The Minnesota Lynx stretched their season opening winning streak to seven games with a dominant second half performance against the Valkyries Sunday evening, scoring a 86-75 win at Chase Center in the first meeting between the two WNBA clubs.
Golden State’s Kayla Thornton goes up for a shot over Alanna Smith of the Lynx during Minnesota’s 86-75 win over the Valkyries Sunday evening at Chase Center.
Golden State took a 52-51 lead into the locker room at half time, but the more balanced Lynx squad took the lead less than two minutes into the third quarter and never relinquished it the rest of the way.
Minnesota (7-0) was led by Napheesa Collier with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Courtney Williams added 20 with five rebounds and five assists while Kayla McBride pitched in 16 points with six boards and six assists.
Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier gets off a shot on the way to a 24 point performance against the Valkyries Sunday night.
The Valkyries were paced by Veronica Burton’s 21 points in 24 minutes on 7-11 shooting from the floor to go along with five assists. Kate Martin added a career high 14 and Kayla Thornton chipped in 11.
Janelle Salaün is hounded by Napheesa Collier trying to get off a shot during Minnesota’s 86-75 win over the Valkyries Sunday night.
Golden State (2-4) returns to action Thursday night with a game in Phoenix against the Mercury.
