The Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries soundly on Wednesday, improving upon their WNBA-best 30-7 record. In the game, Minnesota guard Kayla McBride bucketed 20 points and hit a 3 with two minutes remaining in regulation. It was her 830th career made 3-pointer, surpassing Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon for the fourth-most in WNBA history.
The Lynx's incredible team chemistry was on full display during McBride's postgame press conference, which rookie sensation Olivia Miles crashed to ask a question: "Mac, what made you do the 'Night Night' celebration after that last 3?" "Well, if you were here for the entire thing, I would have already said that," McBride joked. "But Steph Curry is my favorite player. You know, obviously, [we're] in his house.
I've watched the Warriors over the years. Just a competitive moment, taking advantage of it." McBride added, "I also knew that I moved up, and I passed Becky, so just a hooper moment. I can't explain it." "So inspirational," Miles quipped.
"I just love you." The Lynx are 15-1 over their past 16 games, dating back to July 8, so it goes without saying that the vibes are at an all-time high. At 34-10, Minnesota finished last season with the WNBA's best record, but lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA semifinals. This team knows better than any other that regular-season excellence means nothing come the playoffs, but this year just feels like the Lynx's year to win their first WNBA title since 2017.
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