Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Minnesota Lynx 2015 relied on Maya Moore as their primary scoring threat, while Sylvia Fowles transformed the frontcourt with elite rebounding, efficient interior scoring, and defensive presence after joining the team. Lindsay Whalen directed the offense with steady playmaking, and Seimone Augustus added dependable perimeter scoring. The statistics reflect a balanced, veteran team that excelled through efficient offense, strong rebounding, disciplined defense, and multiple high-level 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 33.4 High 20.6 6.7 3.5 2.5 82.50 Franchise centerpiece who carried Minnesota’s offensive burden while creating turnovers and defending across positions. Her 20.6 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 steals reflected the expanded all-around role she embraced as the Lynx’s primary perimeter threat. WNBA Champion (2015); All-Star (2015); All-WNBA First Team (2015)
Sylvia Fowles Starter/Star 28.9 High 15.3 8.3 0.8 2.6 65.34 Dominant interior presence who immediately changed Minnesota’s defensive identity after joining the roster. Her rim protection and rebounding gave the Lynx a different level of physicality, with 1.6 blocks per game anchoring the paint during the regular season. WNBA Champion (2015); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2015); All-Star (2015)
Seimone Augustus Starter/Star 30.1 High 13.8 2.9 2.4 0.9 48.00 Veteran scoring wing who remained a trusted half-court option through efficient footwork and controlled shot creation. Injuries limited her availability, but her ability to provide spacing and secondary scoring remained important within Minnesota’s balanced attack. WNBA Champion (2015); All-Star (2015)
Lindsay Whalen Starter/Star 30.1 Medium 10.9 3.0 4.2 0.5 40.48 Veteran point guard who managed the offense with steady decision-making and physical drives. Her 4.2 assists reflected her role as the organizer of Minnesota’s sets, while her experience helped maintain execution in close games. WNBA Champion (2015); All-Star (2015)
Rebekkah Brunson Starter/Star 27.8 Medium 7.8 8.1 1.8 1.9 38.76 Relentless rebounder and defensive forward who handled the difficult interior work alongside Fowles. Her 8.1 rebounds and active hands continued the reputation she built as one of the league’s toughest possession players. WNBA Champion (2015); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015)
Anna Cruz Key Contributor 29.1 Medium 8.0 3.6 3.0 1.2 32.34 Versatile guard who gave Minnesota secondary ball handling, defensive pressure, and smart off-ball movement. Her ability to fill multiple roles allowed the Lynx to maintain lineup flexibility when injuries affected the rotation. WNBA Champion (2015)
Damiris Dantas Key Contributor 16.7 Low 5.6 3.3 1.2 0.5 22.66 Stretch-capable forward who provided efficient scoring in a developing role. Her 58.1% shooting showed her ability to finish efficiently around the basket while adding frontcourt depth behind Minnesota’s veterans. WNBA Champion (2015)
Renee Montgomery Key Contributor 17.9 Low 5.7 1.2 2.5 0.8 21.42 Reserve guard who brought pace, perimeter shooting, and defensive energy. Her role fluctuated, but she provided valuable experience as another ball handler capable of changing the tempo. WNBA Champion (2015)
Asjha Jones Key Contributor 17.5 Low 5.5 2.8 1.6 1.0 22.89 Veteran frontcourt option who contributed through positioning, shooting touch, and defensive awareness. Her reduced role reflected Minnesota’s deeper roster, but coaches valued her ability to make smart plays without needing high usage. WNBA Champion (2015)
Devereaux Peters Key Contributor 14.6 Low 3.2 3.4 0.8 1.1 17.85 Athletic reserve forward who supplied defensive activity, rebounding, and interior mobility. Her 0.9 blocks per game showed the energy-based impact she provided in limited minutes. WNBA Champion (2015)
Tricia Liston Bench 12.0 Low 3.4 1.0 0.7 0.3 10.26 Perimeter shooter used to create spacing around Minnesota’s stars. Her 42.9% three-point shooting gave the Lynx another floor-spacing option despite a limited offensive role. WNBA Champion (2015)
Jennifer O’Neill Bench 7.8 Low 2.2 1.1 0.8 0.3 8.80 Young guard who provided brief minutes as a developmental reserve. Her efficient free throw shooting and outside shooting flashes were positives in limited opportunities. WNBA Champion (2015)
Monica Wright Bench 11.4 Low 2.1 0.9 1.1 0.4 8.60 Defensive guard who saw a reduced role after Minnesota’s roster additions. Her value remained tied to perimeter defense and energy rather than offensive volume. WNBA Champion (2015)
Kalana Greene Bench 12.0 Low 2.0 1.5 1.5 0.5 11.00 Short-term reserve contributor who filled a limited rotation role. Her minutes came primarily as injury coverage rather than as a consistent offensive option. WNBA Champion (2015)
Reshanda Gray Bench 3.7 Low 0.6 1.0 0.1 0.4 4.20 Rookie frontcourt depth who saw limited action while developing behind Minnesota’s established bigs. Her role was mainly gaining experience within a championship environment. WNBA Champion (2015)
Shae Kelley Bench 2.4 Low 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.1 1.40 End-of-rotation rookie forward who appeared briefly during the season. Her contributions were primarily developmental while learning Minnesota’s defensive system. WNBA Champion (2015)
Totals — 316.5 — 117.6 46.1 23.5 15.6 464.16 Minnesota’s championship rotation combined elite wing scoring, dominant interior defense, and veteran playmaking, with Sylvia Fowles adding a new defensive foundation around the Lynx core. WNBA Champion (2015)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Maya Moore Starter/Star 36.1 High 23.4 7.3 2.6 3.4 87.37 Elite two-way wing who carried a massive offensive workload while defending at a high level throughout the championship run. Her 23.4 points per game came with constant pressure on defenses, and her 2.3 steals plus 1.1 blocks showed the disruptive defensive role she played beyond scoring. WNBA Champion (2015); WNBA Finals MVP (2015); All-WNBA First Team (2015)
Sylvia Fowles Starter/Star 30.9 High 12.6 9.7 1.2 2.5 57.20 Defensive anchor who transformed Minnesota’s interior presence during the playoffs with elite rim protection and efficient finishing. Her 62.2% shooting reflected how effectively she converted opportunities created by the Lynx offense, while her rebounding controlled the paint. WNBA Champion (2015); WNBA Finals MVP (2015); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2015)
Seimone Augustus Starter/Star 34.4 Medium 12.8 3.0 2.5 1.2 42.90 Veteran scoring wing who provided spacing and half-court shot creation despite facing increased defensive attention. Her playoff shooting numbers dipped, but her ability to create difficult perimeter looks remained important alongside Moore and Fowles. WNBA Champion (2015); All-Star (2015)
Rebekkah Brunson Starter/Star 29.5 Low 5.3 7.2 1.7 1.7 32.23 Physical interior defender who handled the rebounding battles that allowed Minnesota’s stars to operate. Her 7.2 rebounds and active defensive work reflected the toughness that coaches relied on during the postseason. WNBA Champion (2015); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015)
Lindsay Whalen Starter/Star 23.4 Medium 6.5 2.1 3.3 0.4 27.06 Experienced point guard who adjusted to a reduced scoring role while managing the offense and creating opportunities for teammates. Her 3.3 assists showed her continued importance as the organizer of Minnesota’s sets. WNBA Champion (2015); All-Star (2015)
Anna Cruz Key Contributor 22.1 Low 5.2 2.1 2.7 1.0 23.10 Versatile reserve guard who provided defensive flexibility, secondary playmaking, and steady decision-making. Her ability to cover multiple perimeter roles gave Minnesota lineup options during a demanding playoff schedule. WNBA Champion (2015)
Devereaux Peters Key Contributor 13.9 Low 4.0 2.2 0.9 1.3 17.64 Athletic frontcourt reserve who contributed energy through rebounding, defense, and shot blocking. Her 1.0 blocks per game showed the mobility that made her useful against quicker playoff opponents. WNBA Champion (2015)
Renee Montgomery Bench 9.7 Low 3.7 0.3 0.9 0.8 11.76 Reserve guard who brought pace and perimeter scoring in short bursts. Her efficient shooting helped stabilize bench minutes while Minnesota managed its veteran rotation. WNBA Champion (2015)
Asjha Jones Bench 2.0 Low 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.0 1.20 Veteran forward who provided leadership and depth but saw limited postseason action due to Minnesota’s established frontcourt rotation. WNBA Champion (2015)
Tricia Liston Bench 0.7 Low 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.60 Young perimeter shooter who received minimal playoff opportunities on a deep championship roster. Her role was primarily developmental while learning within Minnesota’s system. WNBA Champion (2015)
Shae Kelley Bench 0.0 Low 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Reserve forward who did not record meaningful postseason minutes but gained experience as part of Minnesota’s championship group. WNBA Champion (2015)
Totals — 202.7 — 73.8 32.2 16.1 14.0 301.06 Minnesota’s 2015 playoff rotation combined Maya Moore’s perimeter dominance, Sylvia Fowles’ interior control, and veteran defensive discipline to produce a championship-level balance on both ends of the floor. WNBA Champion (2015)