The Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday at Target Center. The Lynx (25-6) locked down a Fever squad playing its third road game in less than a week, snapping Indiana's five-game winning streak in the process.
Even so, the Fever vs Lynx contest stayed competitive until the final minutes.
Kelsey Mitchell Scores 37 Points in Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Game
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 37 points, shooting 14-of-21 from the field and knocking down six 3-pointers. Caitlin Clark finished with 19 points alongside 10 assists, and Aliyah Boston chipped in 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
But Minnesota's guards matched that production.
Courtney Williams, Olivia Miles Seal Lynx Victory
Veteran Courtney Williams hit 12 of her 20 shots and finished with 27 points, while rookie Olivia Miles was nearly flawless, going 11-of-14 for 28 points. After Indiana erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to close within two, Miles converted an and-one that pushed the lead back to seven and ended the threat.
Despite the loss, the Fever scored 100-plus points for a sixth consecutive game, marking a new WNBA record. Clearly, offense was not the issue, but the 12 turnovers and zero fast-break points hurt Indiana late in the game.
Minnesota improved to 25-6 with the win while the Fever fell to 19-11.
The Minnesota Lynx rolled to a ninth straight win on Thursday, dismantling the Toronto Tempo 104-72 behind a balanced scoring attack spanning shooters Kayla McBride, Napheesa Collier, and Olivia Miles.
Five players finished in double figures. Yet it was Courtney Williams on defense that drew the biggest postgame praise.
What Did Napheesa Collier Say About Courtney Williams?
Napheesa Collier, recently returned from injury, pointed to Williams as the engine behind the team's recent run. She credited the veteran guard's ability to lock down opposing stars on a nightly basis as the reason for their winning streak.
"Courtney is just such a spark," Collier said. "We can trust her to be on their best offensive player every night… I have all the faith in the world in her as a defender."
Williams backed up that trust with 16 points and five assists in the Lynx vs Tempo rout.
Balanced Offense Powers Minnesota Win in Lynx vs Tempo
But the rest of Minnesota's offensive lineup contributed, too. Collier matched that total with 16 points, five rebounds, and two blocks.
Rookie Olivia Miles added another 16, while Kayla McBride chipped in 13. Dorka Juhasz rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12.
At 24-6, Minnesota sits alone atop the Western Conference. The Lynx next host the Indiana Fever on August 2nd at 1 PM ET, live on ABC.
The No. 1 Minnesota Lynx can feel the energy, tipping off the second half of the season atop the WNBA standings — with No. 1 playoff seeding front of mind.
Bolstered by rookie phenom Olivia Miles and fellow 2026 All-Stars Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard, the Lynx already saw a boost via forward Napheesa Collier’s triumphant return from injury last week.
“Phee’s not a player that a lot needs to be run for her,” said coach Cheryl Reeve. “She finds offense because of the way she moves and playing off of others.”
Minnesota faces expansion side Toronto tonight. The Tempo is coming off a three-game losing streak, despite guard Marina Mabrey’s stellar play.
Sitting 10th with 18 regular-season games to go, Toronto could look to sell ahead of Sunday’s midseason trade deadline. However, Minnesota won’t shy away from buying with a possible title run in the works.
“We’re certainly a team that’s been quote ‘open for business,’ open-minded to things that are being talked about,” Reeve said. “It’ll be a busy week for us.”
The Lynx host the Tempo tonight at 8 PM ET (WNBA League Pass).
Minnesota is flying high, as star Napheesa Collier returned from injury to lift the No. 1 Lynx over No. 15 Seattle 86-76 yesterday behind 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The forward made her 2026 debut after recovering from an offseason double ankle surgery, addressing damaging sprains suffered last season.
“I felt like a kid in a candy store — I couldn’t wait to get on the court,” Collier said postgame. “I’m just happy to be here.”
Despite missing its cornerstone all season, Minnesota entered Wednesday’s matchup on a six-game winning streak atop the WNBA standings.
Rookie phenom Olivia Miles leads the team with 19.6 points per game. Veteran Natasha Howard has shouldered the defense with 8.1 rebounds per game.
“We do recognize the narrative of someone who’s been incredible like Olivia has — to insert Phee, what do they look like together?” said Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. “I’m just as excited to find out.”
Minnesota closes out the first half of the season at 22-6, returning to action against No. 10 Toronto on Tuesday at 8 PM ET (WNBA League Pass).
No. 1 Minnesota is back for more, tipping off today’s rematch with No. 15 Seattle as the Lynx look to cap the first half of 2026 at the top of the WNBA standings.
Kayla McBride torched Seattle on Monday, dropping 33 points to secure the 105-102 round-one win. Rookie Olivia Miles added 32 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists — one point shy of her July 13th career-high.
Miles is averaging a team-high 19.1 points and six assists per game. This month, she became just the ninth rookie to start a WNBA All-Star Game while fueling Minnesota’s six-game winning streak.
The odds appear tipped even further in the Lynx’s favor. Star forward Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to “probable” ahead of the afternoon clash.
The 29-year-old is coming off her best season yet, averaging 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists while shooting 53.1% in 2025 before undergoing double ankle surgery in the offseason.
“[Collier] doesn’t want a minute restriction, and she doesn’t want for people to expect less than greatness from her,” Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve told ESPN. “That’s what makes great players great, no matter what the situation is.”
The Lynx shoot to sweep the Storm in the pair’s regular-season finale today at 3 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
Olivia Miles added another WNBA record to her resume in Monday night's Lynx vs Storm matchup. The rookie guard posted 32 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in Minnesota's 105-102 road win over Seattle, numbers only Candace Parker had matched as a rookie.
Miles's latest performance only added to an already strong rookie campaign.
The No. 2 pick has drawn praise from WNBA legends like Sue Bird as she emerges as the leading Rookie of the Year candidate. On the season, Miles leads the Lynx with 19.6 points and 6.0 assists per game. She's converting 50.1% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc.
Still, Miles wasn't working alone in Minnesota's recent matchup.
Kayla McBride & Olivia Miles Lead Offense in Lynx vs Storm Thriller
Kayla McBride and the Lynx supporting cast held steady as the Seattle Storm pushed back in the fourth quarter. McBride knocked down six 3-pointers on her way to 33 points, combining with Miles and Courtney Williams to notch 30 of Minnesota's 37 field goals.
Together, the three guards went a combined 18-of-18 from the free-throw line to extend the team's winning streak to six.
Even without Napheesa Collier, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury, the Lynx improved to 21-6 on the season and 11-2 on the road.
Meanwhile, the loss dropped the Seattle Storm further behind in the standings despite a competitive effort on their home floor. For now, Miles keeps making the case that Minnesota found something special.
The Minnesota Lynx need Napheesa Collier back. Wednesday's Sparks vs. Lynx game made that clear. Rookie Olivia Miles rolled her ankle in the fourth quarter and did not return, even as Minnesota held on for a 96-87 home win.
Miles finished with 18 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 26 minutes before exiting. Coaching staff helped her off the court. After the game, social media video showed her celebrating with teammates and walking without a limp, a positive sign.
When Will Napheesa Collier Return From Injury for the Minnesota Lynx?
Still, the scare adds urgency to the Napheesa Collier injury timeline.
Collier has not played this season after undergoing offseason surgeries on both ankles. The two-time MVP runner-up pushed through a demanding 2025 playoff run before opting for surgery. Yet head coach Cheryl Reeve recently confirmed Collier is back at practice and nearing her debut.
"There is not anybody that walks into the gym that doesn't know that it's still Phee's team," Reeve said of her captain.
Veterans Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride have carried the load alongside Miles. But Wednesday showed how thin the margin is without Collier.
"We've been holding it down and it's been a lot of fun. I think there's a lot of cohesion, a lot of confidence in one another right now and just finding ways to win," McBride said after Minnesota's win over the Liberty. "I think when you care about one another and you're trying to win every possession, you're competing together, you're always trying to find a way."
For the first place Lynx, now 19-6, getting their captain back cannot come soon enough.
No. 1 Minnesota came out on top last night, escaping No. 12 Phoenix 104-101 behind Rookie of the Year favorite Olivia Miles.
Dropping a career-high 33 points, Miles became the fastest WNBA player to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists. She accomplished the feat in just 22 games.
“The success of the team is on her shoulders,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said, praising her No. 2 draft pick. “That is impressive how she’s handled it.”
As star forward Napheesa Collier nears a return from injury, Minnesota’s early-season success — and Miles’s smooth transition to the pros — has kept the Lynx firmly in front.
“That’s just unheard of, the IQ she has as a rookie,” Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner said of Miles. “Kudos to her. She’s done a good job.”
“I want to continue to watch [Miles] have as much fun as possible,” said Minnesota guard Kayla McBride — who added 37 points of her own against Phoenix. “She’s just so talented and so competitive.”
Up Next for Olivia Miles & the Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota hosts No. 9 LA tomorrow at 1 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
Olivia Miles scored a career-high 33 points Monday night to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Phoenix Mercury, 104-100. And the No. 2 overall pick did it while setting a Lynx WNBA franchise record for single-game scoring by a rookie. Miles shot 10-of-16 from the field and 5-of-8 from beyond the arc while adding eight assists and three rebounds.
Her impact stretched beyond the stat line, though. With Minnesota clinging to a one-point lead and 21 seconds remaining, Miles drove the lane and found Natasha Howard for a layup. She then hit a free throw on the next possession to seal the win.
And she even had time to sweep the court in between baskets.
Olivia Miles Claims Historic WNBA Rookie Record
The night also carried a larger milestone. Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists, reaching the rookie record mark in just 22 games. No other player has hit that benchmark as quickly.
The win extends Minnesota's streak to three straight and keeps the Lynx atop the WNBA standings. Miles is averaging 19.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game and was named an All-Star earlier this season. Her impressive first year in the league has even earned praise from WNBA legend Sue Bird.
"Not every kid coming out of college knows exactly who they are as a basketball player. Some are still figuring it out," Bird said on WNBA Showtime after the game.
"She just has gone through enough in her life as a basketball player, where she believes in herself and her decisions."
Miles and the Lynx will next face the LA Sparks tomorrow at 1 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
The Minnesota Lynx dropped their second straight game on Monday night, falling 90-89 to the Connecticut Sun at Target Center. The loss marked the team's first back-to-back defeats of the season and exposed just how much Minnesota relies on its rookie point guard, Olivia Miles.
Minnesota Lynx Adjust Lineup Following Olivia Miles Injury
Miles sat the bench for the first time after being ruled out late with a right calf strain. She picked up the injury during last week's loss to the New York Liberty, forcing head coach Cheryl Reeve to reshuffle her rotation against the Sun. Miles had started all 20 games prior and earned back-to-back Rookie of the Month honors for May and June.
The Lynx are also still without five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier, who has missed the entire season after offseason ankle surgeries. Collier returned to practice last week, though, offering a boost on the horizon.
Without two key pieces, veteran Courtney Williams stepped into primary playmaking duties and finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Kayla McBride led all Minnesota Lynx scorers with 28 points.
Brittney Griner Dominates Paint for Connecticut Sun
Still, neither could offset Brittney Griner, who posted a season-best 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting with 10 rebounds for the Connecticut Sun.
The game also marked Dorka Juhász's season debut after a foot injury kept her out for the first 20 games. She contributed three points in 25 minutes. Minnesota drops to 15-6 but remains tied for the league's best record. Their rematch against Connecticut is slated for July 9 at 7:30 PM ET on USA Network.