The Minnesota Lynx became the first team in the WNBA to reach 20 wins this season, riding a 24-point performance from Kayla McBride to a victory over Portland that extended their winning streak to five games.
What happened
McBride powered Minnesota's offense from the opening tip, helping the Lynx build a 47-39 halftime lead over Portland. The team closed out the win to push its record to 20 victories, a mark no other WNBA club has reached this season.
During the game, McBride also passed Becky Hammon (5,841 career points) for 20th on the WNBA's all-time scoring list, adding a personal milestone to the team achievement.
Why it matters
Reaching 20 wins first puts Minnesota ahead of every other team in the league this season, underscoring the Lynx's status as the WNBA's top club through this stretch of the schedule. The win streak has coincided directly with McBride's scoring surge, with her latest milestone arriving in the same game that clinched the franchise achievement.
Minnesota has separately been floated as a potential trade-deadline buyer, looking to reinforce a roster that is already producing standout, milestone-level performances on a nightly basis.
By the numbers
McBride finished with 24 points and moved past Hammon's 5,841 career points for 20th on the WNBA's all-time scoring list. The Lynx improved to 20 wins on the season, becoming the first team to hit that total, while extending their winning streak to five games. Minnesota led Portland 47-39 at halftime.
What to watch next
Minnesota will look to extend its win streak in its next outing as the league's trade deadline approaches, with the Lynx positioned as a team that could add reinforcements to a roster already rolling.