What happened: Minnesota's Kayla McBride drained her second three-pointer of the third quarter to move past Tina Thompson and into fifth place on the WNBA's all-time three-point makes list. The milestone came during the Lynx's 99-83 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. The make pushed Minnesota's lead as Kayla McBride continued a strong shooting night.
Why it matters: McBride has become Minnesota's most reliable perimeter threat, and passing a Hall of Famer like Thompson underscores her standing among the league's elite shooters. The win keeps the Lynx atop the standings at 14-3 and reinforces their status as Commissioner's Cup contenders. Long-range volume has been central to Minnesota's league-best offense this season.
By the numbers: Minnesota improved to 14-3, scoring 90.3 points per game while allowing 77.8. The Lynx have now won their last three and own a plus-12.5 average scoring margin. McBride now sits fifth on the WNBA's career three-point makes list after surpassing Thompson.
What to watch: Watch whether McBride keeps climbing the leaderboard as Minnesota pushes through its Commissioner's Cup slate and protects its place atop the standings.