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Howard's Late Basket Lifts Lynx Over Wings
15 May
Summary
- Natasha Howard's clutch basket secured a 90-86 win for the Lynx.
- Courtney Williams contributed 21 points on efficient shooting.
- Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 27 points and eight assists.
The Minnesota Lynx secured a narrow 90-86 win against the Dallas Wings on Thursday night, with Natasha Howard scoring the decisive basket in the final minute. Howard led the Lynx with 26 points, including a crucial layup that broke an 85-85 tie. Rookie Olivia Miles added 15 points and six assists for the Lynx (2-1), who also saw 11 points from Kayla McBride, including clutch free throws. Courtney Williams was highly effective, contributing 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting as Minnesota shot 60% from the floor.
Dallas' efforts were spearheaded by Paige Bueckers, who scored 27 points and dished out eight assists. Maddy Siegrist added 11 points in the first half, helping the Wings to a 48-40 lead. However, the Lynx rallied, taking their first lead midway through the third quarter. Despite Dallas briefly regaining the lead at the end of the third, Minnesota's late surge and free-throw performance proved decisive. The Lynx suffered a setback with a non-contact knee injury to rookie Emma Cechova in the third quarter.
