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4w ago

McBride’s Fourth-Quarter Surge Lifts Lynx Past Liberty, 90-85

Minnesota improves to 17-6, leaving New York facing questions over recent losses, player availability, consistency

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on July 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Image 2 shows Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on July 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Overview

  • Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 25 points and scored 14 in the fourth quarter to close out a 90-85 win on Saturday at the Target Center.
  • Olivia Miles returned from a calf issue to score 23 points, record a key steal with 1:21 remaining, and hit late free throws that helped seal the game.
  • Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 points for the Liberty and erupted for 19 in the third quarter as New York rallied from a 15-point deficit on a 21-5 run.
  • The victory moved Minnesota to 17-6 while New York fell to 13-10, extending the Liberty’s slide to four losses in five games and highlighting several day-to-day injury concerns.
  • The game continues a July back-and-forth between the teams after New York’s 99-86 win on July 3 and underscores Minnesota’s offensive depth and New York’s need for steadier scoring and healthier rotations down the stretch.