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MINNESOTA LYNX GAME STATS 8/8

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Olivia Miles 26pts 4 Reb 7 Ast

LYNX 98 ACES 87

The Minnesota Lynx get back in the win column with a win against a good Aces team yesterday at the Target Center. Minnesota was more noticeably aggressive on both offense and defense.

Defensively, the Lynx held the Aces to just 34 points in the paint. The Lynx defense also recorded 4 blocks and 10 steals. In fact, Minnesota's out-stole Las Vegas 10-4 in the game. Seven different Lynx recorded at least one steal (McBride 2, Howard 2, Williams 2, Collier 1, Miles 1, Coffey 1, Caldwell 1)

On Offense the team was clicking from long range shooting 52% from beyond the arc (15-29).

Napheesa Collier posted a career-high five three-pointers becoming the fourth Lynx player this season with 5+ 3-pointers made in a game this season (Coffey, Miles 2x, McBride 4x). Collier finished the game with 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and a steal.

Olivia Miles recorded a team-high 24 points and adding 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and a steal. It marked Miles 12th 20+ points/5+ assist game of the season. Olivia became the fastest player in WNBA history to total 600+ points and 150+ assists in yesterday's game.

Natasha Howard was a force in the paint. She tallied 17 points while adding 8 rebounds, six assists and 2 steals. It was her fourth 15+point/5+ rebound/ 5+ assist game of the season and 14th of her career.

Courtney Williams also contributed in the victory with 13 points with 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and a block.

The Lynx are back at it again today as they face the visiting Dallas Wings.

NEWS, GAME NOTES, & TRANSACTIONS 8/8

STATUS REPORT

Emma Cechova - OUT (Right Knee)

Chloe Bibby - OUT (Personal)

LYNX MILESTONES - AS OF 8/6

Kayla McBride

Needs 6 more rebounds for 13th all-time (Carleton 624) in Lynx history

Natasha Howard

Needs 1 more game for 100 in her Lynx career

Needs 2 more blocks for 17th all-time (Catchings 385)

Napheesa Collier

Needs 3 more games for 200 in her WNBA career,

Courtney Williams

Needs 1 more defensive rebound for 500 in her Lynx career.

Needs 4 more assists for 1500 in her WNBA career.

ELISKA HAMZOVA

On AUGUST 2nd:

Minnesota signed guard Eliska Joklova (Hamzova) to a one-year contract via a Sean Ending Injury exception granted by the league.

MINNESOTA LYNX VS LAS VEGAS

Minnesota faces Las Vegas 3x this season

6/13 at Las Vegas L 100-97

8/8 at Minnesota

8/15 at Las Vegas

LYNX TEAM STATS

The Lynx most points in a game (111) vs Phoenix 6/1/26

The Lynx most field goals made (44) at Phoenix 6/1/26

The Lynx total rebounds in a game (54) at Chicago 5/23/26

The Lynx most assists in a game (31) vs Portland 6/15/26

The Lynx most 3pt FG made in a game (14) vs New York 7/11/26

The Lynx most steals in a game (14) vs Portland 6/15/26

"WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE 2025 LYNX" BY JEFF CROYLE

Personnel changes

The 2024 Minnesota Lynx roster was loaded with talent. With the departure of Cecilia Zandalasini (Golden State Valkyries via expansion draft) and Dorka Juhász (sitting out the 2025 season to rest), the Lynx front office went to work adding guard Karlie Samuelson (via trade from the Washington Mystics for a 2026 1st Round pick) and returning player Forward Jessica Shepard (drafted by Minnesota in 2019). Both of these players with essential contributions to bolster the depth of the 2025 squad. Karlie averaging 20+ MPG, 6.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG. All higher this season compared to her career stats. Jess's stats are also higher this season compared to her career stats. She is averaging 23+ MPG, 9.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG.

THE CORE OF THE TEAM

It's hard to believe that Napheesa Collier could be better than last season, but it's beginning to look that way so far. Through five games, she is averaging 26.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, & 2.4 SPG. All team leading stats. She is an early favorite to win MVP of the league and yet she has elevated her defensive game to be a serious 2-way threat on the court. Courtney Williams has made her presence known as well putting up two 20+ point games (Seattle, Dallas) and a Double-Double vs Los Angeles Sparks. Alanna Smith with her blocks in the paint & Bridget Carleton / Kayla McBride (made her season debut vs Seattle on Tuesday night) from the perimeter solidifies arguably the best starting group in the WNBA.

another run at a championship

The Lynx are off to a 5-0 start to the season and show no signs of letting up. There have been a few "Down Quarters" as Coach Reeve calls it and should be expected, but this team has shown resilience during those times. The team's chemistry seems to be even stronger this season. With two of the next three games vs a good Phoenix Mercury team (which includes the Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday 6/3 at the Target Center) it will test Minnesota again. Aside from any serious injuries or suspensions, I truly believe the Minnesota Lynx will back in the WNBA Finals in 2025.

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The Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury played Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center last night. It was a slow start for Minnesota as Phoenix jumped out to an early lead with Minnesota missing several shots and fell behind. The Lynx started finding their rhythm as the first quarter progressed and finished with 21 points to close the gap to a four-point deficit to begin the second quarter. From there, the Lynx never looked back. Napheesa Collier tied a WNBA record for most points scored in a playoff game with 42.

Phoenix Mercury scoring was led by Center Brittney Griner with 24 points. She was 10 of 15 from the field, but all eyes were on #3 for the Mercury Diana Taurasi who many believe would be her last WNBA season and retire. Diana did not have a good game at all going 3 for 10 from the field, scoring 10 points and fouling out of the game with a couple minutes left to go. Ultimately the Lynx depth, teamwork, and ability to make shots in the second half closed out the first round of the WBNA Playoffs with a 101-88 win.

The Lynx have advanced to the Western Conference semi-final as they will face the Connecticut Sun with Game 1 of Round 2 at the Target Center Sunday night. Tipoff is at 7:30pm. Minnesota is favored in this series by 4.5 points. It will be another test and Coach Reeve will have this team ready to play.

MINNESOTA LYNX VS DALLAS WINGS SUN 8/9 FINAL

LYNX POST-GAME PRESS CONFERENCE VS LAS VEGAS 8-8-2026

CHERYL REEVE

NAPHEESA COLLIER & OLIVIA MILES

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