star 27.1 Medium 7.9 4.8 3.1 2.1 38.50 Skilled passing big who gave Minnesota a different offensive dimension through high-post facilitation and smart screening. Her 3.1 assists from the frontcourt helped keep the Lynx offense connected, while her defensive instincts added versatility. WNBA Champion (2013)
Damiris Dantas Key Contributor 21.8 Low 6.0 5.1 1.2 0.9 27.56 Young forward who earned a larger role through efficient interior scoring and rebounding activity. Her 51.1% shooting showed her ability to finish within Minnesota’s structured offense, while coaches valued her developing defensive versatility. WNBA Champion (2013)
Monica Wright Key Contributor 18.4 Low 5.8 2.2 2.1 1.0 23.21 Defensive guard who brought energy, perimeter pressure, and secondary ball handling. Her role fluctuated behind Minnesota’s established stars, but her ability to disrupt opposing guards remained her biggest contribution. WNBA Champion (2013)
Devereaux Peters Key Contributor 18.0 Low 4.4 3.7 1.7 1.8 24.36 Athletic frontcourt defender who impacted games through mobility, rebounding, and shot blocking. Her 1.0 blocks per game highlighted the defensive instincts that made her useful against quicker lineups. WNBA Champion (2013)
Tan White Bench 17.8 Low 4.9 1.8 1.1 1.0 17.60 Veteran reserve guard who provided steady minutes, perimeter shooting, and defensive experience. Her role was mainly maintaining stability when Minnesota rotated beyond its primary backcourt creators. WNBA Champion (2013)
Asia Taylor Bench 7.9 Low 2.7 1.4 0.5 0.2 9.60 Reserve forward who contributed efficient scoring in limited opportunities. Her 52.5% shooting suggested comfort finishing around the basket while adjusting to a smaller role within a veteran-heavy rotation. WNBA Champion (2013)
Tricia Liston Bench 7.2 Low 2.2 1.1 0.3 0.1 7.40 Rookie wing used primarily as a floor-spacing option. Her 46.7% three-point shooting showed the shooting ability that gave Minnesota another perimeter threat in limited minutes. WNBA Champion (2013)
Lindsey Moore Bench 8.5 Low 1.1 0.8 1.2 0.3 6.80 Backup point guard who provided ball-handling depth and defensive energy. Her opportunities were limited behind Whalen, but she continued developing within Minnesota’s disciplined offensive system. WNBA Champion (2013)
Nadirah McKenith Bench 4.0 Low 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.2 3.60 Young guard who saw brief action while learning behind an experienced backcourt. Her season was primarily developmental on a championship-caliber roster. WNBA Champion (2013)
Totals — 257.5 — 97.5 41.7 21.9 12.5 442.86 Minnesota’s rotation combined elite wing production, veteran playmaking, and defensive versatility, with Maya Moore’s expanded role driving one of the league’s most balanced offenses. WNBA Champion (2013)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Lindsay Whalen Starter/Star 32.8 High 20.6 6.0 6.0 0.8 79.06 Aggressive lead guard who took control of the Finals offense with downhill drives, physical finishes, and constant playmaking pressure. Her 6.0 assists showed how much creation responsibility she carried, while her efficient 52.5% shooting helped Minnesota counter San Antonio’s defensive attention. WNBA Champion (2013); All-Star (2014)
Maya Moore Starter/Star 36.0 High 19.8 6.0 5.4 4.4 85.54 Complete two-way wing who impacted every part of the series through scoring, rebounding, passing, and defensive disruption. Her 2.8 steals and 1.6 blocks per game highlighted the defensive range that allowed her to guard multiple positions while remaining Minnesota’s primary matchup problem. WNBA Champion (2013); WNBA Finals MVP (2013); All-WNBA First Team (2014)
Seimone Augustus Starter/Star 34.4 High 18.6 3.2 2.4 1.2 60.19 Veteran scorer who attacked from the midrange and provided reliable half-court offense when possessions slowed down. Her 18.6 points per game came from a steady shot profile built around footwork and strength against physical playoff defenses. WNBA Champion (2013); All-Star (2014)
Rebekkah Brunson Starter/Star 29.0 Medium 6.8 7.0 1.4 2.0 34.32 Interior defender who handled the toughest rebounding and physical assignments in the Finals. Her activity on the glass and defensive positioning created extra possessions while allowing Minnesota’s perimeter stars to operate more freely. WNBA Champion (2013); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013)
Janel McCarville Starter/Star 24.0 Low 5.8 4.4 1.8 0.2 26.40 Skilled veteran center who contributed through screening, passing, and defensive awareness rather than volume scoring. Her ability to make quick reads from the frontcourt helped Minnesota keep its offense moving against a disciplined opponent. WNBA Champion (2013)
Monica Wright Key Contributor 15.4 Low 4.6 1.2 1.2 0.8 16.38 Defensive guard who supplied energy minutes and perimeter pressure off the bench. Her 40% three-point shooting in the series provided timely spacing, while her main value came from disrupting opposing guards. WNBA Champion (2013)
Devereaux Peters Key Contributor 11.4 Low 2.0 2.2 0.2 0.8 10.92 Athletic reserve forward who provided short bursts of rebounding and defensive activity. Her mobility allowed Minnesota to change the pace of the game when she entered against bigger frontcourt lineups. WNBA Champion (2013)
Tan White Bench 10.2 Low 3.2 1.2 0.4 1.0 9.68 Veteran perimeter reserve who gave Minnesota another defender capable of pressuring the ball. Her limited minutes reflected the depth of the championship rotation, but she provided reliable experience when needed. WNBA Champion (2013)
Damiris Dantas Bench 8.3 Low 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.0 3.57 Young forward who saw limited Finals action while developing behind Minnesota’s established frontcourt group. Her role focused on gaining experience within a championship environment. WNBA Champion (2013)
Nadirah McKenith Bench 1.0 Low 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 3.00 Reserve guard who appeared briefly during the Finals while learning behind Minnesota’s veteran backcourt. Her opportunities were primarily developmental. WNBA Champion (2013)
Asia Taylor Bench 1.0 Low 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 End-of-rotation forward who received minimal Finals minutes. Her role was providing depth on a roster built around established contributors. WNBA Champion (2013)
Tricia Liston Bench 1.0 Low 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Rookie wing who did not record significant statistical production during the Finals but gained experience within Minnesota’s championship rotation. WNBA Champion (2013)
Totals — 199.1 — 84.3 26.1 17.6 11.2 331.06 Minnesota’s Finals rotation was driven by elite perimeter creation, versatile defense, and veteran execution, with Moore and Whalen carrying the largest two-way responsibilities during the championship series. WNBA Champion (2013)