Lynx Streak Continues
Williams, Miles, and Collier Lead WNBA-Leading Lynx to Tenth Consecutive Win Against Tempo
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The Minnesota Lynx crushed the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night, claiming their ninth straight win and cementing their place atop the WNBA standings at 24-6. CBS Sports reported that Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles, and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points to lead the balanced attack.
The Tempo, now 10-18, lost their fifth game in a row. Toronto was undone by a staggering 24 turnovers compared to just 10 for Minnesota, according to Global News.
Lynx Build Early Lead Then Pull Away
Minnesota trailed 19-18 after the first quarter but closed the period on a 10-3 run to stay close. The Lynx then seized control, taking a 50-41 lead into halftime. By the time they stretched the margin to 81-55 in the third quarter, the game was effectively over.
Kayla McBride added 13 points off the bench, giving Minnesota five scorers in double figures. The Lynx shot efficiently and protected the ball, turning their turnover advantage into easy baskets throughout the night, WRAL reported.
Three Lynx Stars Each Deliver 16 Points
Collier, Miles, and Williams formed a rare triple-threat night. Each hit 16 points — a sign of how evenly Minnesota distributed the scoring load. No single player had to carry the team, which made the Lynx hard to stop defensively.
Williams was especially sharp in the second half as Minnesota extended its lead. Miles, a young guard still in her first full season, continued to show why the Lynx are considered a deep and dangerous team, according to BDT Online.
Tempo's Turnovers Sink Toronto Again
Toronto's 24 turnovers were the clearest reason for the lopsided loss. Minnesota converted those mistakes into points and built momentum that Toronto could never recover from. Laura Juskaite led the Tempo with 19 points, and Marina Mabrey added 16, but their effort could not overcome the ball-handling problems.
The Tempo have now lost five straight games, leaving them at 10-18 for the season. At this pace, Toronto is in danger of falling further out of playoff contention as the WNBA regular season winds down, KVUE noted.
Lynx Win Streak Puts Them in Title Conversation
Nine straight wins is a statement in any league. Minnesota's 24-6 record gives them a comfortable cushion at the top of the WNBA standings. Their ability to win big — by 32 points on Thursday — shows a team that is not just winning but dominating, according to HJ News.
The Lynx's combination of star power, depth, and ball security makes them the team to beat heading into the postseason. If they keep playing this way, a championship run looks very realistic, KTVB reported.
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