What happened: Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey connected on three 3-pointers in three consecutive possessions during a road contest that is still in progress. The burst from beyond the arc came as Minnesota leaned on its perimeter shooting to generate offense.
Why it matters: The surge adds another scoring threat for a Minnesota side carrying one of the WNBA's best records, and it extends a strong individual run for Coffey, who has drawn attention during her breakout stretch this season. Reliable outside shooting from a frontcourt player stretches defenses and opens the floor for the Lynx.
By the numbers: Minnesota entered the night at 15-3 this season, averaging 90.8 points while allowing 78.1, with a current two-game winning streak. The Lynx took the most recent meeting in this matchup 87-84 on June 4.
What to watch: Watch whether Coffey stays aggressive from deep and how Minnesota manages its rotation and pace through the remainder of the contest.