Minnesota Lynx
The North Star contender that treats late-game pressure like routine paperwork
A relentless group that can look ordinary for a stretch and inevitable by the finish.
Minnesota lost 80-66 to Golden State, its season-low scoring night and first franchise loss to the Valkyries. The Lynx led by only two at halftime and were outscored 22-17 in the fourth.
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Valkyries 80, Lynx 66: Golden State finally solved Minnesota's math
Golden State beat Minnesota for the first time, turned five fourth-quarter points into a statement, and held the Lynx to a season-low 66.
Lynx 85, Fire 81: Minnesota survived the fourth-quarter fire drill
Minnesota built a 29-point lead before Portland rallied, with Napheesa Collier scoring 20 and the Lynx holding on 85-81.
Lynx 104, Tempo 72: Minnesota turned Toronto's turnovers into a runaway
Minnesota beat Toronto 104-72 after a tight first quarter, forcing 22 turnovers and winning the final three periods by 31 points.
Lynx 105, Storm 102: McBride and Miles carried 65 points of the math
Kayla McBride scored 33 and Olivia Miles added 32 as Minnesota survived Seattle 105-102 despite another difficult defensive night.
Lynx 101, Fire 93: McBride kept Minnesota at a safe distance
Kayla McBride scored 24, Olivia Miles had 14 points and 10 assists, and Minnesota built a 15-point cushion through three quarters in a 101-93 win over Portland.
Lynx 96, Sparks 87: Minnesota turned a one-point lead into a closing statement
Minnesota beat Los Angeles 96-87 after carrying a one-point lead into the fourth quarter and outscoring the Sparks 28-20 in the final period.