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McBride's 37 Points Fuel Lynx Victory
14 Jul
Summary
- Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points.
- Olivia Miles set a career-high with 33 points.
- The Lynx secured their third consecutive win.
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night, extending their winning streak to three games. Kayla McBride was the offensive catalyst, scoring a season-high 37 points. Rookie Olivia Miles delivered a stellar performance, matching McBride's impact with a career-high 33 points and eight assists. The contest was a back-and-forth affair, marked by 23 lead changes and 13 ties, with both teams demonstrating impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 55% from the field. The Lynx proved clutch from the free-throw line, converting 24 of their 26 attempts. Miles's performance also etched her name in the WNBA record books as the fastest player to achieve 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists, reaching the milestone in just 22 games. For the Mercury, Kahleah Copper scored 26 points, and Alyssa Thomas contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists. The Lynx are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, while the Mercury will host Connecticut on Friday and Sunday.
