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October 18, 2012

Photos from Game 2, WNBA Finals

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The Minnesota Lynx defeat the Indiana Fever, 83-71, in the second game of the WNBA Finals. The series is tied at one game each. Seimone Augustus scored 23 of her 27 points in the second half to help push the Lynx up on the Fever; Maya Moore pitched in 23 points and the defending champion Lynx forced the Fever into 24 turnovers, 15 after halftime.

Maya Moore

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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) steals the ball from Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous (1) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) link to this photo

Lindsay Whalen, Briann January

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) pushes the ball past Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (Stacy Bengs/AP) link to this photo

Seimone Augustus, Erlana Larkins

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) takes a shot against Indiana Fever forward Erlana Larkins (2) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (Stacy Bengs/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Rebekkah Brunson, Erlana Larkins

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) goes up to the basket against Indiana Fever forward Erlana Larkins (2) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (Stacy Bengs/AP) link to this photo

Cheryl Reeve, Monica Wright

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve calls out a play next to guard Monica Wright (22) prior to a play against the Indiana Fever in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (Stacy Bengs/AP) link to this photo

Briann January, Taj McWilliams-Franklin

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) is fouled by Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (Stacy Bengs/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Monica Wright, Briann January

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright (22) breaks free after stealing the ball against Indiana Fever guard Briann January (20) in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) (Stacy Bengs/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) and guard Lindsay Whalen (13) celebrate after a scoring play against the Indiana Fever in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Finals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 83-71. (Stacy Bengs/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

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