Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 threes on 14 attempts and scored a career-high 43 as Minnesota beat Dallas 103-90. The Lynx improved to 27-7, hit a franchise-record 18 threes, and became the first team to clinch a playoff berth.
How the record fell
Nine had stood since 2019. McBride’s tenth arrived with 2:23 left at 98-83; she exited to a standing ovation. Olivia Miles had 20 and 13 assists — 22 of McBride’s points came directly off Miles passes.
Clinch and next
Minnesota is 12-1 in its last 13. Wings fell to 19-13. Next: Portland on the road. Aces context: 98-87; feed /basketball.
Eighteen team threes show how Minnesota stretches help defence. Portland will test whether the spacing travels without a record night from McBride.
Eighteen team threes show how Minnesota stretches help defence. Portland will test whether the spacing travels without a record night from McBride.
Eighteen team threes show how Minnesota stretches help defence. Portland will test whether the spacing travels without a record night from McBride.
Eighteen team threes show how Minnesota stretches help defence. Portland will test whether the spacing travels without a record night from McBride.
Eighteen team threes show how Minnesota stretches help defence. Portland will test whether the spacing travels without a record night from McBride.
Record and seeding
Ten threes plus Miles creates a system. Portland tests whether spacing travels without a record night.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
FAQ
McBride’s threes?
10-of-14, WNBA single-game record.
Score?
Lynx 103-90 Wings.
Clinched?
Yes — first team this season.
Miles’ line?
20 points, 13 assists.
Bottom line
Record night and a clinch in one. Minnesota looks like the West’s clearest favourite again.
