POSTGAME NOTES
MINNESOTA LYNX 94 (31-7), WASHINGTON MYSTICS 84 (21-15)
August 21, 2026
Lynx notes
Player Notes
•Olivia Miles posted a game-high 24 points on 10-of-22 (45.4%) shooting from the floor, also adding seven assists, three rebounds and three steals, marking her 11th game of the season posting 20+points/7+ assists.
•In tonight’s win, Natasha Howard added 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting (83.3%), also adding seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Howard became just the second W player ever with 20+ points/ 7+ rebounds/ 5+ assists/3+ blocks/1+ steal while shooting at least 80% in a game, joining Brittney Griner (8/15/24).
•Kayla McBride recorded 18 points on 4-of-8 (50.0%) shooting from deep, along with three assists, marking her 21st consecutive game with 2+ three-point baskets.
Team Notes
•The Lynx shot 37-of-70 (52.9%) from the floor as a team in tonight’s win, marking the 18th game this season shooting 50%+ from the field, the second most games in WNBA history.
Most games shooting 50%+ in a single season:
1. Las Vegas, 2023: 21
2. Phoenix, 2014: 18
3. Minnesota, 2026: 18
•Minnesota’s six turnovers in tonight’s contest equal the single-game franchise record low (regular or postseason), and the 10th game all-time with six.
(info courtesy of Lynx)
