US EditionGolden State Hosts Minnesota Following McBride’s 20-Point Game
- The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 74-71 at the Footprint Center on May 30, 2025, with Natisha Hiedeman hitting a game-winning three-pointer.
- Napheesa Collier missed the game due to ongoing knee soreness, a precautionary move related to a condition dating back to 2023, as explained by coach Cheryl Reeve.
- Kayla McBride and Alanna Smith led Minnesota's offense with 20 and 19 points respectively, compensating for Collier’s absence in a game between the Western Conference’s top teams.
- Minnesota had difficulty shooting efficiently, recording their lowest field goal percentage of the season at 36.2%, but managed to perform well down the stretch by making 8 of 18 shots in the fourth quarter, including three of eight from beyond the arc, to secure the victory.
- The Lynx improved to 6-0, maintaining their league lead and demonstrating resilience despite Collier’s absence, while Phoenix dropped to 4-2 without key players like Alyssa Thomas.
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Golden State hosts Minnesota following McBride’s 20-point game
Minnesota Lynx (6-0, 5-0 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (2-3, 1-1 Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx faces the Golden State Valkyries after Kayla McBride scored 20 points in the Lynx’s 74-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Golden State takes the court for the sixth game in franchise history. The Valkyries fell to the New York Liberty 82-77 in their most recent game. Minnesota fin…
Jackson Progress-Argus
Henry HeraldNatisha Hiedeman's late trey lifts unbeaten Lynx over Mercury
Natisha Hiedeman buried a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.5 seconds left to give the Minnesota Lynx a 74-71 victory over the host Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.
Pioneer Press
Natisha Hiedeman’s 3 with 5.5 seconds left keeps Lynx unbeaten
With their top scorer out, Kayla McBride and Alanna Smith largely took over Friday for the Minnesota Lynx. But it was Natisha Hiedeman with the game-winning 3-pointer with 5.5 seconds left and the Lynx rallied past Phoenix 74-71 in a game between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Out of a timeout, Phoenix turned the ball over with 13.6 seconds left to give the Lynx a chance. McBride scored 20 points and Smith had 19 for Minnesota (6-0…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Undefeated Lynx face major test in visit to Phoenix
The Minnesota Lynx aim to continue their unbeaten start when they visit the Phoenix Mercury Friday night.
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