Minnesota answered the Sparks loss quickly, beating Las Vegas 98-87. Olivia Miles scored 26, Napheesa Collier 22, Natasha Howard added 17-9-6. The Lynx are 26-7 and 11-1 in their last 12.
How Minnesota won
McBride hit four first-quarter threes and Miles banked a near-halfcourt buzzer-beater for 28-25. A Juhasz–Williams three exchange pushed the lead to 66-55 in the third before Collier stabilised after an Aces 7-0 burst.
Playoff clinch caveat
The club posted a clinch; the WNBA said rare tiebreakers still exist. Practically Minnesota is seeding, not celebrating. Next: Dallas at home. Sparks context: streak snap; feed /basketball.
After the Sparks loss, Minnesota’s late discipline returned against Las Vegas. The next test is Dallas on a quick turnaround at home.
After the Sparks loss, Minnesota’s late discipline returned against Las Vegas. The next test is Dallas on a quick turnaround at home.
After the Sparks loss, Minnesota’s late discipline returned against Las Vegas. The next test is Dallas on a quick turnaround at home.
After the Sparks loss, Minnesota’s late discipline returned against Las Vegas. The next test is Dallas on a quick turnaround at home.
Miles as late creator
Her 26 came with creation, not empty catches. Howard’s 17-9-6 added a third layer. Dallas at home on a quick turnaround tests whether the Aces response is habit.
For readers, compare repeatability across the week — not a single scoreline. That series view separates a one-night spike from real form.
For readers, compare repeatability across the week — not a single scoreline. That series view separates a one-night spike from real form.
For readers, compare repeatability across the week — not a single scoreline. That series view separates a one-night spike from real form.
For readers, compare repeatability across the week — not a single scoreline. That series view separates a one-night spike from real form.
FAQ
Score?
Lynx 98-87.
Top scorers?
Miles 26, Collier 22, Howard 17-9-6.
Record?
26-7, WNBA’s best.
Clinched?
Club said yes; league cited remaining tiebreaker scenarios.
Bottom line
Minnesota’s response was clean. Keep the half-court calm against Dallas and the Sparks night stays a blip.
