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McBride hits WNBA-record 10 3-pointer, scores 43 as Lynx beat Wings 103-90
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: James Monical , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway The Lynx's win is part of a larger trend, with the team having won 12 of their last 13 games.
The Minnesota Lynx have become the first team to secure a spot in the WNBA playoffs. They achieved this by defeating the Dallas Wings 103-90. The team's performance was notable, with a franchise record of 18 made 3-pointers.
Kayla McBride had a standout game, making a record 10 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 43 points. Other notable performances came from Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier, and Natasha Howard, who scored 20, 17, and 12 points respectively. The Lynx's win is part of a larger trend, with the team having won 12 of their last 13 games.
For more information on the game and the team's progress, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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