Minnesota Lynx Stay Undefeated with Wins Over Mercury, Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx continue their undefeated start this WNBA season, currently holding an 8-0 record and tied with the New York Liberty for the best in the league. Napheesa Collier has been a standout player, scoring 24 points and securing 11 rebounds in their recent 86-75 victory over the expansion Golden State Valkyries, while Courtney Williams contributed 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. The Lynx demonstrated strong second-half performances, including a decisive 27-5 run against the Valkyries, as well as a dominant 88-65 win over the Phoenix Mercury featuring key contributions from Collier, Natisha Hiedeman, and Kayla McBride. The Valkyries made WNBA history with three consecutive sellout crowds at the Chase Center, but Minnesota's cohesive team play, highlighted by a season-high 29 assists in the win over Phoenix, has kept them on top. The Lynx and Liberty’s unbeaten records mark the longest undefeated streak for multiple teams this late in the season since 2016, continuing the rivalry from last season's WNBA Finals. Minnesota’s strong early season success positions them as a leading contender following their championship loss to the Liberty last year.