POSTGAME NOTES
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES 80 (26-11), MINNESOTA LYNX 66 (31-8)
August 24, 2026
Lynx notes
Player Notes
•Natasha Howard totaled a team-high 13 points, adding seven rebounds, one steal, one assist and a block, marking her 28th 10+ point/5+ rebound game of the season (201st career).
•Olivia Miles totaled eight points, five assists and four rebounds in tonight’s contest. Miles moved to second all-time in WNBA history in assists by a rookie with 227, passing Ticha Penicheiro.
•Kayla McBride added 12 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting from the free-throw line, also adding four rebounds and four assists, marking her eighth game this season with 10+ points/4+ assists (94 career)
Team Notes
•The Lynx kept the Valkyries to 31-of-71 (43.7%) from the floor, marking the 18th time this season Minnesota has kept their opponent to below 45% from the field.
•As a team, Minnesota totaled 10 three-pointers, led by Maya Caldwell (3), marking the 18th game this season with 10+ made threes.
•Minnesota totaled four blocks in tonight’s contest, marking the 21st contest this season with 4+ blocks.
(info courtesy of Lynx)
