Minnesota Faces Golden State Following Williams’ 30-Point Showing
Courtney Williams shot 13-of-20 and Olivia Miles added 19 points and nine assists as Minnesota scored 67 first-half points.
- The Minnesota Lynx routed the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 at Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday, June 1, marking a low point in Phoenix's six-game losing streak.
- Defensive issues have plagued the Mercury throughout their losing streak, prompting the team to waive Kiana Williams on May 31 and re-sign Lexi Held to bolster the roster.
- Minnesota's Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams accounted for 44.1% of the Lynx's offense, while the Mercury's spacing issues led to 14 turnovers and 23 points for Minnesota.
- Coach Nate Tibbetts said, "We've got to keep our head down and keep working," after Mercury starters sat the fourth quarter, while Kahleah Copper added the loss did not reflect the team's identity.
- The Mercury begin a four-game road trip in Seattle on Wednesday, June 3, seeking to break their losing streak and rebuild after the decisive defeat.
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Minnesota faces Golden State following Williams’ 30-point showing
Golden State Valkyries (6-3, 3-1 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (7-2, 3-0 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx faces the Golden State Valkyries after Courtney Williams scored 30 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 111-77 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Minnesota finished 20-4 in Western Conference action and 20-2 at home during the 2025-26 season. The Lynx gave up 76.7 points per game while committing…
Lynx roll Mercury; improve to 5-0 on the road
The Minnesota Lynx crushed the Phoenix Mercury 111-78 on Monday night. Minnesota led 67-40 at the half and coasted to victory in the second half. Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 30 points and five rebounds. Olivia Miles added 19 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals. Antonia Delaere and Anastasiia Olairi Kosu added 13 and 12 points off the bench. Natasha Howard tallied 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals…
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Courtney Williams pours in 30 as WNBA-best Lynx thrash Mercury
Courtney Williams scored a season-best 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting as the Minnesota Lynx mauled the host Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night.
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