Olivia Miles delivered the defining performance in Minnesota’s 108-100 victory, scoring 28 points to carry the Lynx to their 10th consecutive win. The result extended the league’s longest run and produced its first 10-game winning streak since 2016.
What happened
Miles led Minnesota in scoring while making 11 of her 14 field-goal attempts. Three of those baskets came from beyond the arc, giving the Lynx a highly efficient performance from both inside and outside the 3-point line.
Her impact extended beyond scoring. Miles added six assists, complementing her 28 points as Minnesota reached 108 in the win.
The victory kept the Lynx’s streak intact at 10 games. Minnesota has continued to build separation during the run, and Miles’ sharp shooting was central to the latest result.
Why it matters
Minnesota improved to 25-6, strengthening its position atop the WNBA standings. With the regular season moving forward, every win adds weight to the Lynx’s push for the No. 1 playoff position.
A first-place finish would secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak has placed the team in a commanding position to pursue that benefit, though the race is not yet complete.
The length of the run also gives the result broader league significance. No WNBA team had assembled a 10-game winning streak since 2016, making Minnesota’s latest victory a milestone as well as another step in the standings.
By the numbers
Miles converted 78.6% of her field-goal attempts, an exceptional rate for a player who took 14 shots. She missed only three times while producing a team-high 28 points.
Her three 3-pointers accounted for three of her 11 made field goals. Combined with six assists, the shooting line showed how Miles influenced Minnesota’s offense as both a scorer and a creator.
The final margin was eight points, with Minnesota finishing at 108-100. More importantly for the larger picture, the Lynx left the game with a 25-6 record and a winning streak that had reached double digits.
What to watch next
Minnesota’s next game will offer an opportunity to extend the streak to 11. Another victory would further reinforce the Lynx’s hold on the top of the standings and move them closer to securing home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
Miles will enter that game after one of the most efficient scoring performances of the streak. The immediate question is whether Minnesota can sustain its run after reaching a mark the league had not seen in a decade.