Lynx rally for 104-100 win over Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday, July 13, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, extending their winning streak to three games. Guard Kayla McBride led the charge with a season-high 37 points, while Olivia Miles added 33 points and eight assists.

The Lynx, who improved to 18-6, outscored the Mercury 35-25 in the final period to overcome a six-point deficit entering the fourth. Phoenix had taken a 77-69 lead early in the quarter before Minnesota mounted a decisive 35-23 run. Miles put the Lynx ahead for good at 80-79 with a 28-foot three-pointer with just over seven minutes remaining. The game remained tight until the final minute, with DeWanna Bonner tying the score at 98-98 with 1:05 left. McBride then hit a crucial three-pointer to give Minnesota a 101-98 lead with 45.1 seconds on the clock, a margin the Lynx maintained through the final seconds.

Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 26 points in the loss, the team's fourth consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 8-17. Alyssa Thomas recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 assists, while Bonner and Monique Akoa Makani each scored 17 points. Natasha Howard...