What happened: The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85-77 in a final result, with Howard and Miles each scoring 21 points. Head coach Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA's all-time coaching wins record with the victory.
Why it matters: The win extends Minnesota's strong season and underscores the production from its Howard-Miles pairing that has anchored the offense. Reeve's milestone places her among the most successful coaches in league history. For Dallas, the loss marks a second straight defeat.
By the numbers: Minnesota entered at 18-4, scoring 89.0 and allowing a league-best 78.1 per game; Dallas sat at 13-8. The Lynx have now swept the recent head-to-head, following a 100-76 win on June 9 and a 90-86 win on May 14.
What to watch: Minnesota looks to extend its winning streak, while Dallas aims to halt a two-game skid.