Lynx dominate Wings 100‑76 behind balanced attack

MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 100-76 on Tuesday night at Target Center before 10,907 fans.

Minnesota sprinted to a 30-18 lead in the first quarter and never trailed. The Lynx led 58-38 at halftime behind 28 points in the second quarter. Dallas cut the deficit to 75-60 after three quarters, but Minnesota closed with a 25-16 fourth quarter.

Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 22 points and five rebounds. Olivia Miles added 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Natasha Howard contributed 21 points and four rebounds. Courtney Williams scored 16 points with eight rebounds.

Paige Bueckers paced Dallas with 23 points. Arike Ogunbowale had 16 points and six assists. Jessica Shepard recorded 12 points and nine rebounds.

Minnesota improved to 10-2, while Dallas dropped to 7-4. The Lynx swept the two-game season series after winning 90-86 in Dallas on May 14.