The Minnesota Lynx Take Care Of Business At Home Defeating Los Angeles (96-87)

The Minnesota Lynx Take Care Of Business At Home Defeating Los Angeles (96-87)

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by | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured, WNBA

 

The Minnesota Lynx were coming into this game, red hot after Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles combine for 70 points. This team has been special to watch all season long and they will be sending three players (Howard,Miles,Williams) and Coach Reeve to All Star Weekend in Chicago. The scary part of this whole situation is the fact that Napheesa Collier is on her way back sooner than later. The Lynx have been exceptionally good this season without her, but the return of the queen is on the horizon hopefully before All-Star break, but if it happens after the team is in good hands regardless.

 

Today, the Los Angeles Sparks were in town to face, Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx during the day. The sparks came out aggressive today in Minnesota, which is kind of unheard of the sea as it would’ve been 10 AM in Los Angeles. Usually West Coast teams struggle with day games, but the Sparks were well prepared and ready to go. Minnesota, on the other hand, came out kind of flat as they weren’t able to hit too many shots in the beginning of the game. A huge shout out to Kosu who came in and gave this team instant energy with deflections steals and even had a breakaway layup to get the team going. That’s the beautiful thing about this Minnesota team. They have a lot of depth on the bench and that was on full display today.

 

The Lynx have a huge three headed monster offensively right now between Miles, Williams, and McBride. Speaking of McBride, she has been on a heater the last couple of games and she brought that into today’s game as well finishing with 24 points. McBride plays hard on both ends of the floor and it was on full display against the Sparks today as she wasn’t letting off the gas at all. The best part of Kayla McBride’s game besides her jumper is her defensive awareness with deflections and steals. She’s one of the best players on both ends of the floor when it comes to energy and hard work ethic and it pays off every game. Kayla is extremely smart when it comes to making her opponent foul her as well on a jumper as she throws the ball up as soon as she feels contact. You can tell she’s playing with a true sense of joy, especially with Olivia Miles passing heard the ball.

 

 

Courtney Williams really stepped up for the Lynx when Olivia Miles went down with a tweaked ankle as it looked like. William finished with 19 points, 2 rebounds and 4  assists. Courtney brings that energy and that swagger when she’s on the court, and her mid range jumper is automatic. Courtney being one of the leaders on the team with Kayla. They both were able to hold it down when Olivia didn’t play much in the fourth quarter. This teams togetherness has been amazing all year, and it goes from coaching all the way down to the players. Olivia Miles tweaked her ankle and went out after playing 26 minutes but she finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Miles was finding her teammates and getting to the rim whenever she wanted to against the Los Angeles Sparks before leaving the game. The Minnesota Lynx have a clear path to the WNBA Finals once they get Napheesa Collier back in the lineup and there is nothing that the WNBA can do about it. All of the teams that Minnesota lost to this season if you add Collier to the mix, they probably would’ve won so get ready to buckle up for an amazing rest of the season if you’re a Minnesota Lynx fan.

 

 

The Los Angeles Sparks played really well today as Nneka & Rae combined for 47 points. They were able to get to their spots when they wanted too but the Lynx defense down the stretch in the 2nd and 4th quarters shut them down. The Sparks need to get back to 100% healthy to make sure they can make a late push in the 2nd half of the season. The Sparks were without Plum today and they still need to work on adjustments throughout the season.

 

 

The Minnesota Lynx play the Portland Fire on Saturday as they will be going for their 20th win of the season.

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: David Berding | Getty Images

Jul 15, 2026 No Comments
Griner’s Massive Double Double Propels Connecticut To Victory Over The Lynx (90-89)

Griner’s Massive Double Double Propels Connecticut To Victory Over The Lynx (90-89)

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by | Jul 7, 2026 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game tonight against the Connecticut Sun after falling to the New York liberty this past weekend. The star rookie Olivia Miles ended up, leaving that game due to cramping and was questionable for tonight’s game against Connecticut. Even though Olivia Miles ended up not playing tonight the Minnesota Lynx did get some help back with Dorka Juhasz playing in the first game this season. The Connecticut Sun were without Morrow who’s been a complete beast inside the paint from a scoring and rebounding perspective. The Connecticut Sun are coming into Minnesota with only four wins on the season and are looking for their fifth tonight.

 

The Connecticut Sun set the tone in this game from the beginning all the way to the end when it came to scoring in the paint. Britteny Griner was on a mission tonight and she was able to put the Sun on her back. Connecticut had 42 points in the paint tonight against Minnesota, which was extremely tough for them to do with the night that Griner had going. Minnesota had to double and triple team her, but she still was finding and making the right play time after the time it seemed like. Griner was in control of everything that happened in the paint tonight on both ends of the floor. She made it tough on the Minnesota Lynx players that were trying to score in the paint with blocks or deflections. Griner finish the game with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assist.

 

It seemed like she had everything working for her in her bag tonight from the fade away all the way to the easy hook shot at the rim Minnesota had no answer. The Lynx tried throwing multiple bodies at her to try to stop her, but it didn’t work completely as some of our teammates hit some tough shots down the stretch for her in those double teams. Burke hit some timely shots for Connecticut throughout the night. Whenever Minnesota felt like they were getting close Burke hit a three-pointer or made a winning play. In the WNBA today, it’s rare to see a team that plays in the paint as much as Connecticut and plays with two Bigs but they make it possible. The Connecticut Sun shot 50% from the field tonight against Minnesota, and it could’ve been worse for the Lynx if the sun were able to hit their free throws as they shot 59%.

 

 

The Minnesota Lynx will take this loss with a grain of salt as they know Olivia Miles wasn’t on the court tonight. We finally saw how Minnesota performs without their true point guard, but it also forced others to step up tonight in a huge way. Courtney Williams was able to get back to having the ball in her hands as she finished with 23 points, 6 assists, and  9 rebounds. Courtney Williams was in her zone at night as she kept hitting shot after the shot and making one in plays throughout the whole night. The game was very competitive and Courtney Williams was even seen trash talking, Brittney Griner in the second half as things got tighter.

 

The counterpart to Courtney Williams tonight was Kayla McBride as she shot lights out and finished the game with 28 points. Kayla McBride is one of the best shooters in the world and she was able to get her shot going throughout the night with ease. The Connecticut Sun had no answer for McBride tonight, but the Lynx should feel good, knowing that they are down a couple of players that impact their team in a monstrous way. When Kayla McBride has her shot going like this the Lynx look unstoppable, and they will be a scary team to play against when they get all of their players back completely healthy.

 

 

The Minnesota Lynx  play the Connecticut Sun again on Wednesday, but this time it’ll be in Connecticut as they try to revenge the loss that they got tonight against Brittney Griner and Company tonight in Target Center. The team will be trying to win the game so that Coach Reeve can break the record for most wins.

Jul 7, 2026 No Comments
The Phoenix Mercury Steal Game 2 In Minnesota (89-83)

The Phoenix Mercury Steal Game 2 In Minnesota (89-83)

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by | Sep 23, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took Game 1 in Minnesota on Sunday and they were able to adjust to the impact that Phoenix made in the paint to win. The Big 3 (Collier/Williams/McBride) from Minnesota took over Game 1 and with it being a 5 game series knowing Phoenix will try to come back Game 2 ready.

 

The Minnesota Lynx came out in Game 2 on Tuesday night and hit the Phoenix Mercury with an elite haymaker from the start. Napheesa Collier on her 29th birthday was able to get to her spots and was making it tough on the Mercury in the paint early. Collier was able to make bucket after bucket and was able to put pressure on the Phoenix defenders that were guarding her.

 

Kayla McBride was on a heater throughout the night as she was able to go 4/8 from the 3 point line. It seemed as if every time the Lynx needed a big shot to keep the momentum going in that 1st half it came from KMac. Kayla was giving the Phoenix Mercury trouble all night because they couldn’t keep up with her inside and outside the paint.

 

Courtney Williams played an amazing game for the Lynx as she was able to get to her midrange jumper and made clutch passes for her teammates. Courtney finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists but it was the 7 turnovers that everyone will look at on the stat sheet. Courtney responds in big moments and she will bounce back against Phoenix after the Game 2 loss.

 

Both Collier and McBride combined for 45 points in Game 2 as it wasn’t enough to get the win. The Lynx didn’t come out as aggressive in the 2nd half and that gave the Mercury some life coming back from 20 points down.

Satou Sabally was on a mission all night long for the Phoenix Mercury with her aggressive play from the jump ball. Satou was able to get her 3 pointer going and she was a bully in the paint. When Satou plays this way from the beginning it’s usually a good thing for Phoenix and tonight it was as she finished with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist. The swagger that the Phoenix Mercury came out with in the 2nd half wasn’t matched by Minnesota as the big lead started to slip away.

MVP Finalist Alyssa Thomas was able to do her thing playing that point forward position. Thomas was all over the place and was able to grab the most important offensive rebound of the game that led to Sami Whitcomb’s 3 pointer to send the game to OT. Thomas finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists. Her leadership and passion were on full display and even when she went to the line in overtime she hit some big free throws.

Sami Whitcomb finished with 13 huge points and was able to hit the shot of the night. Without her contributions tonight this series would be 0-2 heading back to Phoenix.

Game 3 will be on Friday in Phoenix as the Lynx have to steal home court advantage back.

 

 

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AP Photo/Matt Krohn

Sep 23, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Lynx Take Game 1 Against The Phoenix Mercury (82-69)

Minnesota Lynx Take Game 1 Against The Phoenix Mercury (82-69)

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by | Sep 21, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took care of business against Golden State and had to await the winner of the Liberty/Mercury. It was the Mercury who prevailed and they would be playing Game 1 against Minnesota on Sunday.

Everyone knows how tough Alyssa Thomas plays and she was an MVP Finalist for a reason. On the other hand the Minnesota Lynx have Napheesa Collier who was announced as the MVP runner up which ruffled a lot of feathers with the Minnesota fans.

 

The Phoenix Mercury came into Game 1 on a mission and it was very simple their game plan was to try and beat Minnesota inside the paint. The Lynx and Mercury went back and forth in that 1st half as the Mercury scored 42 points in the paint as Thomas was having her way with 16 points. The Lynx were getting beat inside and the transition baskets were hurting them as well in the 1st half. It seemed like every time the Lynx had a turnover or Phoenix got a deflection the Mercury made them pay for it.

In the 2nd half the Lynx came out a whole new group defensively and they made sure to get on the boards making it an emphasis. The Lynx Big 3 of Collier/McBride/Williams showed up big time the whole game as they finished with a combined 62 points. The key to the victory was limiting the points in the paint as they held them to 12 in that 2nd half.

 

When the Lynx Big 3 has it going it’s tough to stop them and Courtney Williams was leading the charge from the emotional standpoint. Williams was in her bag with the midrange and she was able to will her way to the basket with ease. Kayla McBride was able to hit some timely 3 pointers that the team needed throughout the game within building up the momentum. Napheesa didn’t have her best offensive game but tonight she showed up on the rebounds as well and she makes winning plays throughout.

 

The Lynx were getting beat up inside and Coach Reeve went to Maria Kliundikova to get some rebounds in the paint in big moments. You have to give her credit for being ready when her number was called. Rebounds are huge when it comes to trying to close out a team like the Phoenix Mercury. Game 2 will be on Tuesday and the Lynx will look to mimic this game plan from the 2nd half as they look to try and advance to the Finals.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Sep 21, 2025 No Comments
Minnesota Lynx Sweep The Golden State Valkyries After (75-74) Thriller In Game 2

Minnesota Lynx Sweep The Golden State Valkyries After (75-74) Thriller In Game 2

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by | Sep 18, 2025 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx took Game 1 at home on Sunday against the Golden State Valkyries. In order for them to take Game 2 the Lynx would have to beat the Valkyries and their 18,000+ fans.

The Golden State Valkyries came out and threw a haymaker as Veronica Burton put the team on her back. The newly awarded Most Improved Player was on a mission in Game 2 as she was aggressive from the jumpball.

 

Veronica Burton was all over the place tonight with effort and energy on her way to 13 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. Burton was the true leader and the driving force in this game for the Valkyries success. The Lynx didn’t have an answer for Burton’s playmaking ability through the first 3 quarters as she was getting to the paint and kicking it out to her shooters for easy looks.

 

One of those shooters was her rookie Janelle Salaün as she showed up big time in Game 2 with huge shot making ability. Salaün finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist tonight. She had a tough night defensively though as Napheesa Collier was able to start getting some rhythm and hitting some huge shots. The Lynx were down by 17 points in this game and a lot of that had to do with Salaün/Zandalasini/Burton.

 

Tonight the Lynx showed exactly what it takes to win a playoff series but also play with the heart of a champion. Napheesa Collier hasn’t won a championship yet but she was close last season and that has been the driving force for this team all season long. When the team was down it was Kayla McBride & Napheesa Collier who kept plugging away as they’re used to this.

 

The Valkyries haven’t been in this moment before and they showed some inexperience down the stretch when the Lynx did the total opposite. Kayla McBride & Napheesa Collier combined for 42 points tonight and the Lynx needed every single point from them. The leadership and poise was on full display as the Lynx made it clear they didn’t want to play in a Game 3 on Friday.

The Minnesota Lynx are on a mission to get back to the WNBA Finals and this was the 1st step to achieving that goal again. The Lynx will be awaiting the winner of the Mercury/Liberty series as they get the chance to rest and wait for their opponent.

Sep 18, 2025 No Comments