Lynx hold late advantage over Sun as Cheryl Reeve nears WNBA wins record

Reeve approaches her 380th regular-season victory.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

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FINAL IN CONNECTICUT 🚨 The @minnesotalynx outlast the Sun after a back-and-forth fourth quarter, 86-80. Cheryl Reeve

What happened: The Minnesota Lynx hold an 86-80 advantage over the Connecticut Sun late in a competitive fourth quarter. A potential victory would elevate head coach Cheryl Reeve past Mike Thibault for the most regular-season wins in league history.

Why it matters: Securing the milestone would highlight a dominant coaching era and bolster a strong season for the Minnesota Lynx. Closing out the contest would also avenge a narrow 90-89 head-to-head loss to Connecticut from earlier in the week.

By the numbers: Kayla McBride paces the offense with 23 points, four assists and four rebounds. Entering the matchup, Minnesota held an 18-6 overall record while the Sun stood at 6-17.

What to watch: Both sides will battle through the final possessions as Minnesota attempts to secure the historic outcome.

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@WNBA Jul 8, 9:59 PM ET

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Lynx hold late advantage over Sun as Cheryl Reeve nears WNBA wins record

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