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Lynx Extend WNBA-Leading Start to 8-0 with 88-65 Win Over Mercury

Natisha Hiedeman’s 18 points off the bench initiated a 49-23 turnaround that propelled the franchise’s best start since 2017

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Overview

  • Napheesa Collier recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to anchor Minnesota’s balanced attack.
  • Natisha Hiedeman delivered 18 points in 24 minutes off the bench, reversing an early nine-point deficit.
  • The Lynx shot a season-high 58.6 percent from the field and buried 12 three-pointers to overwhelm Phoenix.
  • Minnesota finished with a season-best 29 assists but also committed a season-high 25 turnovers.
  • The victory marked Minnesota’s second Commissioner’s Cup win in a 2-0 start and extended their season-opening streak to 8-0.