MIN vs DAL — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationCollege Park Center · Arlington, TX

Minnesota

Lynx

Final

Paramount+

Our analysis

What happened

The Lynx powered past the Wings with a final score of 85-77! A standout performance from their leading scorer propelled Minnesota to victory, showcasing their offensive prowess.

The Lynx showcased their offensive firepower, leading the game with a higher shooting percentage, which proved crucial in sealing the win.
Minnesota's standout player dominated the floor, contributing significantly to the score and energizing the team throughout the match.
With this victory, the Lynx solidified their position in the standings, making a strong case for their playoff aspirations.

How our pick did

Pick to winDAL to winMiss

MIN win1st in the Western Conference, +0½

Looking ahead

The Lynx lead the Western Conference by 0½ — coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Wings sit 4th in the Western Conference, 2 games back — winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
MIN leads series 3-0 — they meet again Aug 9.
The Lynx are up next home vs NY (Jul 11), then home vs PHX.
The Wings are up next at TOR (Jul 10), then home vs CHI.

Shot chart

MIN31/72MakeMiss28/74DAL

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
MIN	28	17	19	21	85
DAL	16	13	25	23	77

Scoring summary

Sug Sutton makes 15-foot pullup jump shot4th Quarter73-64
Azzi Fudd makes 26-foot running jump shot (Sug Sutton assists)4th Quarter73-67
Paige Bueckers makes 4-foot layup (Maddy Siegrist assists)4th Quarter73-69
Natasha Howard makes 3-foot layup (Courtney Williams assists)4th Quarter75-69
Natasha Howard makes 5-foot layup (Olivia Miles assists)4th Quarter77-69
Natasha Howard makes driving layup4th Quarter79-69
Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter79-70
Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter79-71
Natasha Howard makes layup4th Quarter81-71
Paige Bueckers makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot4th Quarter81-74
Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter82-74
Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter83-74
Natasha Howard makes 4-foot layup (Olivia Miles assists)4th Quarter85-74
Azzi Fudd makes 26-foot running jump shot (Jessica Shepard assists)4th Quarter85-77

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
N. Howard	36	21	9-17	0-0	3-4	14	2	0	3	1	4	10	2	+13
N. Coffey	34	9	3-7	2-3	1-2	8	2	0	2	1	3	5	3	+4
K. McBride	38	17	6-16	4-10	1-1	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	+6
C. Williams	36	12	5-16	1-5	1-2	5	4	2	2	1	0	5	2	+6
O. Miles	34	21	6-13	1-4	8-8	3	8	5	1	1	1	2	2	+13
L. King	6	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-9
A. Delaere	2	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	+2
A. Kosu	4	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	+8
M. Caldwell	10	5	2-3	1-1	0-0	3	1	0	1	0	0	3	1	-3