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New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record
By James Monical at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s first attempt to become the WNBA’s career wins leader.
Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories. Her next chance will be Mo...
Key takeaway Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The loss to the New York Liberty not only delayed Cheryl Reeve's bid for the WNBA's career wins record, but it also marked a setback for the Lynx's momentum in the Twin Cities sports scene. With a strong 15-5 record, the team had been generating excitement among local fans, who are eager to see them make a deep playoff run. The return of Napheesa Collier, who started practicing this week after offseason surgery, is expected to bolster the team's chances. As the Lynx prepare to host Chicago on Monday night, they will look to regroup and refocus in front of their home crowd. A win against the Sky would not only bring Reeve closer to the record, but also help the Lynx maintain their position as a top contender in the league, keeping the interest and enthusiasm of Minneapolis basketball fans alive.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s first attempt to become the WNBA’s career wins leader.
Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories. Her next chance will be Mo...
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