Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles Propel Minnesota Lynx to 104-100 Comeback Victory Over Phoenix Mercury
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The Minnesota Lynx (18-6) continued their impressive 2026 campaign on Monday, July 13, 2026, overcoming a late deficit to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100. The victory, Minnesota’s third consecutive win, was fueled by a spectacular offensive performance from the backcourt duo of Kayla McBride and rookie Olivia Miles.
A Historic Scoring Effort
In a back-and-forth contest that featured 13 ties and 23 lead changes, McBride and Miles proved unstoppable:
Kayla McBride: The veteran guard exploded for a season-high 37 points, shooting 11-for-17 from the field. Her sixth 3-pointer of the night proved to be the difference-maker, giving the Lynx a 101-98 lead with just 45.1 seconds remaining.
Olivia Miles: Continuing her record-breaking rookie season, Miles posted a career-high 33 points and added a team-high eight assists. With this performance, Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists, reaching the milestone in only 22 games.
The Decisive Comeback
Trailing 77-69 entering the final quarter, the Lynx outscored the Mercury 35-25 in the fourth to secure the win. A crucial 3-pointer from Miles with 7:14 left gave Minnesota their first lead of the final period, and the team maintained its composure under pressure. Natasha Howard contributed 13 points, including a key layup in the final minute assisted by Miles to extend the lead.
Phoenix was led by Kahleah Copper, who scored 26 points, while Alyssa Thomas added a double-double with 19 points and 12 assists. Despite the strong effort, the Mercury (8-17) dropped their fourth straight game.
