Lynx Nearly Squander a 29-Point Lead, Hold on for an 85-81 Win over the Fire
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points as Minnesota survived Portland’s second-half rally after the Fire erased most of a 29-point deficit.
- The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Portland Fire 85-81 on Wednesday, holding off a fierce second-half comeback. Napheesa Collier scored 20 points with nine rebounds, while Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals.
- A 29-point lead early in the third quarter defined Minnesota's dominance before Portland mounted a furious rally. The Fire outscored the Lynx 48-28 in the second half, cutting the deficit to one point late.
- Natasha Howard contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota, while Bridget Carleton led Portland with 16 points. Reserve Teja Oblak added 11 points for the Fire, scoring nine in the final quarter.
- The Fire trailed 78-77 with 1:44 remaining, but Emily Engstler missed a crucial free throw to tie. McBride converted a layup with 1:25 left and Miles added two free throws with 27.3 seconds to secure the win.
- Minnesota, which has clinched a playoff berth, has won 13 of its last 14 games. The team plays at Seattle on Friday and travels to Las Vegas on Saturday.
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Lynx survive comeback bid from Fire
The Minnesota Lynx survived a fierce second half comeback, edging the Portland Fire 85-81. Minnesota led 57-33 at the half, but was outscored 48-28 in the second half. Napheesa Collier led five Lynx in double figures with 20 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and two steals. Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals. Natasha Howard tallied 14 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Olivia Miles dropped 13 points, seven assists, and five reb…
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Lynx nearly squander 29-point lead before holding off Fire
Portland outscored Minnesota 48-28 in the second half
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Lynx nearly squander a 29-point lead, hold on for an 85-81 win over the Fire
Napheesa Collier had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx nearly squandered a 29-point lead before holding off the Portland Fire 85-81.
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