MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Interstat) — Olivia Miles scored 28 points and had seven assists as the Minnesota Lynx edged the Golden State Valkyries 87-84 on Thursday at Target Center. The Lynx improved to 8-2, while the Valkyries fell to 6-4.

Golden State scored 22 points in each of the first three quarters but managed only 18 in the fourth. Minnesota countered with 24 in the second quarter and 23 in the third. The Lynx shot 29 of 73 from the field and 13 of 26 from 3-point range. The Valkyries shot 30 of 76 and 14 of 37 from deep. Minnesota made 16 of 19 free throws; Golden State was 10 of 10.

Courtney Williams added 17 points and seven rebounds, Kayla McBride had 14 points and eight rebounds, and Natasha Howard recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota. Cecilia Zandalasini led Golden State with 18 points, Janelle Salaun had 17 points and five rebounds, and Tiffany Hayes added 15 points. Minnesota outrebounded Golden State 42-36, including 14 offensive boards. The Lynx committed 12 turnovers, the Valkyries seven. Attendance was 9,105.