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Napheesa Collier scores 24 in season debut as Lynx beat Storm
Five-time WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier scored 24 points in her season debut as the visiting Minnesota Lynx defeated the host Seattle Storm 86-76 on Wednesday afternoon.,The seventh consecutive win for the Lynx (22-6) marked the first time Collier had played in nearly 10 months. The former WNBA Def...
Lynx easing in Napheesa Collier for season debut vs. Storm
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Lynx coach: Napheesa Collier on minutes restriction in debut
Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier will be on a minutes restriction when she makes her debut Wednesday against the host Seattle Storm, head coach Cheryl Reeve said.,Collier, 29, was the Most Valuable Player runner-up in consecutive seasons and the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year. She has...
Lynx star Napheesa Collier probable to make '26 debut vs. Storm
Napheesa Collier is in line to make her 2026 season debut Wednesday, as the Minnesota Lynx listed their star guard as probable to face the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night's injury report.,Collier, 29, was the Most Valuable Player runner-up in consecutive seasons and the 2024 Defensive Player of the Y...
Lynx try to stay hot vs. Storm with Napheesa Collier probable for debut
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Lynx try to stay hot in rematch with Storm
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Another big night from Kayla McBride carries Lynx past Storm
Kayla McBride scored a game-high 33 points Monday night and Courtney Williams made two late foul shots that enabled the visiting Minnesota Lynx to outgun the Seattle Storm 105-102.,Williams' free throws with 4.0 seconds left put Minnesota (21-6) ahead by three and forced Seattle to hunt a 3-pointer ...
Kayla McBride, Lynx down Fire for fifth straight win
Kayla McBride scored 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 101-93 win over the Portland Fire on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Natasha Howard added 16 points on 7-for-8 shooting for Minnesota (20-6), which won its fifth game in a row and completed its homestand with a ...
Lynx trying to extend winning ways vs. Fire with break in sight
The WNBA All-Star break is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Lynx are looking forward to a chance to rest their bodies and catch their breath.,"This is sort of a tough stretch for us," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. "We got off to such a fast start, and we're maybe that runner that ran really fast ...
Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles power Lynx to comeback win vs. Mercury
Kayla McBride scored 37 points on 11-for-17 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied for a 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Olivia Miles added 33 points and a team-high eight assists for Minnesota (18-6), which won its third game in a row. Natasha Howard finished ...
Lynx getting healthier as skidding Mercury come to town
Olivia Miles came back from injury as strong as ever. Now Napheesa Collier's return is right around the corner.,Collier won't play Monday, but the Minnesota Lynx have plenty to be excited about ahead of their game against the Phoenix Mercury in Minneapolis.,The Lynx (17-6), tied with the Las Vegas A...
Olivia Miles returns to lead Lynx over Liberty
Rookie star Olivia Miles didn't miss a beat in her return from a calf injury, scoring 23 points and propelling the Minnesota Lynx to a 90-85 victory over the New York Liberty Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Miles made four 3-pointers and Kayla McBride made five as she lit up the scoreboard for a ...
Kayla McBride, Lynx avenge recent defeat by handling Sun
Kayla McBride scored 23 points to lift the Minnesota Lynx to an 86-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday in Uncasville, Conn.,McBride made 6 of 10 shots from the floor and all nine attempts from the free-throw line for the Lynx (16-6), who rebounded after dropping a 90-89 decision to Conn...
Lynx seek bounce back in home-and-home finale vs. Sun
Teams at opposite ends of the standings have seen the tables turn over their last few games.,The previously surging Minnesota Lynx will look to snap a modest two-game skid on Wednesday when they complete a home-and-home series against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Lynx (15-6) won 15 o...
Brittney Griner (29 points), Sun hang on to upend Lynx
Brittney Griner scored 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the field and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun held on for a 90-89 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Kennedy Burke added 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting for Connecticut (5-16), which won on the road for o...
Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard guide Lynx into 2-game set with Sun
Olivia Miles' eyes lit up when she was asked to describe the components of a great pick-and-roll play.,Minnesota's rookie point guard stood a couple feet from her teammate, Natasha Howard, who has thrived as the Lynx's paint presence in pick-and-roll actions.,"Ooh, that's a great question," Miles sa...
Breanna Stewart's season-high 36 leads Liberty past league-best Lynx
All-Star starter Breanna Stewart scored a season-high 36 points as the host New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 on Friday night.,New York (13-8) got good support from Sabrina Ionescu (17 points, six assists), Jonquel Jones (14 points, a game-high 15 rebounds and five assists), rookie ...
Revitalized Sabrina Ionescu leads Liberty vs. league-best Lynx
Sabrina Ionescu appears to be back, which is great news for her New York Liberty.,The Liberty (12-8), who are set to play host to the Minnesota Lynx (15-4) on Friday night, are coming off a win over the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game.,Ionescu, a four-time All-Star, e...
Natasha Howard, Olivia Miles help Lynx beat Wings
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles scored 21 points apiece and combined on several key plays down the stretch as the league-leading Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85-77 on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The Lynx (15-4) led for all but the opening minutes, building a 16-point advantage ...
Olivia Miles, Lynx erase fourth-quarter deficit, earn win over Mystics
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles each scored 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx pulled out a 78-76 win over the host Washington Mystics on Wednesday.,Howard also collected a season-high 15 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the campaign. Miles added five assists and four rebounds for the Lynx (14-...