The Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to six games with a 103-100 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in Seattle. The Lynx improved their record to 21-6, while Seattle fell to 6-22.
Kayla McBride led Minnesota’s offense with 33 points, including six successful three-pointers. Rookie Olivia Miles contributed 32 points along with eight rebounds and eight assists, just one point shy of her career high set earlier this month. Courtney Williams added 21 points as the trio combined to make 30 of the team's 37 field goals. Minnesota’s key shooters were also perfect from the free-throw line, converting all 18 attempts.
Natasha Howard provided a strong presence on the boards with 12 rebounds and contributed defensively with three steals. In the final moments, Howard disrupted a Seattle inbound pass, setting up McBride to clinch the game with two late free throws.
For Seattle, Flau’jae Johnson scored a team-high 26 points, including five three-pointers, while Zia Cooke added 18 points off the bench. Natisha Hiedeman nearly recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, but Seattle could not overcome Minnesota’s balanced attack and defensive pressure down the stretch.
