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Angel Reese breaks double-double record, Dream defeat Lynx
It was a big day for Allisha Gray, who poured in six 3-pointers and recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 89-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx Sunday afternoon in College Park, Ga.,The double-double was Gray's first of the year and Atlanta (26-14) defeated t...
Valkyries halt cold-shooting Lynx's 6-game winning streak
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 18 points against her former team, and the Golden State Valkyries relied on a second-half surge for an 80-66 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Gabby Williams scored 15 points for Golden State (26-11), which ended a two-game skid. Veronica Burton f...
Lynx on verge of cementing No. 1 playoff seed as Valkyries visit
The Minnesota Lynx can clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs as soon as Monday.,That's because they have a magic number of two -- a five-game cushion over second with six games to go -- and they are about to meet that second-place team for the final time in the regular season.,The Lynx (31-7) w...
Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx
Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx by purchasing the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Stad, the founder and managing partner of Drag...
Mystics' offense has team on the rise ahead of Lynx clash
By beating Toronto on Wednesday night, the Washington Mystics moved another step closer to their first WNBA playoff appearance in three years.,If they can stop the visiting Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, Washington might show some folks that they are ready to perhaps do more than simply make the po...
Olivia Miles, Lynx power past Valkyries in matchup of WNBA's best
Olivia Miles scored 20 points and dished seven assists before leaving with an ankle injury, Kayla McBride hit three key hoops late in the game and the Minnesota Lynx continued their two-year mastery of the Golden State Valkyries with a 77-66 victory on Wednesday in San Francisco.,McBride also totale...
First, second collide when Lynx try to stay unbeaten against Valkyries
The Minnesota Lynx can take a big step toward securing top seeding in the WNBA playoffs when they visit the second-place Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night in San Francisco.,The Lynx (29-7) will take the court riding a four-game winning streak, holding a three-game lead over the Valkyries (25...
Olivia Miles, Lynx bolster WNBA standings lead with another defeat of Aces
Olivia Miles strengthened her case for WNBA Rookie of the Year with 23 points and eight assists, catapulting the league-leading Minnesota Lynx to a 92-87 road victory over the Las Vegas Aces Saturday night. ,Natasha Howard was on top of her game as well with a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebou...
Lynx nearly squander 29-point lead before holding off Fire
Napheesa Collier recorded 20 points and nine rebounds and Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals as the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 85-81 victory over the host Portland Fire on Wednesday night.,Natasha Howard contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds as Minnesota (28-7) won for the 13th time in...
Lynx hope Kayla McBride provides elite encore against Fire
Kayla McBride is fresh off a contest in which she established a career high with 43 points and set a WNBA record with 10 3-point baskets.,That makes for one hard act to follow as McBride and the Minnesota Lynx visit the Portland Fire on Wednesday night.,Minnesota (27-7) also became the first team to...
Kayla McBride buries WNBA record 10 treys as Lynx race past Wings
Kayla McBride made 10 3-pointers to set a WNBA record, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,McBride finished with 43 points for Minnesota (27-7), which won for the 12th time in the past 13 games. She made 16 of 21 shots from the fi...
Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier look to lead Lynx to sweep of Wings
The two scoring leaders for the Minnesota Lynx had much different plans heading into Sunday's quick turnaround game against the Dallas Wings in Minneapolis.,Rookie point guard Olivia Miles said she would relax, watch film and get to sleep on time.,Veteran forward Napheesa Collier prepared to chase h...
WNBA standings toppers face off as Lynx host Aces
The top two teams in the WNBA will square off on Saturday afternoon.,The Minnesota Lynx (25-7) aim to increase their 2 1/2-game lead over the second-place Las Vegas Aces (22-9) when the teams meet in Minneapolis.,Both squads have shined this season, but they will enter the game in different moods. L...
With fourth-quarter rally, Sparks snap Lynx's 10-game win streak
Dearica Hamby scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for an 89-82 win, snapping the Minnesota Lynx's 10-game winning streak on Thursday night in Minneapolis.,Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points, seven rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot for Los Angeles (12-18). ...
Rookie Olivia Miles, streaking Lynx look to douse Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx have reeled off 10 wins in a row, and they don't want a letdown now that their winning streak has reached double digits.,Minnesota (25-6) will try to continue its good fortune on Thursday when it tips off against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) in Minneapolis. ,The Lynx are coming ...
Olivia Miles continues brilliant rookie season as Lynx outlast Fever
Olivia Miles scored 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Courtney Williams added 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting for Minnesota (25-6), which won its 10th game in a row. Napheesa Collier finished w...
Lynx blow out Tempo with balanced attack to extend win streak
Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles each scored 16 points Thursday night and the visiting Minnesota Lynx won their ninth in a row, 104-72 over the Toronto Tempo.,Kayla McBride added 13 points for the Lynx (24-6), who defeated the Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday in the opener of the back-to-...
Tempo quickly get another shot at ending Lynx's winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx aim to extend their winning streak to nine games Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Tempo to complete a two-game set between the teams.,The Lynx (23-6) defeated the Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday night at Minneapolis. The Tempo (10-17) have lost four in a row and eight of their p...
Olivia Miles guides Lynx past Tempo for eighth straight win
Olivia Miles scored 24 points and reserve Antonia Delaere nailed three critical 3-pointers down the stretch as the Minnesota Lynx held off the Toronto Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (23-6) won its eighth consecutive game. The Lynx led for most of the last three quarters and threat...
Napheesa Collier, Lynx have sights set on slumping Tempo
What does one give the team that owns the WNBA's best record coming out of the All-Star break?,Perhaps getting its best player back at 100% health for the season's remainder.,That's the spot the Minnesota Lynx are happy to occupy as they resume play Tuesday night against the Toronto Tempo in Minneap...