What happened: Minnesota finished off an 81-75 win, adding a confirmed result to a week centered on its contender profile. The discussion around the Minnesota Lynx has focused on Cheryl Reeve's impact, Olivia Miles' MVP-level season and the team's title chances.
Why it matters: The result moves Minnesota to 16-3 and extends its winning streak to three games. That keeps the Lynx's regular-season control intact while reinforcing the broader question of whether this form can hold through the playoff push.
By the numbers: Minnesota is 16-3, averaging 90.3 points and allowing 77.9 per game. The Lynx are 4-1 over their last five and have now followed a prior 87-84 head-to-head win with an 81-75 final.
What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota can keep stacking wins while Miles remains central to the title case. Reeve's rotation choices will stay under the spotlight as the schedule turns toward the next test.