New York Liberty @ Minnesota Lynx
Fowles, Collier lead Lynx to 88-78 win over Liberty
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Sylvia Fowles had 20 points, 11 rebounds and three steals, Napheesa Collier added 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 88-78 on Sunday night.
Kayla McBride scored 16 points for Minnesota (12-7).
Natasha Howard made a short jumper to give the Liberty (10-11) a 71-68 with 7:04 to play. Natalie Ochonwa answered with four straight points to spark a 14-2 run that gave the Lynx a nine-point lead when McBride hit a 3-pointer with 90 seconds left.
Howard finished with a season-high 30 points for New York and Sabrina Ionescu had 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Sami Whitcomb and Betnijah Laney added 12 points apiece.
Minnesota shot 48% from the field and made 18 of 21 free throws. New York was 8 of 8 from the stripe.
Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Jeff Smith
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Karleena Tobin
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Connecticut | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Golden State | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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