Minnesota Lynx Extend Win Streak to Ten Games, Defeating Fever 108-100

The Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to 10 straight games with a 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday, according to AP. Rookie Olivia Miles scored 28 points and Courtney Williams added 27 to power the WNBA-best Lynx past Caitlin Clark and company in Minneapolis.
The 10-game streak is Minnesota's first since 2016, CT Post reported. It cements the Lynx as the top team in the WNBA heading into the second half of the season.
Olivia Miles, a rookie, was the standout performer of the night. She scored 28 points and drove Minnesota's offense with precision, according to Herald Bulletin. It was another sign that Miles is one of the WNBA's most exciting new players this season.
Courtney Williams was not far behind with 27 points of her own. Together, the two combined for 55 of the team's 108 points. Hastings Tribune noted that Minnesota's offense was described as "efficient" — meaning they scored without wasting possessions.
Indiana kept the game close and made it competitive late. The Fever finished with 100 points, which is a strong total. But Minnesota always had enough cushion to hold them off. The final margin was 8 points, 108-100.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana's star guard, has drawn massive attention to the Fever this season. But on Saturday night in Minneapolis, the Lynx defense made sure no single player could take over the game, according to KDH News.
The game had a notable storyline off the court. CT Post reported that a rally was held outside Target Center before tip-off. Fans gathered to show support for Indiana Fever reserve Sophia, though details on the nature of the rally were limited in early reports.
With the win, Minnesota is the best team in the WNBA right now. Their 10-game win streak is their longest in nearly a decade. The last time they won 10 in a row was 2016, the year they won the WNBA championship, CT Post noted.
The Lynx next will look to keep the streak alive. For now, Miles and Williams have made clear that Minnesota is the team to beat this season, according to Oskaloosa. No other team in the league has matched their recent run of form.
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