In a heart-stopping game on Friday night in Phoenix, the Minnesota Lynx faced a devastating loss despite a record-breaking performance by guard Kayla McBride. McBride made eight out of 13 three-point attempts, setting a new career and franchise high with a total of 25 points. Additionally, Napheesa Collier contributed 20 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists to the game.
However, the Lynx were unable to secure a victory as Kahleah Copper of the Mercury delivered an impressive performance, scoring a game-winning three-pointer with just 0.7 seconds left on the clock. The Lynx had a nine-point lead with 6.5 minutes remaining, but their defense struggled to contain Copper, who finished with a total of 30 points for the night.
Despite McBride’s outstanding performance and the team’s strong three-point shooting, the Lynx ultimately fell short in the final minutes of the game. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve praised Copper for her exceptional play and acknowledged that the team lacked an answer for her offensive skills.
The loss came as a disappointment to McBride, who expressed that the record-breaking performance was overshadowed by the defeat. The Lynx will look to bounce back from this tough loss and regroup for their upcoming games, as they aim to secure more wins in the remainder of the season.
