Lynx rout Tempo as Caldwell sparks balanced attack
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Minneapolis. On Thursday night the Minnesota Lynx defeated the expansion Toronto Tempo 100-72, led by reserve Maya Caldwell's 16 points in a balanced attack. Courtney Williams scored 15, rookie Olivia Miles added 14, Natasha Howard and Kayla McBride had 13 apiece, and Minnesota held a 53-32 halftime lead en route to the victory.
The loss dropped Toronto to 3-3 and represented the Tempo's largest margin of defeat so far; Kia Nurse scored 23 for Toronto. Minnesota finished with a 46-25 rebounding advantage and shot 55 percent. This week the Lynx prepare for upcoming matchups while Chicago's Kamilla Cardoso, who scored 24 in a recent loss, faces Minnesota Saturday amid listed injuries.
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Timeline
- 1. Previous season: Minnesota finished 34-10 overall, establishing recent team success.
- 2. Early season: Toronto plays as an expansion team and reached a 3-3 record.
- 3. Thursday night: Minnesota Lynx beat Toronto Tempo 100-72; Maya Caldwell scored 16.
- 4. Prior to Saturday: Kamilla Cardoso scored 24 in Chicago's loss to Dallas.
- 5. Upcoming: Teams listed injuries and prepared for weekend matchups, including Chicago at Minnesota on Saturday.
Why it matters
The Lynx's victory shows their strength in depth, with Maya Caldwell stepping up. If you're a fan, it's a promising sign for the season. If you're in a fantasy league, keep an eye on Caldwell and rookie Olivia Miles. They could be smart picks.
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