Perth Lynx have hit the bottom operating within the WNBL grand ultimate sequence, defeating Southside Flyers 101-79 within the opening sport.
Enjoying at Melbourne Sports activities Centre, the Lynx held the higher hand all through the competition after bursting out to a 26-16 lead on the finish of the primary quarter.
They led 82-53 going into the fourth quarter, earlier than holding off the Flyers, who outscored their opponents 26-19 within the ultimate time period.
Amy Atwell scored a game-high 30 factors for the Lynx, whereas additionally including 4 rebounds.
Teammates Anneli Maley and Aari McDonald every scored 15 factors.
Opals legend Lauren Jackson, who could but participate within the Paris Olympics after ruling out the prospect final month, led the scoring for the Flyers with 21 factors.
The Lynx, who completed the common season in fourth place, superior to the grand ultimate sequence after defeating minor premiers Townsville Hearth.
The Flyers obtained previous Melbourne Boomers to qualify for the season finale.
Recreation two of the grand ultimate sequence might be performed at Perth’s Bendat Basketball Centre on Thursday night.
Ought to the Flyers stage the sequence, they may have home-court benefit in sport three, which is scheduled for subsequent Sunday if required.
