Lynx's Dominant Victory
WNBA-Best Minnesota Lynx Extend Win Streak to Ten, Defeating Fever 108-100
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Rookie Olivia Miles scored 28 points and Courtney Williams added 27 more as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 108-100, according to AP. The win gave Minnesota its 10th straight victory and kept the Lynx as the best team in the WNBA.
Indiana made it close late, cutting a 14-point deficit to just two points — 100-98 — with more than 2.5 minutes left. But the Lynx held on and pulled away to seal the win, AP reported.
Miles Puts on a Rookie Show in Minneapolis
Olivia Miles is quickly becoming one of the most exciting rookies in the WNBA. She led all scorers with 28 points in the win, AP reported. Her efficient play helped Minnesota build a big lead that proved just enough to survive Indiana's late run.
Courtney Williams was nearly as good, chipping in 27 points of her own. Together, the two combined for 55 of the team's 108 points. Minnesota's offense moved the ball well and found open looks throughout the night, AP noted.
Fever Fight Back But Come Up Short
Indiana refused to go quietly. The Fever trailed 96-82 with 6:41 left on the clock. Then they went on a run that trimmed the gap to just two points, 100-98, with over 2.5 minutes to play, according to AP.
That comeback bid fell short, though. Minnesota closed out the game and won by eight, 108-100. The Fever could not find the stops they needed down the stretch to pull off the upset.
Lynx Streak Reaches 10, First Time Since 2016
Ten straight wins is a big deal for any team. For the Lynx, it marks their longest winning streak since 2016, AP reported. Minnesota now sits at the top of the WNBA standings and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Lynx have beaten Indiana in all 10 of these recent matchups. That kind of dominance over one opponent helps build confidence heading into the toughest part of the season.
Sparks End Skid as Plum Heads to Phoenix
Elsewhere in the WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks snapped a six-game losing streak with a win over the Portland. It was a much-needed result for a team that had been struggling, according to AP.
The win came with big news off the court too. Sparks star Kelsey Plum was traded to the Phoenix Mercury. Plum is one of the league's top scorers, so her move to Phoenix could shake up the WNBA's balance of power in the weeks ahead.
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