Howard, Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 victory Thursday
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ARLINGTON, Texas — On Thursday night the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 90-86 as Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including a go-ahead layup with 51 seconds remaining. Courtney Williams added 21 points and rookie Olivia Miles contributed 15 points and six assists while Kayla McBride made key free throws late.
The win moved the Lynx to 2-1 in the early season while the Wings fell to 1-2; Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 27 points and eight assists. Minnesota's late-game execution, including McBride's clutch foul shooting in the final 17.1 seconds, will be a focus as both teams prepare for upcoming games this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Early season: Both teams begin regular-season play with opening matchups.
- 2. Thursday night: Lynx and Wings meet in Arlington for regular-season game.
- 3. Fourth quarter: Natasha Howard scores a go-ahead layup with 51 seconds remaining.
- 4. Final seconds: Kayla McBride makes three of four late free throws to seal win.
- 5. Aftermath: Minnesota improves to 2-1 while Dallas drops to 1-2; teams adjust for next games.
Why it matters
If you're a Lynx fan, this win boosts your team's early-season record. It also highlights key players to watch: Howard, Williams, and rookie Miles. If you're a Wings supporter, Bueckers' performance is a bright spot. For all basketball fans, this game shows the importance of late-game execution.
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