Although they're playing their stingiest defense in a decade, the Minnesota Lynx thought a couple of performances weren't up to their standards in the early portion of the season. After bouncing back with two strong efforts at the defensive end and then getting a lengthy break, the Lynx will try to pester the Seattle Storm as they look for an 11th consecutive home win in the series Friday night. Minnesota (7-2) is allowing 69.0 points per game, its lowest mark since giving up 67.3 in 2005, but gave up more than 80 points in its two losses. More...